Welcome to this charming 1.5-story home, perfectly situated just minutes from downtown! This delightful residence features a welcoming front porch, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the neighborhood. Inside, you'll find 2 cozy bedrooms and 1 well-appointed bathroom. The hidden gem of this home is the fun and unique second-level enclosed porch, accessible through a secret door in the closet off of one of the bedrooms – a perfect hideaway for reading, relaxing, or simply enjoying the privacy. The property also boasts a 2-car detached garage, conveniently located off the back alleyway, providing ample space for parking and storage. With its prime location and distinctive features, this home is ready to be yours!
Sold for $146,000
$146,000
706 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316
2beds
1,170sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1909
8,319.96 Square Feet Lot
$160,300 Zestimate®
$125/sqft
$1,335 Estimated rent
Home value
$160,300
$149,000 - $172,000
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Listed by:
Mariela Mendoza (515)612-3389,
Keller Williams Realty GDM,
Junior Ibarra 515-497-8133,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Jason Stuyvesant
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 699390
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,170
- Total interior livable area: 1,170 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,319 sqft
- Dimensions: 45 x 185
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 04004203000000
- Zoning: NX1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1909
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2024 | Sold | $146,000+0.7%$125/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #699390 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2024 | Pending sale | $145,000$124/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #699390 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2024 | Price change | $145,000-3.3%$124/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #699390 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2024 | Price change | $150,000+7.1%$128/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #699390 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $140,000+75.7%$120/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2017 | Sold | $79,700-0.3%$68/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #547923 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2017 | Pending sale | $79,900$68/sqft |
Source: Coluzzi Real Estate #547923 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2017 | Listed for sale | $79,900+14.3%$68/sqft |
Source: Coluzzi Real Estate, Inc. #10422981 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2011 | Listing removed | $69,900$60/sqft |
Source: Owner #n/a Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2011 | Price change | $69,900+1.3%$60/sqft |
Source: Owner #n/a Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2011 | Listed for sale | $69,000+7%$59/sqft |
Source: Owner #N/A Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2008 | Sold | $64,500+87%$55/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/1997 | Sold | $34,500$29/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,380 +2% | $137,200 +15.7% |
| 2024 | $2,334 +9.9% | $118,600 |
| 2023 | $2,124 +0.8% | $118,600 +31.6% |
| 2022 | $2,108 +7.1% | $90,100 |
| 2021 | $1,968 -3.8% | $90,100 +14.2% |
| 2020 | $2,046 +0.2% | $78,900 |
| 2019 | $2,042 +1% | $78,900 +3.8% |
| 2018 | $2,022 | $76,000 |
| 2017 | $2,022 +6.3% | $76,000 +5.3% |
| 2016 | $1,902 | $72,200 |
| 2015 | $1,902 -2.2% | $72,200 -4.9% |
| 2014 | $1,944 | $75,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $75,900 +0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $75,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $75,800 +9.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $69,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $69,500 +3.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $67,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $67,200 +8.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $62,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $62,100 +13.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $54,830 +23.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $44,360 |
| 2001 | -- | $44,360 |
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Neighborhood: Capitol Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Carver Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 706 Buchanan St
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