Available now for rent is a newly remodel 2 bedroom house Located in the heart of Des Moines by grand view university. It features 2 nice size bedrooms and a large size bathroom with new vanity and bathtub. Ready to move in. New appliance and flooring and a fresh paint. Perfect for small family. Unfinished basement and has plenty of space. No pets and no smoking allowed in the house. Washer and dryer in basement. Tenants are responsible for water and electricity and keeping the yard maintained ( grass mowing and snow )
Tenants pay for electricity and water and keep the yard maintained. No smoking allowed inside the house. 6 months or annual inspection would be conducted.
Sold for $55,180
$55,180
717 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
2beds
864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$144,600 Zestimate®
$64/sqft
$1,215 Estimated rent
Home value
$144,600
$120,000 - $166,000
$1,215/mo
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New vanityFresh paintLarge size bathroomNew appliance
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Water not included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: 11004713000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $1,450
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $64/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $75,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,098
- Date on market: 5/17/2026
- Date available: 05/17/2026
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Listing removed | $1,450$2/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,450$2/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $55,180-31.7%$64/sqft |
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| 12/4/2006 | Sold | $80,750+127.5%$93/sqft |
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| 6/6/2001 | Sold | $35,500$41/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,098 +2.6% | $75,600 +16.5% |
| 2024 | $1,070 +6.8% | $64,900 |
| 2023 | $1,002 +1% | $64,900 +26.3% |
| 2022 | $992 +9.7% | $51,400 |
| 2021 | $904 -3.2% | $51,400 +14.7% |
| 2020 | $934 -30.6% | $44,800 |
| 2019 | $1,346 +1.5% | $44,800 -23.5% |
| 2018 | $1,326 | $58,600 |
| 2017 | $1,326 +14.5% | $58,600 +11.2% |
| 2016 | $1,158 | $52,700 |
| 2015 | $1,158 +18.2% | $52,700 +11.7% |
| 2014 | $980 | $47,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $47,200 -17.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $57,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $57,100 -15.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $67,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $67,600 +6% |
| 2008 | -- | $63,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $63,800 +16.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $54,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $54,700 +7.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $50,810 +15.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $44,080 |
| 2001 | -- | $44,080 |
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Neighborhood: Union Park
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50316
- Union Park
- 717 Arthur Ave