Opportunity awaits on the SW side of Des Moines! This 4-bedroom, 1-bath 1.5-story home offers 1,236 sq ft of potential and value—perfect for a first-time buyer or investor.
Inside, you’ll find original hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas, plus durable porcelain tile in the kitchen, bath, and entryway. Main-floor laundry provides everyday convenience. Major updates include all-new plumbing and water lines, along with new electrical on the main level—giving you a solid head start on improvements.
Outside you will find spacious backyard featuring a 20-foot above-ground swimming pool, ready for summer fun, and a 10x40 ft butterfly and hummingbird sanctuary. Priced to sell and being offered AS-IS, this home is a smart opportunity to build equity and make it your own.
Sold for $153,000
Zestimate®
$153,000
7301 SW 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
4beds
1,236sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
8,886.24 Square Feet Lot
$153,000 Zestimate®
$124/sqft
$1,648 Estimated rent
Home value
$153,000
$145,000 - $161,000
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Main-floor laundrySpacious backyard
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Listed by:
Jana Severson (515)708-1128,
Weichert, Miller & Clark
Bought with:
Stacy Martin
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 736736
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,236
- Total interior livable area: 1,236 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Storage
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 8,886 sqft
- Dimensions: 65 x 137
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 120 02326000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- See Remarks
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2026 | Sold | $153,000-4.3%$124/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #736736 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2026 | Pending sale | $159,900$129/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #736736 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $159,900+1499%$129/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #736736 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2021 | Sold | $10,000$8/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,454 +2% | $194,500 +13% |
| 2024 | $3,386 +0.4% | $172,100 |
| 2023 | $3,374 +7.5% | $172,100 +20.2% |
| 2022 | $3,140 +13.9% | $143,200 |
| 2021 | $2,756 -3.5% | $143,200 +20.3% |
| 2020 | $2,856 +3.1% | $119,000 |
| 2019 | $2,770 +1.2% | $119,000 +6.6% |
| 2018 | $2,736 | $111,600 |
| 2017 | $2,736 +6.4% | $111,600 +5% |
| 2016 | $2,572 | $106,300 |
| 2015 | $2,572 +3.5% | $106,300 +0.3% |
| 2014 | $2,486 | $106,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $106,000 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $106,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $106,100 -6.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $113,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $113,100 -7.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $121,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $121,800 +16.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $104,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $104,800 +5.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $99,050 +37.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $72,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $72,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50315
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Morris Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10McCombs Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 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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- 7301 SW 16th St
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