Completely renovated and move-in ready! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers stylish updates throughout, including a new kitchen with granite countertops, new cabinetry, and brand-new appliances. Additional improvements include an updated electrical panel, main-level laundry, and a new deck overlooking a spacious yard, ideal for outdoor enjoyment. Conveniently located with easy access to the airport, downtown Des Moines, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. A great opportunity to own a thoughtfully updated home in a well-connected location. Schedule your private showing today!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (8/20)
$189,900
804 Philip St, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
826sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
9,321 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$230/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brand-new appliancesUpdated electrical panelSpacious yardMain-level laundryNew cabinetry
- 40 days |
- 584 |
- 42 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sumner Johnson (515)681-7973,
Realty ONE Group Impact,
Kayla Johnson 515-681-5420,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745302
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 826
- Total interior livable area: 826 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 9,321 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65 x 145
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12032421451039
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $230/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $114,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,158
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 40 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Price change | $189,900-2.6%$230/sqft |
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| 8/10/2026 | Price change | $194,900-2.5%$236/sqft |
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| 8/4/2026 | Price change | $199,900-4.8%$242/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Price change | $209,900-4.5%$254/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $219,900+158.7%$266/sqft |
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| 3/12/2026 | Sold | $85,000+11233.3%$103/sqft |
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| 12/29/2023 | Sold | $750-98.9%$1/sqft |
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| 4/5/2018 | Sold | $70,000+137.3%$85/sqft |
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| 11/8/2011 | Sold | $29,500$36/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,800 +2.5% | $114,500 +14.6% |
| 2024 | $1,756 -50.4% | $99,900 -0.2% |
| 2023 | $3,539 +111.1% | $100,100 +24.2% |
| 2022 | $1,676 +1.6% | $80,600 |
| 2021 | $1,650 -3.4% | $80,600 +7.9% |
| 2020 | $1,708 +8.1% | $74,700 |
| 2019 | $1,580 +1.4% | $74,700 +11% |
| 2018 | $1,558 | $67,300 |
| 2017 | $1,558 +8.2% | $67,300 +6.2% |
| 2016 | $1,440 | $63,400 |
| 2015 | $1,440 -13.4% | $63,400 -2.3% |
| 2014 | $1,662 | $64,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $64,900 -0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $65,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $65,300 -3.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $67,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $67,900 -9.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $74,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $74,800 +13.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $65,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $65,800 +5.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $62,250 +11.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $55,750 |
| 2001 | -- | $55,750 |
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Neighborhood: Watrous Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Union Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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