Welcome to this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offering over 1,500 square feet of living space and a flexible layout with room to grow. Inside, you’ll find generous living areas, a kitchen with a breakfast bar, convenient main-floor laundry, and two additional non-conforming rooms—one on the main level and another in the finished attic—providing great options for a home office, hobby room, playroom, or additional flex space.
Enjoy relaxing on the welcoming front porch and all the possibilities this home has to offer. Conveniently located near downtown Des Moines, schools, parks, and local amenities, this property is a great opportunity for buyers looking for space, versatility, and value at an affordable price point.
For sale
Price cut: $10.1K (7/10)
$229,900
918 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
4beds
1,560sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1892
5,009 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$147/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished atticTwo additional non-conforming roomsConvenient main-floor laundryWelcoming front porch
- 129 days
- 206
- 12
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bexaida Dominguez (515)443-6971,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741975
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,560
- Total interior livable area: 1,560 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two,Three Or More
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 5,009 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 04368000000
- Zoning: NX1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Three Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1892
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $147/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $115,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,178
- Date on market: 5/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 130 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,Contract,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $229,900-4.2%$147/sqft |
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| 5/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $240,000+6.7%$154/sqft |
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| 8/9/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/17/2024 | Price change | $224,900-2.2%$144/sqft |
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| 6/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $230,000+1177.8%$147/sqft |
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| 6/12/2024 | Sold | $18,000$12/sqft |
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| 8/17/2018 | Listing removed | $18,000$12/sqft |
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| 8/13/2018 | Pending sale | $18,000$12/sqft |
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| 7/13/2018 | Listed for sale | $18,000$12/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,016 +2% | $115,600 +15.1% |
| 2024 | $1,976 +96.4% | $100,400 |
| 2023 | $1,006 +0.8% | $100,400 +135.1% |
| 2022 | $998 +6.4% | $42,700 |
| 2021 | $938 -56.1% | $42,700 +13.6% |
| 2020 | $2,138 +0.6% | $37,600 -54.4% |
| 2019 | $2,126 +1% | $82,500 +4.3% |
| 2018 | $2,104 | $79,100 |
| 2017 | $2,104 +6.6% | $79,100 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $1,974 | $74,900 |
| 2015 | $1,974 -2.9% | $74,900 -5.7% |
| 2014 | $2,034 | $79,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $79,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $79,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $79,400 +11.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $71,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $71,300 +3.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $68,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $68,900 +28.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $53,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $53,800 +14.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $46,850 +25.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $37,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $37,300 |
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Neighborhood: Capitol Park
Nearby schools
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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