Check out this little Gem! Ready to go for a new owner on great quiet southside location within minutes of everything!! Hardwood floors galore through first floor with great family room and fireplace. Large eating area off the kitchen, very open plan with a nicely updated kitchen. There is second family room on first floor with door to large deck that overlooks a great backyard with above ground pool and fenced in rear yard. The lower level has a got rec room with a fun bar giving it that great retro vibe. This is a must see home if you are looking for a great turn key home in an awesome southside location.
Sold for $245,000
$245,000
937 Caulder Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
1,240sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
6,621 Square Feet Lot
$245,200 Zestimate®
$198/sqft
$1,389 Estimated rent
Home value
$245,200
$233,000 - $257,000
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Above ground poolFenced in rear yardNicely updated kitchenGreat retro vibe
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Listed by:
Steve Wiederin (515)771-3253,
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Bought with:
Chinh Nguyen
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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 734132
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
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,240
- Total interior livable area: 1,240 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 6,621 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01005806000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $198/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $202,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,328
- Date on market: 2/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 119 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/5/2026 | Sold | $245,000-2%$198/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #734132 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2026 | Pending sale | $249,900$202/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #734132 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2026 | Price change | $249,900-2%$202/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #734132 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2026 | Price change | $254,900-1.9%$206/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #734132 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2026 | Price change | $259,900-1.9%$210/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #734132 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $264,9000%$214/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #734132 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2026 | Listing removed | $265,000$214/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730948 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2026 | Price change | $265,000-3.6%$214/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730948 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $275,000+176.4%$222/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730948 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2010 | Sold | $99,500-9.5%$80/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2009 | Price change | $110,000-8.3%$89/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #349167 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2009 | Price change | $120,000-9.1%$97/sqft |
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| 8/27/2009 | Price change | $132,000-7%$106/sqft |
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| 6/25/2009 | Listed for sale | $141,900$114/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,400 +2.2% | $202,800 +12.9% |
| 2024 | $3,328 -2.7% | $179,600 |
| 2023 | $3,420 +0.8% | $179,600 +16.6% |
| 2022 | $3,392 +6.8% | $154,000 |
| 2021 | $3,176 -3.6% | $154,000 +13.3% |
| 2020 | $3,294 +6.5% | $135,900 |
| 2019 | $3,092 +1.2% | $135,900 +10% |
| 2018 | $3,056 | $123,600 |
| 2017 | $3,056 +8.4% | $123,600 +6.8% |
| 2016 | $2,820 | $115,700 |
| 2015 | $2,820 +8.2% | $115,700 +2.8% |
| 2014 | $2,606 | $112,500 +1.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $110,700 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $111,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $111,000 -10.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $124,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $124,000 +2.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $121,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $121,500 +11.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $109,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $109,400 +8.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $100,470 +11.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $90,440 |
| 2001 | -- | $90,440 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Gray's Lake
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10Lincoln 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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