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1439 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, 50316

$197,000

Home List Price

$2,339*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,500 SqFt
$131/SqFt
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1439 E Walnut St, Des Moines$197,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,339*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
Year Built1905
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
BasementYes
MLS #708453
Lot Size0.16 Acres
StatusActive

About 1439 E Walnut St

Character abounds in this spacious immaculately kept historic home. Gorgeous original wood detail throughout, with original brick accent wall and tin ceiling in kitchen. Welcoming entry into the open living room, adjoined to the large dining room with the option to separate the two rooms using the gorgeous large original double pocket doors. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms with an optional fourth bedroom accessed through the primary. Also upstairs, the bathroom contains an original standalone clawfoot bathtub. The unfinished basement is roomy, dry, and has painted floors for easier maintenance. Great location with easy freeway access, just minutes from downtown and the capitol.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,500 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Realty ONE Group Impact
  • Office Phone: (515) 423-8829
  • Listing Agent: Summers, Natalie

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior: Eat-in Kitchen

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Patio

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.16 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: S on 14th from I235, E on Walnut

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $197,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $131/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $2,124
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$215K

Med. Price/SqFt

$190

Avg. Days On Market

34

# of Sold Homes

205

1439 E Walnut St vs Des Moines

13 DAYS ON ROCKET

-21 Days

$197,000

-$18K Less

$131/SqFt

-$60 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $18K less than the Median Sold Price and $60/SqFt less than other homes in Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #708453

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Realty ONE Group Impact
  • Office Phone: (515) 423-8829
  • Listing Agent: Summers, Natalie

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$2,124$104,200
2020$2,124$90,700
2019$1,806$90,700
2018$1,806$76,600
2017$1,680$76,600

History based on county public records data.

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$1,051

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$657

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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  • Capitol View Elementary School

  • 320 E 16th St

  • 0.16 miles

  • Public District Grades EE-5

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  • Carver Elementary School

  • 705 E University Ave

  • 0.96 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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  • McKinley Elementary School

  • 1610 SE 6th St

  • 1.35 miles

  • Public District Grades EE-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $23,780. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes less than $35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1439 E Walnut St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1439 E Walnut St property is $197,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1439 E Walnut St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50316.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1439 E Walnut St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $2,124 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1439 E Walnut St has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1439 E Walnut St is 1,500 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1439 E Walnut St is 1905.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50316›1439 E Walnut St

This home is located at 1439 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Capitol East neighborhood. This 1,500 square foot home, which was built in 1905, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 27, 2024 and is currently priced at $197,000.

Des Moines, IA housing market in November 2024 saw over 34 listings sold above listed price, more than 49 sold at listed price and over 122 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between October 2024 and November 2024 decreased by 5.2%. In November 2024, listings were on the market for 34 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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