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1700 13th St, Des Moines, IA, 50314

$203,999

Home List Price

$2,422*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
1,254 SqFt
$163/SqFt
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1700 13th St, Des Moines$203,999

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,422*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
Year Built1910
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #695566
Lot Size0.08 Acres
StatusActive

About 1700 13th St

HISTORICALLY RENOVATED in partnership with the City of Des Moines. As such, you will not get this quality of a REMODEL at this price ANYWHERE! Your THREE BED / 1.5 BATH new home has been GUTTED to the studs! As much of the original home as possible has been restored: original interior wood work and floors; original siding; and the original windows have been repaired to maintain its historic CHARACTER AND CHARM!!! A CIRCLE DRIVE allows access off of both 13th St. and Washington Ave. There is a TAX ABATEMENT...your taxes could possibly be under $1000 a year, FOR MULTIPLE YEARS! Contact the City of Des Moines for details. Remodeling is complete! To view examples of the Seller's work and craftmanship, research these addresses online: 1121 MLK Jr. Pkwy, 50314; 1102 - 19th ST, 50314; 1446 - 8th ST, 50314; 1070 - 26th ST, 50311; 1074 -26th ST, 50311; 1060 - 26th ST, 50311; and 2128 University AVE, 50311.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Two Story, Square Design
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,254 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Legacy Group
  • Office Phone: (319) 423-4139
  • Listing Agent: Jesse Kern

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.08 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: College Avenue to 13th Street. North on 13th Street to the property on the west side of the street at the intersection of 13th St and Washington Ave.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $203,999
  • Price Per SqFt: $163/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $912
  • 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

36

# of Sold Homes

205

1700 13th St vs Des Moines

224 DAYS ON ROCKET

+188 Days

$203,999

-$11K Less

$163/SqFt

-$27 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $11K less than the Median Sold Price and $27/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: #695566

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Legacy Group
  • Office Phone: (319) 423-4139
  • Listing Agent: Jesse Kern

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$912$10,000
2020$667$9,000
2019$543$9,000
2018$544$8,000
2017$605$8,000

History based on county public records data.

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$1,086

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$678

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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/10

  • Carver Elementary School

  • 705 E University Ave

  • 0.84 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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3
/10

  • Cattell Elementary School

  • 3101 E 12th St

  • 0.97 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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4
/10

  • Findley Elementary School

  • 3025 Oxford St

  • 1.14 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $48,839. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1700 13th St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1700 13th St property is $203,999.

What type of property is this?

The property 1700 13th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50314.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1700 13th 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 $912 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1700 13th St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1700 13th St is 1,254 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1700 13th St is 1910.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50314›1700 13th St

This home is located at 1700 13th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50314 in the Union Park neighborhood. This 1,254 square foot home, which was built in 1910, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 23, 2024 and is currently priced at $203,999.

Over 35 listings were sold over their listed price in December 2024 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 120 listings were sold below the listed price and 50 listings were sold for the listed price. In December 2024 in Des Moines, IA there were 10.9% less homes for sale than in November 2024. The median list price of listings available in December 2024 was $215,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 36 days.

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

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