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1744 Walker St, Des Moines, IA, 50316

$170,000

Home List Price

$2,019*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
704 SqFt
$241/SqFt
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1744 Walker St, Des Moines$170,000

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$2,019*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
ParkingAttached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Attached Garage2 spaces
Year Built1917
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
BasementYes
MLS #703285
Lot Size0.59 Acres
StatusActive

About 1744 Walker St

This 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom home is ready for the next owners to make it their own. PLUS this property comes with an additional lot! If you're looking for affordable living with several big ticket items done this is the perfect place for you. Searching for a real estate investment opportunity? This also is the perfect place for you! The options to build income are abundant: -Renovate the current home and turn it into a rental property -Keep the house to live in and sell the 2nd lot -Add an accessible dwelling unit & rent it out -Build a second residence on the second lot & use that as a rental The opportunities for this property can be endless with a creative vision to make it into something new. The home has already had some updates completed including windows, furnace and electrical. Reach out to schedule a private tour and see the potential for yourself. All information obtained from Seller and public records.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Living Area: 704 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
  • Office Phone: (515) 710-6030
  • Listing Agent: Sara Hopkins

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.59 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • East High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Goodrell Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Hiatt Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Cowles Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Capitol View Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From E 14th go east on E University to E 17th Ct, turn right on E 17th Ct to Walker St. Turn left on Walker St to home on left hand side.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $170,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $241/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,234
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$213.1K

Med. Price/SqFt

$190

Avg. Days On Market

27

# of Sold Homes

242

1744 Walker St vs Des Moines

22 DAYS ON ROCKET

-5 Days

$170,000

-$43.1K Less

$241/SqFt

+$51 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $43.1K less than the Median Sold Price and $51/SqFt more 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: #703285

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
  • Office Phone: (515) 710-6030
  • Listing Agent: Sara Hopkins

The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange of the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright© 2024 Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. All Rights Reserved
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 9/28/2024, 12:55:49 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$1,234$51,100
2020$1,234$47,600
2019$1,138$47,600
2018$1,138$42,800
2017$1,068$42,800

History based on county public records data.

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$916

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$576

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.

Elementary School

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1
/10

  • Capitol View Elementary School

  • 320 E 16th St

  • 0.53 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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1
/10

  • Goodrell Middle School

  • 3300 E 29th St

  • 2.22 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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1
/10

  • Hiatt Middle School

  • 1430 University Ave

  • 2.44 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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9
/10

  • Cowles Elementary School

  • 6401 College Ave

  • 6.00 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

High School

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2
/10

  • East High School

  • 815 E 13th St

  • 0.61 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $33,000. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is less than $35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1744 Walker St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1744 Walker St property is $170,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1744 Walker St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50316.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1744 Walker St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 1744 Walker St are:
Capitol View Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Goodrell Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Hiatt Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Cowles Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
East High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $1,234 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1744 Walker St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1744 Walker St is 704 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1744 Walker St is 1917.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50316›1744 Walker St

This home is located at 1744 Walker St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Martin Luther King Jr. Park neighborhood. This 704 square foot home, which was built in 1917, sits on a 0.59 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 05, 2024 and is currently priced at $170,000.

Over 55 listings were sold over their listed price in August 2024 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 126 listings were sold below the listed price and 61 listings were sold for the listed price. The median list price of listings available in August 2024 was $213,114, while the average time on the real estate market was 27 days.

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

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