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1204 Walker St, Des Moines, IA, 50316

$174,900

Home List Price

$2,077*

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2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
1,422 SqFt
$123/SqFt
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Schools Nearby

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1204 Walker St, Des Moines$174,900

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$2,077*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
Year Built1908
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
MLS #685269
Lot Size0.13 Acres
StatusActive

About 1204 Walker St

Nestled in the heart of Des Moines, this home offers comfortable living with a touch of history. This home, built in 1908, features two bedrooms and a full bath upstairs, including a generously sized primary bedroom. Warm oak woodwork and hardwood floors flow throughout the space. A large living room and formal dining provide great space on the main level. The large kitchen has ample room for meal prep and dining. Sip morning coffee on your enclosed front porch or on the private deck around back. The low-maintenance siding ensures that the exterior remains in great condition, allowing you to enjoy more of your time in this charming home. Located in a vibrant neighborhood, this property is convenient to local amenities, schools, parks as well as downtown and freeway access for quick travel. It's an excellent opportunity to own a piece of local history while enjoying the comfort of modern living. Your personal touches and attention to detail will add quick equity to this home.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Two Story, Traditional
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,422 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
  • Office Phone: (515) 334-4900
  • Listing Agent: Phil Cronin

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Deck, Storage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.13 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

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

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

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

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From East University, turn south on East 12th Street. Go 4 blocks to Walker. Turn east. Home is on your left next to church. From East 9th Street, turn east on Walker. Go 3 blocks to home on your left.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $174,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $123/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $2,172
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$207.6K

Med. Price/SqFt

$184

Avg. Days On Market

43

# of Sold Homes

235

1204 Walker St vs Des Moines

170 DAYS ON ROCKET

+127 Days

$174,900

-$32.7K Less

$123/SqFt

-$61 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $32.7K less than the Median Sold Price and $61/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: #685269

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
  • Office Phone: (515) 334-4900
  • Listing Agent: Phil Cronin

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$2,172$106,000
2020$2,172$92,600
2019$2,112$92,600
2018$2,112$88,100
2017$2,030$88,100

History based on county public records data.

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$940

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Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$591

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

  • Carver Elementary School

  • 705 E University Ave

  • 0.41 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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1
/10

  • Hiatt Middle School

  • 1430 University Ave

  • 1.75 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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1
/10

  • Goodrell Middle School

  • 3300 E 29th St

  • 2.84 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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9
/10

  • Cowles Elementary School

  • 6401 College Ave

  • 5.33 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

High School

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3
/10

  • East High School

  • 815 E 13th St

  • 0.14 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $24,718. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is less than $35k annually. Typical family type is 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 1204 Walker St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1204 Walker St property is $174,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 1204 Walker St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50316.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1204 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 1204 Walker St are:
Carver Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Hiatt Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Goodrell Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Cowles Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
East High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $2,172 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1204 Walker St has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1204 Walker St is 1,422 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1204 Walker St is 1908.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50316›1204 Walker St

This home is located at 1204 Walker St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Capitol Park neighborhood. This 1,422 square foot home, which was built in 1908, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 10, 2023 and is currently priced at $174,900.

Des Moines, IA housing market in March 2024 saw over 55 listings sold above listed price, more than 59 sold at listed price and over 121 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between February 2024 and March 2024 increased by 8.5%. In March 2024 median list price was $207,620 and the average listing age was 43 days.

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

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