$198,500

1020 Shaw St Des Moines, IA 50309

$2,357
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full
1,196 sqft
0.5 acres
$166 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1020 Shaw St

4 bedroom home ! Lots of square feet for the money ! Almost half acre lot. Downstairs master bedroom Has door to covered patio. Close to downtown and East Village Currently used as a rental. Needs updated paint and flooring.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,196 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.475 Acres
Year built1887
MLS #711954

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Exterior: Deck, Storage
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $198,500
  • Price/SqFt: $165
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,906
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: Maury to 10th St . N to home on corner
  • Year Built: 1887
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,196 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.475 Acres
  • MLS Number: 711954
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
  • Office Phone: (515) 208-5068
  • Listing Agent: George Archer

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 17, 2023
Home Sold
$165,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$93,100$1,906
2021$80,200$1,906
2020$73,500$1,906
2019$73,500$3,487
2018$66,700$3,487
2017$66,700$1,480

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

McKinley Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.7 mi

1610 SE 6th St

1

Capitol View Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.8 mi

320 E 16th St

1

Carver Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.3 mi

705 E University Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $23,780. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

62%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

48%
Single, No Kids
26%
Single, with Kids
13%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

21%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • UFCUFC
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Big LotsBig Lots

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • Burger KingBurger King
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken

What do the neighbors drive?

  • DodgeDodge
  • BuickBuick
  • CadillacCadillac

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • JazzJazz
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1020 Shaw St

The listing price of 1020 Shaw St property is $198,500.

The property 1020 Shaw St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50309.

Active Listing: 1020 Shaw St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1020 Shaw St are: McKinley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Capitol View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Carver Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,906 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on April 17, 2023 for $165,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1020 Shaw St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 1020 Shaw St is 1,196 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1020 Shaw St is 1887.

This home is located at 1020 Shaw St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50309 in the Historic East Village neighborhood. This 1,196 square foot home, which was built in 1887, sits on a 0.47 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $198,500.

In April 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 49 sold above asking price, over 141 sold below and more than 58 were sold right at the asked price. In April 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 7.2% more homes for sale than in March. In April 2025 median list price was $215,000 and the average listing age was 41 days.

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

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