#711779, Martin Castaneda, Listing office: Uplift Realty
Property details
About 1208 W St
This is a great turnkey rental property. Consists of a 964 sqft 2 bedroom raised ranch home with a finishable 3rd bedroom in the basement and a duplex each side consists of 1 bed 1 bath units. The single- family home does have a full basement with separate furnaces and a very nice two-car garage! Total rent is 2600 and Landlord pays for utilities. Both of the properties have a newer roof and both of the units in the duplexes were fully renovated in 2022. Updated rental certificate good through 2027.
Highlights
Home typeOther
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Window Unit(s)
Size1,876 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.226 Acres
Year built1946
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #715273
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $245,000
- Price/SqFt: $130
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,382
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From SW 9th and Army Post go south on SW 9th and turn east on West St. Follow West St for 7-8 blocks and property is on the south side of the road.
- Year Built: 1946
- Living Area: 1,876 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.226 Acres
- MLS Number: 715273
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
- Office Phone: (641) 745-0156
- Listing Agent: Darson Grantham
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 06, 2022 | Home Sold | $290,000 |
| Apr 01, 2021 | Home Sold | $172,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $208,500 | $3,382 |
| 2021 | $164,200 | $3,382 |
| 2020 | $142,600 | $3,382 |
| 2019 | $142,600 | $2,826 |
| 2018 | $118,300 | $2,826 |
| 2017 | $118,300 | $2,794 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Morris Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•1401 Geil Ave
3
Wright Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•5001 SW 14th St
4
Studebaker Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•300 E County Line Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $38,563. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
46%
<35k
41%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
36%
Single, No Kids
21%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
22%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
Horse Races
Basketball
Where do the neighbors shop?
Books-a-Million
Burlington
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
LongHorn Steakhouse
Jasons Deli
What do the neighbors drive?
Toyota
Chevrolet
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary
Contemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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About 1208 W St
The listing price of 1208 W St property is $245,000.
The property 1208 W St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Active Listing: 1208 W St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1208 W St are: Morris Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Wright Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Studebaker Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), McCombs Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Virtual Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Norwalk High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,382 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 6, 2022 for $290,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1208 W St has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 1208 W St is 1,876 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1208 W St is 1946.
This home is located at 1208 W St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315. This 1,876 square foot home, which was built in 1946, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $245,000.
Over 67 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 153 listings were sold below the listed price and 78 listings were sold for the listed price. In June 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 7% less homes for sale than in May. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $216,801, while the average time on the real estate market was 38 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.