$2,255

closing credit¹

1212 15th St Des Moines, IA 50314

$189,900
5 beds
1 full, 1 partial
2,166 sqft
0.2 acres
$88 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1212 15th St

Welcome to this wonderful spacious home, perfect for a big family. With over 2100 sq ft and 5 bedrooms there's lots of room to spread out. Enjoy the historic charm of this home nestled in between two parks, and just a 3 minute drive from the Des Moines city center. This home seamlessly blends historic charm with modern updates, including a newer roof, furnace, dishwasher and windows. New concrete floor in the basement provides ample potential for personalized space. In addition, there is tons of storage space in the 3rd floor walk-up attic. Take advantage and experience the warmth and potential of this beautifully maintained home, ready to accommodate your family’s needs.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size2,166 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.161 Acres
Year built1910
MLS #711319
FireplaceWood Burning

Summary

  • MLS Number: 711319
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Home Source Realty
  • Office Phone: (515) 778-7078
  • Listing Agent: Adam Janssen

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 24, 2023
Home Sold
$157,000
Nov 23, 2011
Home Sold
$22,000
Feb 26, 2009
Home Sold
$90,000
Jun 18, 2007
Home Sold
$53,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$116,000$1,952
2021$85,300$1,952
2020$75,300$1,952
2019$75,300$1,604
2018$69,000$1,604
2017$69,000$1,650

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

King Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

1849 Forest Ave

1

Edmunds Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

950 15th St

3

Moulton Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.7 mi

1541 8th St

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 $31,912. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn less than $<35k each year. 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?

57%
<35k
37%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

40%
Single, No Kids
30%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

22%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
30%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing
  • BasketballBasketball

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral
  • Jasons DeliJasons Deli

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • KiaKia
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 1212 15th St

This home is located at 1212 15th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50314 in the King Irving neighborhood. This 2,166 square foot home, which was built in 1910, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $189,900.

In January 2025 more than 19 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 27 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 88 were sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 3.9% between December and January 2025. In January 2025 median list price was $215,388 and the average listing age was 46 days.

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

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