$149,900

1249 E 13th St Des Moines, IA 50316

$1,780
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,806 sqft
0.2 acres
$83 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1249 E 13th St

Welcome to this historic 4 bedroom two story on Des Moines' east side! With 1,800 sq feet of space this home has so much space for you to spread out in! Step inside through the stunning three-season porch, lined with windows on all three sides, providing the perfect spot to relax and unwind. As you enter the home, you'll be welcomed by a spacious living room that flows seamlessly into a formal dining room and a well-appointed kitchen with ample cabinet space. Upstairs you’ll find 4 spacious bedrooms, a full bathroom and a laundry room. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard and a patio—ideal for entertaining or simply enjoying the outdoors. Located minutes from East High School, Birdland Park, Grand View University and downtown. Don’t miss out on this affordable home!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,806 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.183 Acres
Year built1905
MLS #714715

Summary

  • MLS Number: 714715
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Century 21 Signature
  • Office Phone: (865) 801-1887
  • Listing Agent: Ethan Hokel

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american foursquare style home with a shingled roof, a front yard, entry steps, and a sunroom

$149,900

1249 E 13th St

$1,780

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 06, 2006
Home Sold
$50,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$142,200$2,500
2021$110,400$2,500
2020$96,400$2,500
2019$96,400$2,358
2018$88,600$2,358
2017$88,600$2,788

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Carver Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

705 E University Ave

1

Capitol View Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.8 mi

320 E 16th St

3

Moulton Elementary School

Public District EE-5

1.3 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 $26,346. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income less than $<35k annually. 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?

63%
<35k
33%
35k-100k
4%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

37%
Single, No Kids
22%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
25%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

21%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

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

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Cicis PizzaCicis Pizza
  • WingstopWingstop

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • ToyotaToyota
  • PontiacPontiac

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 1249 E 13th St

This home is located at 1249 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Capitol Park neighborhood. This 1,806 square foot home, which was built in 1905, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $149,900.

In March 2025 more than 35 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 42 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 124 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between February and March 2025 increased by 6.3%. Listings spent 47 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $215,179 during the same period.

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

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