$269,900

1273 E 18th St Des Moines, IA 50316

$3,205
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,886 sqft
0.1 acres
$143 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1273 E 18th St

Move in ready! This spacious bungalow offers 3 beds 1 full bath and 2 half bath plus 1/4 bathroom in basement. With a finished attic adding a 4th huge bedroom with private bath. Nice open concept layout with spacious dinning area to gather with friends and family. Basement has potential and ample space to use as storage. If you're looking for extra space to host family reunions or to bring hobbies to the next level. You will love the high wood ceilings in the newest room addition. This room has a wood chimney that is perfect for having a quiet time and enjoy reading or cooking. Current owners use the chimney to cook and they enjoy it.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,886 sqft
Lot size0.115 Acres
Year built1910
MLS #717867
FireplaceWood Burning

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, See Remarks
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Exterior: Fully Fenced, Outdoor Kitchen, Patio
  • Architectural Style: A-Frame, Bungalow
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $269,900
  • Price/SqFt: $143
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,102
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: Drive East of Easton Blv than north of E 16th.
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Living Area: 1,886 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.115 Acres
  • MLS Number: 717867
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Iowa Realty South
  • Office Phone: (515) 229-7723
  • Listing Agent: Liz Zamora

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 03, 2009
Home Sold
$33,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$74,300$1,102
2021$56,700$1,102
2020$51,300$1,102
2019$51,300$948
2018$43,800$934
2017$43,800$848

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Capitol View Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.7 mi

320 E 16th St

2

Phillips Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

1701 Lay 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 $43,819. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

40%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

47%
Single, No Kids
25%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

21%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar

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
  • CadillacCadillac

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 1273 E 18th St

The listing price of 1273 E 18th St property is $269,900.

The property 1273 E 18th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50316.

Active Listing: 1273 E 18th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1273 E 18th St are: Capitol View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Phillips Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Carver Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Goodrell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,102 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on June 3, 2009 for $33,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1273 E 18th St has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 1273 E 18th St is 1,886 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1273 E 18th St is 1910.

This home is located at 1273 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Martin Luther King Jr. Park neighborhood. This 1,886 square foot home, which was built in 1910, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $269,900.

While more than 61 listings in Des Moines, IA in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 69 listings sold at asking price, and more than 143 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 0.9% between April and May 2025. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 42 days, the median list price was $215,247.

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

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