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$185,000

1418 E 17th St Des Moines, IA 50316

3 beds
1 full
899 sqft
0.2 acres
$206 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1418 E 17th St

WHAT A CUTIE! This home was completely remodeled in 2020 - it features new lighting, hardware, stainless appliances & LVP flooring throughout. The bathroom is a gem as well with a fully tiled bath/shower & tiled flooring. On the exterior, the roof and gutters are just a few years old. Full clean basement with non conforming 4th room. Fully fenced yard. Close to park/splash park, schools, interstate access. Located in an NFC financing neighborhood. All information obtained from seller and public records.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size899 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.161 Acres
Year built1970
MLS #723261

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Exterior: Fully Fenced
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $185,000
  • Price/SqFt: $205
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,852
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: From E University, head north on E 17th St. Home will be on your left (west) side.
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Living Area: 899 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.161 Acres
  • MLS Number: 723261
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
  • Office Phone: (515) 783-9272
  • Listing Agent: Casee Woodley

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 01, 2020
Home Sold
$129,000
Oct 09, 2019
Home Sold
$47,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$152,500$1,852
2021$116,700$1,852
2020$71,400$1,852
2019$71,400$1,798
2018$66,900$1,780
2017$66,900$1,674

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Capitol View Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.9 mi

320 E 16th St

2

Phillips Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

1701 Lay St

1

Carver Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.1 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 most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most 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 1418 E 17th St

The listing price of 1418 E 17th St property is $185,000.

The property 1418 E 17th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50316.

Active Listing: 1418 E 17th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1418 E 17th 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), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Goodrell 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 $1,852 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on May 1, 2020 for $129,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1418 E 17th St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1418 E 17th St is 899 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1418 E 17th St is 1970.

This home is located at 1418 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Martin Luther King Jr. Park neighborhood. This 899 square foot home, which was built in 1970, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $185,000.

In July 2025 more than 47 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 67 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 128 were sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA decreased by 1.7% between June and July 2025. Listings spent 34 days on the market in July 2025, and had a median list price of $217,571 during the same period.

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

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