$2,357 Closing Credit¹
#711954, George Archer, Listing Office: RE/MAX Concepts
$189,000 List price
1439 E Walnut St Des Moines, IA 50316
$2,244
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full
1,500 sqft
0.2 acres
$126 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1439 E Walnut St
Character abounds in this spacious immaculately kept historic home. Gorgeous original wood detail throughout, with original brick accent wall and tin ceiling in kitchen. Welcoming entry into the open living room, adjoined to the large dining room with the option to separate the two rooms using the gorgeous large original double pocket doors. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms with an optional fourth bedroom accessed through the primary. Also upstairs, the bathroom contains an original standalone clawfoot bathtub. The unfinished basement is roomy, dry, and has painted floors for easier maintenance. Great location with easy freeway access, just minutes from downtown and the capitol. Electrical recently updated to be compliant with Des Moines city code, and basement waterproofing system still under warranty. Remodel grants may be available through qualifying programs!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,500 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.161 Acres
Year built1905
MLS #708453
Summary
- MLS Number: 708453
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Realty ONE Group Impact
- Office Phone: (515) 423-8829
- Listing Agent: Summers, Natalie
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $133,200 | $2,124 |
| 2021 | $104,200 | $2,124 |
| 2020 | $90,700 | $2,124 |
| 2019 | $90,700 | $1,806 |
| 2018 | $76,600 | $1,806 |
| 2017 | $76,600 | $1,680 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
Capitol View Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.2 mi
•320 E 16th St
1
Carver Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•705 E University Ave
1
McKinley Elementary School
Public District EE-5
1.3 mi
•1610 SE 6th St
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 $23,780. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
62%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
48%
Single, No Kids
26%
Single, with Kids
13%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
21%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing- UFC
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Family Dollar
Big Lots
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Popeyes
Burger King
Church's Chicken
What do the neighbors drive?
Dodge
Buick
Cadillac
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Jazz
Adult Standards
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Frequently asked questions
About 1439 E Walnut St
This home is located at 1439 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Capitol East neighborhood. This 1,500 square foot home, which was built in 1905, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 27, 2024 and is currently priced at $189,000.
Des Moines, IA housing market in March 2025 saw over 35 listings sold above listed price, more than 42 sold at listed price and over 124 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between February and March 2025 increased by 6.3%. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $215,179, while the average time on the real estate market was 47 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.