$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
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
(Pending)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,500 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.161 Acres
Year built1905
MLS #708453
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Exterior: Patio
- Architectural Style: Two Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $189,000
- Price/SqFt: $126
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,124
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: S on 14th from I235, E on Walnut
- Year Built: 1905
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,500 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.161 Acres
- 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. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn less than $<35k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically 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
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1439 E Walnut St
The listing price of 1439 E Walnut St property is $189,000.
The property 1439 E Walnut St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50316.
Sale Pending: 1439 E Walnut St is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.
The nearby schools for 1439 E Walnut St are: Capitol View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Carver Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), McKinley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Weeks 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 $2,124 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1439 E Walnut St has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 1439 E Walnut St is 1,500 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1439 E Walnut St is 1905.
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.
Over 35 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 124 listings were sold below the listed price and 42 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between February and March 2025 increased by 6.3%. In March 2025 median list price was $215,179 and the average listing age was 47 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.