$142,000

1513 Walker St Des Moines, IA 50316

$1,686
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
964 sqft
0.2 acres
$147 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1513 Walker St

Attention first time home buyers and investors This gem is move in ready! This adorable home has 3 bedrooms and is just minutes from downtown. New roof and siding so no major expenses coming. New water heater in 2025. Large bedrooms upstairs. New flooring and paint too! Great size yard with plenty of space to add a garage as well. Across from Grand View's Tom Whitney Athletic Complex. Make this your new home!! Schedule your showing today!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size964 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.172 Acres
Year built1880
MLS #714056

Summary

  • MLS Number: 714056
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Zealty Home Advisors
  • Office Phone: (319) 610-4741
  • Listing Agent: Rene Soldwisch

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$142,000

1513 Walker St

$1,686

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Price information

Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$79,200$1,000
2021$41,400$1,000
2020$38,600$1,000
2019$38,600$998
2018$37,500$998
2017$37,500$934

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Capitol View Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.4 mi

320 E 16th St

1

Carver Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

705 E University Ave

2

Phillips Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.4 mi

1701 Lay 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 $33,000. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

55%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
4%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

45%
Single, No Kids
20%
Single, with Kids
18%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

20%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing

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
  • White CastleWhite Castle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • KiaKia
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 1513 Walker St

This home is located at 1513 Walker St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Martin Luther King Jr. Park neighborhood. This 964 square foot home, which was built in 1880, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $142,000.

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. In March 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 6.3% more homes for sale than in February. 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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