$264,900

1533 Walker St Des Moines, IA 50316

$3,146
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
864 sqft
$307 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1533 Walker St

Stylish New Madden Home with Over 1,300 Sq Ft of Finished Living Space + 9-Year Declining Tax Abatement! Discover comfort, convenience, and quality in this beautifully crafted new construction located in a prime, accessible neighborhood—just minutes from anywhere in the city. Step onto the inviting covered front porch and into a bright, open-concept layout featuring soaring vaulted ceilings that seamlessly connect the spacious living room, dining area, and kitchen. The kitchen is a showstopper with sleek white cabinetry, Samsung stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and modern finishes throughout. The main floor includes two generously sized bedrooms and a full bath. Downstairs, the finished lower level offers a second living area, third bedroom, and another full bathroom—plus additional space that can be used for storage, a home gym, or future expansion. This energy-efficient home is HERS-rated and includes smart features like a Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat and a 50-gallon hot water heater. Outside, enjoy a large backyard, a 10x12 storage shed, and secondary alley access!!! Plenty of room for any future garage. Radon testing/mitigation to be paid for by buyers. Agent has interest. Buy from a builder who takes pride in every home they build! Preferred lending offering $2,000 in closing costs for qualifying buyers.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size864 sqft
BasementYes
Year builtNew Const., 2025
MLS #717694

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet
  • Interior: Dining Area
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $264,900
  • Price/SqFt: $306
  • Annual Tax Amount: $859
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: E 14th to Walker st, east to house.
  • Year Built: 2025
  • Living Area: 864 SqFt
  • MLS Number: 717694
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Madden Realty
  • Office Phone: (515) 255-1557
  • Listing Agent: Rick Madden

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1533 Walker St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 14, 2009
Home Sold
$86,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$16,700$859
2021$13,200$859
2020$19,400$859
2019$19,400$3,855
2018$49,900$3,855
2017$49,900$3,242

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 majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. 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 1533 Walker St

The listing price of 1533 Walker St property is $264,900.

The property 1533 Walker St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50316.

Active Listing: 1533 Walker St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1533 Walker St are: Capitol View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Carver Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Phillips Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), 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 $859 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on July 14, 2009 for $86,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1533 Walker St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 1533 Walker St is 864 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1533 Walker St is 2025.

This home is located at 1533 Walker St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Martin Luther King Jr. Park neighborhood. This 864 square foot home was built in 2025. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $264,900.

In April 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 49 sold above asking price, over 141 sold below and more than 58 were sold right at the asked price. In April 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 7.2% more homes for sale than in March. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 41 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,000.

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

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