#716943, Emily Lin, Listing office: Iowa Realty Ankeny
Property details
About 1555 16th St
Big corner lot with 2-bed, 1-bath bungalow with 812 sq ft of living space on a large 7,100 sq ft lot. Solid 1908 build with an oversized garage across from a park and close to downtown. This property offers strong rental potential or a great value-add flip. Plenty of off-street parking and room to build equity—perfect for investors looking to grow their portfolio.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size812 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.163 Acres
Year built1908
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #716362
Garage1 space
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $120,000
- Price/SqFt: $147
- Annual Tax Amount: $934
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Take I-235 and exit onto Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway heading north. Continue on MLK Parkway until you reach Clark Street, then turn right (east). Follow Clark Street to 16th Street and turn left (north). The property will be on your right.
- Year Built: 1908
- Living Area: 812 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.163 Acres
- MLS Number: 716362
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
- Office Phone: (507) 382-1570
- Listing Agent: Fitzgerald, Eric
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $52,700 | $934 |
| 2021 | $39,000 | $934 |
| 2020 | $36,000 | $934 |
| 2019 | $36,000 | $732 |
| 2018 | $27,500 | $732 |
| 2017 | $27,500 | $746 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
King Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•1849 Forest Ave
3
Moulton Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.6 mi
•1541 8th St
1
Edmunds Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•950 15th 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 $31,912. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is 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?
57%
<35k
37%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
40%
Single, No Kids
30%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
22%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
30%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
NHRA Drag Racing
Basketball
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Big Lots
Books-a-Million
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
Golden Corral
Jasons Deli
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Kia
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Adult Standards- Adult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1555 16th St
The listing price of 1555 16th St property is $120,000.
The property 1555 16th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50314.
Active Listing: 1555 16th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1555 16th St are: King Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Moulton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Edmunds Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $934 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1555 16th St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 1555 16th St is 812 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1555 16th St is 1908.
This home is located at 1555 16th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50314 in the Mondamin Presidential neighborhood. This 812 square foot home, which was built in 1908, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $120,000.
In June 2025 more than 67 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 78 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 153 were sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA decreased by 7% between May and June 2025. In June 2025 median list price was $216,801 and the average listing age was 38 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.