$189,000

1621 Army Post Rd Des Moines, IA 50315

$2,244
Closing credit¹
2 beds
2 full
1,363 sqft
0.2 acres
$139 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1621 Army Post Rd

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Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,363 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.215 Acres
Year built1955
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #709523
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Architectural Style: One and One Half Story
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $189,000
  • Price/SqFt: $138
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,376
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: Army Post Road to 1621
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Living Area: 1,363 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.215 Acres
  • MLS Number: 709523
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Progressive Real Estate RN,LLC
  • Office Phone: (515) 382-2605
  • Listing Agent: Randy Rudolf

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 03, 2021
Home Sold
$138,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$191,100$3,376
2021$158,900$3,376
2020$143,700$3,376
2019$143,700$3,108
2018$130,000$3,108
2017$130,000$2,904

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Morris Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.2 mi

1401 Geil Ave

3

Wright Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

5001 SW 14th St

4

Jefferson Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.6 mi

2425 Watrous Ave

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 $48,443. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

34%
<35k
53%
35k-100k
12%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

44%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
29%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • DillardsDillards
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • HyundaiHyundai
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • RockRock
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
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Frequently asked questions

About 1621 Army Post Rd

The listing price of 1621 Army Post Rd property is $189,000.

The property 1621 Army Post Rd is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.

Active Listing: 1621 Army Post Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1621 Army Post Rd are: Morris Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Wright Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Jefferson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), McCombs Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Virtual Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Norwalk High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,376 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on September 3, 2021 for $138,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1621 Army Post Rd has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 1621 Army Post Rd is 1,363 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1621 Army Post Rd is 1955.

This home is located at 1621 Army Post Rd in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Watrous South neighborhood. This 1,363 square foot home, which was built in 1955, sits on a 0.21 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $189,000.

In April 2025 more than 49 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 58 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 141 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between March and April 2025 increased by 7.2%. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 41 days, the median list price was $215,000.

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

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