$195,000

1657 Arthur Ave Des Moines, IA 50316

$2,316
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,209 sqft
0.2 acres
$161 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1657 Arthur Ave

Charming and full of potential, this 1.5-story home sits on a spacious 0.23-acre lot and features a 2-stall detached garage with an attached bonus room—perfect for a sunroom, studio, or workshop. Inside, you'll find three bedrooms, including a unique upper-level retreat that spans the entire top floor, offering endless possibilities for a private suite or creative space. The main level includes a full bathroom and cozy living areas, making this home a versatile find with room to grow.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,209 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.23 Acres
Year built1956
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #715176
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: 715176
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
  • Office Phone: (515) 897-9027
  • Listing Agent: Karla Alaniz

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$195,000

1657 Arthur Ave

$2,316

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 16, 2011
Home Sold
$50,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$172,800$3,150
2021$138,600$3,150
2020$121,500$3,150
2019$121,500$3,076
2018$115,600$3,076
2017$115,600$2,870

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Cattell Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

3101 E 12th St

3

Garton Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

2820 E 24th St

2

Phillips Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.3 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 $40,221. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

43%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

58%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
35%
18-34 yrs old
27%
35-64 yrs old
22%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Chico'sChico's
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • ToyotaToyota
  • KiaKia

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Soft Adult ContemporarySoft Adult Contemporary
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
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Frequently asked questions

About 1657 Arthur Ave

This home is located at 1657 Arthur Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Union Park neighborhood. This 1,209 square foot home, which was built in 1956, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $195,000.

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

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