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$264,900

1659 NW Dr Des Moines, IA 50310

2 beds
1 full
1,340 sqft
0.2 acres
$198 / sqft
House

Property details

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,340 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.176 Acres
Year built1916
ParkingAttached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #721492
Attached garage1 space

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $264,900
  • Price/SqFt: $197
  • Annual Tax Amount: $4,088
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: 41st to Northwest dr to home on left.
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Living Area: 1,340 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.176 Acres
  • MLS Number: 721492
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Realty ONE Group Impact
  • Office Phone: (515) 201-1490
  • Listing Agent: Jason Russell

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Dec 02, 2020
Home Sold
$223,000
Sep 24, 2014
Home Sold
$133,500
Mar 18, 2013
Home Sold
$121,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$232,100$4,088
2021$183,400$4,088
2020$166,500$4,088
2019$166,500$3,746
2018$149,500$3,746
2017$149,500$3,320

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Perkins Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

4301 College Ave

1

Monroe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

2250 30th St

3

Hubbell Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.1 mi

800 42nd 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 $72,143. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

23%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
21%
100k-200k
7%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

48%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
26%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • SoccerSoccer
  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • New York & CompanyNew York & Company
  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • Chico'sChico's

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • QdobaQdoba
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • MazdaMazda
  • VolvoVolvo

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Active RockActive Rock
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1659 NW Dr

The listing price of 1659 NW Dr property is $264,900.

The property 1659 NW Dr is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50310.

Active Listing: 1659 NW Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1659 NW Dr are: Perkins Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Monroe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hubbell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Meredith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,088 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on December 2, 2020 for $223,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1659 NW Dr has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1659 NW Dr is 1,340 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1659 NW Dr is 1916.

This home is located at 1659 NW Dr in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50310 in the Drake neighborhood. This 1,340 square foot home, which was built in 1916, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $264,900.

While more than 67 listings in Des Moines, IA in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 78 listings sold at asking price, and more than 153 were sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA decreased by 7% between May and June 2025. Listings spent 38 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $216,801 during the same period.

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

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