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#722101, Char Austin, Listing office: Keller Williams Ankeny Metro
$95,000 List price
1714 E Walnut St Des Moines, IA 50316
3 beds
2 full
1,190 sqft
0.1 acres
$80 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1714 E Walnut St
Investor Special - Great Opportunity in Des Moines! Located at 1714 E Walnut St, this property offers a prime opportunity for investors or handy buyers looking for their next project. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, this 2-story home sits just minutes from downtown Des Moines, the State Capitol, parks, and major highways. With the right renovation, this property could be transformed into a great rental or resale opportunity. Sold as-is, this is a great chance to bring new life to a home in a convenient and growing area.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingElectric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size1,190 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1374 Acres
Year built1905
ParkingAttached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #722595
Attached garage1 space
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Architectural Style: Two Story, Traditional
- Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- List Price: $95,000
- Price/SqFt: $79
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,918
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From downtown Des Moines, head east on Grand Avenue, turn left onto E 14th Street, then right onto E Walnut Street—1714 E Walnut will be on your right after a few blocks.
- Year Built: 1905
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,190 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1374 Acres
- MLS Number: 722595
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: ListWithFreedom.com
- Office Phone: (855) 456-4945
- Listing Agent: Kurt Clements
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $121,400 | $1,918 |
| 2021 | $94,900 | $1,918 |
| 2020 | $82,800 | $1,918 |
| 2019 | $82,800 | $1,620 |
| 2018 | $69,600 | $1,620 |
| 2017 | $69,600 | $1,394 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
Capitol View Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.2 mi
•320 E 16th St
1
Carver Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•705 E University Ave
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.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $25,781. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income less than $<35k annually. The majority of 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?
61%
<35k
37%
35k-100k
1%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
37%
Single, No Kids
27%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
23%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
Pro Boxing
NHRA Drag Racing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Family Dollar
Big Lots
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
White Castle
Golden Corral
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Kia
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rock
Adult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1714 E Walnut St
The listing price of 1714 E Walnut St property is $95,000.
The property 1714 E Walnut St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50316.
Active Listing: 1714 E Walnut St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1714 E Walnut 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), Goodrell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Harding 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 $1,918 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1714 E Walnut St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1714 E Walnut St is 1,190 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1714 E Walnut St is 1905.
This home is located at 1714 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Capitol East neighborhood. This 1,190 square foot home, which was built in 1905, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $95,000.
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. Between May and June 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 7%. 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.