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#710646, Angela McKenzie, Listing Office: RE/MAX Concepts
$169,000 List price
619 Palmer Pl Des Moines, IA 50315
$2,007
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,122 sqft
0.1 acres
$151 / sqft
House
Property details
About 619 Palmer Pl
Opportunity is wide open at 619 Palmer Place. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features a functional layout with a bright mudroom, tons of storage, and a large deck and patio area — perfect for outdoor living and future tenant appeal. Vacant and ready for immediate occupancy, whether you're looking to place a tenant, move in, or make light improvements to boost value. Located just off University Avenue on a quiet street with quick access to downtown Des Moines, parks, and major employers. Clean layout, strong location, and great outdoor space — the kind of simple, high-upside property every smart investor or buyer looks for.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,122 sqft
Lot size0.126 Acres
Year built1946
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #716542
Garage1 space
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $169,000
- Price/SqFt: $150
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,234
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Head south on 6th Avenue. Turn right (west) onto Forest Avenue. Continue for about 0.5 miles. Turn left (south) onto 9th Street. Take the first right onto Palmer Place. 619 Palmer Place will be on your left.
- Year Built: 1946
- Living Area: 1,122 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.126 Acres
- MLS Number: 716542
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
- Office Phone: (507) 382-1570
- Listing Agent: Fitzgerald, Eric
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2021 | Home Sold | $137,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $147,400 | $2,234 |
| 2021 | $98,400 | $2,234 |
| 2020 | $95,000 | $2,234 |
| 2019 | $95,000 | $2,030 |
| 2018 | $85,000 | $2,030 |
| 2017 | $85,000 | $1,874 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
McKinley Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.7 mi
•1610 SE 6th St
3
Park Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•3141 SW 9th St
3
Walnut Street Elementary School
Public District EE-5
1.1 mi
•901 Walnut 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 $29,186. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is less than $<35k. 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?
60%
<35k
32%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
55%
Single, No Kids
15%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
Pro Boxing
Pro Wrestling
Where do the neighbors shop?
Books-a-Million
Family Dollar
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
White Castle
Cicis Pizza
What do the neighbors drive?
Toyota
Chevrolet
Pontiac
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
Rock
Urban Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 619 Palmer Pl
The listing price of 619 Palmer Pl property is $169,000.
The property 619 Palmer Pl is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Active Listing: 619 Palmer Pl is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 619 Palmer Pl are: McKinley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Park Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Walnut Street Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Virtual Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,234 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 20, 2021 for $137,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 619 Palmer Pl has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 619 Palmer Pl is 1,122 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 619 Palmer Pl is 1946.
This home is located at 619 Palmer Pl in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Indianola Hills neighborhood. This 1,122 square foot home, which was built in 1946, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $169,000.
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 number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 41 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.