Bungalow with 3 BR's 1.75 BA's 1262 SF of finish. Beautiful fenced back yard. Off street parking for 7-8 cars including the 2 car attached garage, plus nice new open deck, covered deck and nice private outdoor patio area, enclosed front entry with deck, large master bedroom with its own full corner bubble tub. 2 additional bedrooms, living room, big eat-in kitchen, central air. New SS appliances include gas stove, microwave, DW, Ref, Washer and Dryer stay. New roof, some doors, newer landscaping and just a really really overall nice home. Quieter street. Close to Des Moines Zoo and golf course. Don't miss it!
This home features main floor laundry, a newly landscaped backyard, hardwood floors, 2 driveways (perfect for the person with a boat or camper), 2 car garage and much more. This home was converted from a 2 bedroom house but could be converted back to a 2 or 3 with a little work.
DMMLS #401108
Jun 19, 2012
Sold
$19,000
$18/sq ft
May 11, 2012
Listed
$19,400
$18/sq ft
+5
Excelent opportunity to own this ranch home for over $75,000 less than it sold for back in 2006 and over $62,000 less than assessed value! Two bedroom ranch with newer Oak kitchen, two car attached garage, enclosed back porch, dining area off of the kitchen and within minutes of the Airport and downtown Des Moines. Home needs repair but is a great value at this price! This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Visit the HomePath website for additional details.
DMMLS #293370
Dec 15, 2006
Sold
$95,000
$89/sq ft
Oct 14, 2006
Listed
$96,000
$90/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,354 (+10.6%)
$31,100 + $152,000
$183,100
2025
$3,032 (+2.2%)
$31,100 + $152,000
$183,100
2024
$2,968 (+5.7%)
$27,200 + $134,100
$161,300
2023
$2,808 (+0.9%)
$27,200 + $134,100
$161,300
2022
$2,784 (+9.3%)
$22,300 + $105,700
$128,000
2021
$2,548 (−3.6%)
$22,300 + $105,700
$128,000
2020
$2,642 (+6.5%)
$22,300 + $105,700
$128,000
2019
$2,480 (+1.2%)
$19,200 + $91,500
$110,700
2018
$2,450 (+67.8%)
$19,200 + $91,500
$110,700
2017
$1,460 (−32.8%)
$17,100 + $83,700
$100,800
2016
$2,174 (+6.9%)
$16,200 + $46,300
$62,500
2013
$2,034
$15,900 + $65,900
$81,800
Tax history for 1020 Rittenhouse St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,354 (+10.6%)
$31,100 + $152,000
$183,100
2025
$3,032 (+2.2%)
$31,100 + $152,000
$183,100
2024
$2,968 (+5.7%)
$27,200 + $134,100
$161,300
2023
$2,808 (+0.9%)
$27,200 + $134,100
$161,300
2022
$2,784 (+9.3%)
$22,300 + $105,700
$128,000
2021
$2,548 (−3.6%)
$22,300 + $105,700
$128,000
2020
$2,642 (+6.5%)
$22,300 + $105,700
$128,000
2019
$2,480 (+1.2%)
$19,200 + $91,500
$110,700
2018
$2,450 (+67.8%)
$19,200 + $91,500
$110,700
2017
$1,460 (−32.8%)
$17,100 + $83,700
$100,800
2016
$2,174 (+6.9%)
$16,200 + $46,300
$62,500
2013
$2,034
$15,900 + $65,900
$81,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
136 ft.
Lot size
10,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,062
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
12004298000000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
N3B
Neighborhood District
N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.