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Off market oct 2017 for $77K

$168,353

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $579/mo

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1,648

sq ft

1908 Burson St, Des Moines, IA 50316

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1902Year Built

5,087 sq ftLot Size

$102Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Mary Foley • RE/MAX Revolution

Bought with Shane Torres • RE/MAX Concepts

Bought with Chance Curphy • RE/MAX Concepts

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•Source:DMMLS #546709

Redfin Estimate

$168,353

$91K since sold in October 2017$8,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 24.4% higher than the average sale price ($135K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$126,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,044 sq ft
1747 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$80,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,085 sq ft
1843 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$212,900
C
3 beds1 bath1,106 sq ft
2317 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$170,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,045 sq ft
1621 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$130,000
E
3 beds1 bath844 sq ft
824 E 22nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD APR 9, 2026
2228 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
$93,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,256 sq ft
2228 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

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Market trends in 50316, IA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

96.9%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$156K

$14K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

9 days MoM

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

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$199,900
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Sale history for 1908 Burson St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #546709

Oct 30, 2017

Sold

$77,500

$47/sq ft

Aug 25, 2017

Listed

$79,900

$48/sq ft

DMMLS #365916

Oct 29, 2010

Sold

$69,000

$42/sq ft

Apr 16, 2010

Listed

$68,250

$41/sq ft

DMMLS #353949

Jan 21, 2010

Sold

$19,000

$12/sq ft

Sep 2, 2009

Listed

$22,900

$14/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,892 (+13.9%)

$20,400 + $138,900

$159,300

2025

$2,540 (+2.3%)

$20,400 + $138,900

$159,300

2024

$2,484 (+8.7%)

$17,400 + $119,300

$136,700

2023

$2,286 (+0.8%)

$17,400 + $119,300

$136,700

2022

$2,268 (+8.4%)

$14,200 + $91,700

$105,900

2021

$2,092 (−3.5%)

$14,200 + $91,700

$105,900

2020

$2,168 (−2.9%)

$14,200 + $91,700

$105,900

2019

$2,232 (+1.3%)

$12,500 + $79,900

$92,400

2018

$2,204 (+4.4%)

$12,500 + $79,900

$92,400

2017

$2,112 (+1.1%)

$10,700 + $80,900

$91,600

2016

$2,088 (−6.5%)

$10,000 + $76,600

$86,600

2013

$2,234

$10,000 + $77,300

$87,300

Tax history for 1908 Burson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,892 (+13.9%)

$20,400 + $138,900

$159,300

2025

$2,540 (+2.3%)

$20,400 + $138,900

$159,300

2024

$2,484 (+8.7%)

$17,400 + $119,300

$136,700

2023

$2,286 (+0.8%)

$17,400 + $119,300

$136,700

2022

$2,268 (+8.4%)

$14,200 + $91,700

$105,900

2021

$2,092 (−3.5%)

$14,200 + $91,700

$105,900

2020

$2,168 (−2.9%)

$14,200 + $91,700

$105,900

2019

$2,232 (+1.3%)

$12,500 + $79,900

$92,400

2018

$2,204 (+4.4%)

$12,500 + $79,900

$92,400

2017

$2,112 (+1.1%)

$10,700 + $80,900

$91,600

2016

$2,088 (−6.5%)

$10,000 + $76,600

$86,600

2013

$2,234

$10,000 + $77,300

$87,300

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

36 ft.

Lot depth

122 ft.

Lot size

5,087 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,648

Year built

1902

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

04006003001000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

RX1

Mixed Use District

RX1 is intended for transitional areas between MX districts and N districts, providing for residential and office buildings at a scale and intensity appropriate for corridors adjacent to low-scale neighborhoods.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Bank
General retail
Restaurant
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Hotel / motel
Library
Post office

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished

Interior Features
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.117
Lot Size Acres: 0.117
Lot Size Dimensions: 36X122
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Zoning: R160

Property Information
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,342

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,648
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5,087 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1902
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 04006003001000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Capitol View Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

2/10

Hiatt Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

3/10

East High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Des Moines, IA • 50316

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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$160,000 – $194,000

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Home values near 1908 Burson St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1929 Burson Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 660 Sq. Ft.	$185,471
1923 Burson Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 968 Sq. Ft.	$154,550
1900 Burson Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 884 Sq. Ft.	$133,180
1928 Burson Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1174 Sq. Ft.	$143,445
1836 Maple Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 855 Sq. Ft.	$143,427
1841 Walker Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 957 Sq. Ft.	$73,425
1933 Claypool Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 792 Sq. Ft.	$135,584

Address	Redfin Estimate
1939 Burson Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1020 Sq. Ft.	$150,242
1924 Burson Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1004 Sq. Ft.	$160,724
1906 Burson Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 841 Sq. Ft.	$85,779
1926 Burson Street, Des Moines, IA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 554 Sq. Ft.	$97,734
1832 Maple Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$127,328
1843 Walker Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1085 Sq. Ft.	$107,707
1935 Claypool Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1130 Sq. Ft.	$81,018

Address	Redfin Estimate
1901 Burson Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 962 Sq. Ft.	$150,047
1912 Burson Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1245 Sq. Ft.	$125,057
1930 Burson Street, Des Moines, IA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 698 Sq. Ft.	$155,509
1844 Maple Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 891 Sq. Ft.	$140,439
1837 Walker Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 868 Sq. Ft.	$88,649
1913 Walker Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 882 Sq. Ft.	$118,848
1943 Claypool Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 792 Sq. Ft.	$118,158

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