A RARE FIND for this spacious one story with nearly 1300SF! As you arrive, you'll be greeted by a front entry and closet that leads into the oversized living room with two HUGE windows that let the sunlight in! Three bedrooms, all with large closets are conveniently located on the back side of the home with a gorgeous view of the trees! And, don't miss the oversized kitchen complete with newer oak cabinets, center island with room for bar stools, and a large eating area. The kitchen connects to the garage through the breezeway, a perfect spot to drop everything before you come in the house! Newer furnace and carpet throughout. Stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, dryer stay, plus HSA warranty included!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
8,960 sq ftLot Size
$137Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Beth Ernst• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with Richard Sabala• RE/MAX Precision
Source:DMMLS #452811
Redfin Estimate
$170,257
$14K since sold in July 2018$5,000 since August
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Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 4.5% lower than the average sale price ($178K) of 6 comparable homes.
A RARE FIND for this spacious one story with nearly 1300SF! As you arrive, you'll be greeted by a front entry and closet that leads into the oversized living room with two HUGE windows that let the sunlight in! Three bedrooms, all with large closets are conveniently located on the back side of the home with a gorgeous view of the trees! And, don't miss the oversized kitchen complete with newer oak cabinets, center island with room for bar stools, and a large eating area. The kitchen connects to the garage through the breezeway, a perfect spot to drop everything before you come in the house! Newer furnace and carpet throughout. Stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, dryer stay, plus HSA warranty included!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,062 (+2.3%)
$15,400 + $109,400
$124,800
2024
$2,016 (+10.5%)
$13,900 + $99,000
$112,900
2023
$1,824 (+0.9%)
$13,900 + $99,000
$112,900
2022
$1,808 (+4.9%)
$11,100 + $75,200
$86,300
2021
$1,724 (−3.5%)
$11,100 + $75,200
$86,300
2020
$1,786 (+2.4%)
$11,100 + $75,200
$86,300
2019
$1,744 (+1.4%)
$10,000 + $67,700
$77,700
2018
$1,720 (−7.5%)
$10,000 + $67,700
$77,700
2017
$1,860 (−2.8%)
$9,400 + $64,000
$73,400
2016
$1,914 (+5.5%)
$8,800 + $60,000
$68,800
2013
$1,814
$9,200 + $62,800
$72,000
Tax history for 2016 23rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,062 (+2.3%)
$15,400 + $109,400
$124,800
2024
$2,016 (+10.5%)
$13,900 + $99,000
$112,900
2023
$1,824 (+0.9%)
$13,900 + $99,000
$112,900
2022
$1,808 (+4.9%)
$11,100 + $75,200
$86,300
2021
$1,724 (−3.5%)
$11,100 + $75,200
$86,300
2020
$1,786 (+2.4%)
$11,100 + $75,200
$86,300
2019
$1,744 (+1.4%)
$10,000 + $67,700
$77,700
2018
$1,720 (−7.5%)
$10,000 + $67,700
$77,700
2017
$1,860 (−2.8%)
$9,400 + $64,000
$73,400
2016
$1,914 (+5.5%)
$8,800 + $60,000
$68,800
2013
$1,814
$9,200 + $62,800
$72,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
N5
Neighborhood District
N5 is intended to preserve the scale and character of neighborhoods developed with a mix of bungalow and two-story houses, predominantly in the Victorian, Revival, and Arts and Crafts styles pursuant to House D building type in section 135-2.16 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FOUNTAIN PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,244
Building Sq. Ft: 1,556
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: 8F VAC ALLEY LYG W & ADJ & ALL LOT 2 BLK 4 FOUNTAIN PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 312
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,960
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: 4
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.206
Depth Footage: 135.8
Front Footage: 66
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,244
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,960 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08002251001000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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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Estimated sale price
$162,000 – $196,000
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