Step into the character and charm of this 1915 Des Moines home offering 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, and 1,352 sq ft of living space on an impressive 0.45-acre lot. The oversized yard—nearly 20,000 sq ft—creates a rare sense of privacy and room to expand, garden, entertain, or add future amenities. Inside, the home features seven total rooms with flexible layout options, making it easy to fit a variety of lifestyles. Whether you need extra bedrooms, a home office, or a creative space, this property gives you options. Located in an established neighborhood in the heart of Des Moines, this home provides quick access to local parks, schools, retail, and commuter routes. A great opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor looking for a large lot and a property with plenty of upside. Homes with this kind of lot size inside the city don’t come around often—this one is ready for its next chapter.
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$188Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Bryan Curtis• Attain RE
Contact: (515) 770-2491
Bought with Shawna Sample• Keller Williams Realty GDM
*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
4
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
64 ft.
Lot depth
307 ft.
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,352
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10001203000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Sep 3, 2025 • Final
Residential other building
Remodel
Jan 27, 2025 • Final
Electrical (residential) - other
Electrical
Fire sprinkler
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.451
Lot Size Acres: 0.451
Lot Size Dimensions: 64X307
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N3B
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,790
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,352
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10001203000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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, 14 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50310
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
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.
10.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$242,000 – $293,000
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