Welcome to 1009 Luster Lane, a charming 3-bed, 1-bath ranch home in Des Moines, just steps from Blank Park Zoo! Built in 1964, this well-maintained home offers 831 sq ft of living space with a spacious full basement for extra storage or potential finishing. Enjoy an updated exterior with vinyl siding, a concrete block foundation, and a low-maintenance hip roof. The large 11,200 sq ft lot features a big backyard—perfect for entertaining or gardening—and a detached 20x22 garage built in 1983. Located in a quiet South Des Moines neighborhood with easy access to schools, parks, shopping, and the zoo, this property is ideal for first-time homebuyers or investors seeking a solid rental opportunity. Zoned N3A residential and in above-normal condition per assessor records. Don’t miss your chance to own a home in one of Des Moines' most convenient and unique locations!
For sale
$200,000
1009 Luster Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
831sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
0.26 Acres Lot
$195,800 Zestimate®
$241/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Big backyardLow-maintenance hip roof
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- on Zillow |
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 21, 2025 at 06:16am
Listed by:
Pennie Carroll (515)490-8025,
Pennie Carroll & Associates,
Laura Aguero 806-790-0899,
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 715570
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 831
- Total interior livable area: 831 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 80 x 140
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 12005891000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $241/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $160,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,958
- Date on market: 4/14/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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