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Sold for $359,000 on 12/08/25
  • $359,000

    1021 45th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

    3beds
    1,664sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1920
    0.28 Acres Lot
    $359,000 Zestimate®
    $216/sqft
    $2,053 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $359,000

    $341,000 - $377,000

    $2,053/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    This Arts and Craft 1920s home invites you in with timeless charm. Natural light pours through every window, showing off the refinished original hardwood floors. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening unwind in the enclosed four season front porch. The spacious kitchen, family room, formal dining room, and back mudroom make everyday living both functional and comfortable. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms, a full bath, and access to an unfinished attic. already plumbed and ready to become your dream suite or creative space. Walk downstairs to a bright, clean basement complete with a half bath, radon mitigation system and a sump pump; all of which make this home as practical as it is beautiful. The entire exterior of the house was freshly painted in Summer 2025. The home sits on a corner lot with a fully-fenced backyard and a large two-car garage. A rare mix of character, comfort, and potential to add square footage (attic space) in a desirable and convenient location. All information obtained from seller and public records.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: December 08, 2025 at 10:46am

    Listed by:

    Molly Thornton (515)971-5880,

    RE/MAX Precision

    Bought with:

    Stacey Smith

    Century 21 Signature

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 729188MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Separate/Formal Dining Room
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,664
    • Total interior livable area: 1,664 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Open, Patio
    • Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio
    • Fencing: Wood,Full
    Lot
    • Size: 0.28 Acres
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 09006764000000
    • Zoning: N5

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Two Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1920

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/8/2025Sold$359,000$216/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #729188
    11/5/2025Pending sale$359,000$216/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #729188
    10/27/2025Listed for sale$359,000+14.9%$216/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #729188
    11/29/2021Sold$312,500-3.8%$188/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #640530
    11/3/2021Pending sale$325,000$195/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #640530

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$5,388 -1%$284,400
    2023$5,442 +0.8%$284,400 +18.6%
    2022$5,400 +3.3%$239,800

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Waveland Park

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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