Charming 2-Bedroom Home with Fenced Yard and Dry Basement!
Welcome to 1208 Pleasant View Drive, a well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath home located in a quiet, established neighborhood on Des Moines’ southeast side. This cozy home features a bright living space, functional kitchen, and two comfortable bedrooms perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors.
Enjoy peace of mind with a dry basement offering ample storage or potential for future living space. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard—great for pets, play, or entertaining—and a 1-car detached garage providing secure parking and extra space for tools or toys.
Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, and just minutes from downtown Des Moines. Affordable, move-in ready, and full of potential—don’t miss your chance to own this gem!
Sold for $116,000 on 08/18/25
$116,000
1208 Pleasant View Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
776sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
6,011.28 Square Feet Lot
$115,300 Zestimate®
$149/sqft
$1,286 Estimated rent
Home value
$115,300
$110,000 - $121,000
$1,286/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 17, 2025 at 09:11am
Listed by:
Christopher Foster (641)891-8178,
Weichert, Realtors - 515 Agency
Bought with:
Jordon Vivanh
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 722858
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Partially Finished,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 776
- Total interior livable area: 776 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 100
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,011 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 010/02206000000
- Zoning: N5-Re
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- 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,Contract,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2025 | Sold | $116,000-3.3%$149/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #722858 | ||
| 8/6/2025 | Pending sale | $120,000$155/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #722858 | ||
| 7/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $120,000+65.5%$155/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #722858 | ||
| 10/17/2012 | Sold | $72,500$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 4/27/2000 | Sold | $72,500+145.8%$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,252 -2.6% | $124,900 |
| 2023 | $2,312 +0.8% | $124,900 +16.7% |
| 2022 | $2,294 +8.9% | $107,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Gray's Lake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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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