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Sold for $87,500 on 05/12/25
$87,500
1353 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
2beds
866sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
4,878.72 Square Feet Lot
$87,800 Zestimate®
$101/sqft
$1,092 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 19, 2025 at 05:51am
Listed by:
Misty Darling (515)962-5555,
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
Bought with:
Justin Marshall
RE/MAX Results
Bob Rubenking
RE/MAX Results
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 715451
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Interior area
- Total structure area: 866
- Total interior livable area: 866 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 4,878 sqft
- Dimensions: 37 x 130
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 11000216000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1912
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan