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Sold for $269,000 on 10/31/23
  • $269,000

    1540 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

    3beds
    1,606sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1925
    7,579.44 Square Feet Lot
    $275,600 Zestimate®
    $167/sqft
    $1,537 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $275,600

    $262,000 - $289,000

    $1,537/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    On a historic street, lined with giant sycamore trees, is this charming 3 BR 1,606 SF brick bungalow, built in 1925. The home has a welcoming covered front porch, hardwood floors, original woodwork, updated kitchen, living room with wood burning fireplace and chandelier, formal dining room with chandelier, updated bath, unfinished walk-up attic. There is a large 26'30' garage built in 2014.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: November 01, 2023 at 06:48am

    Listed by:

    RICK WANAMAKER (515)453-4300,

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing,

    MARCIA WANAMAKER 515-771-3330,

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    Bought with:

    Rainey Cook

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 681700MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Dining Area
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,606
    • Total interior livable area: 1,606 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Lot
    • Size: 7,579 sqft
    • Dimensions: 50 x 152
    Details
    • Parcel number: 11003371000000
    • Zoning: Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1925

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

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

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/31/2023Sold$269,000-3.9%$167/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #681700
    10/2/2023Pending sale$280,000$174/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #681700
    9/29/2023Price change$280,000-6.4%$174/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #681700
    9/8/2023Listed for sale$299,000+121.5%$186/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #681700
    3/24/2016Sold$135,000$84/sqft
    Source: Public Record

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$4,036 -5.9%$222,600
    2023$4,290 +0.8%$222,600 +16.6%
    2022$4,256 +7.6%$190,900

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Union Park

    Nearby schools

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    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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