For sale

$187,000

1606 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

2beds

793sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1949

9,278.28 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$236/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Welcome home to this cozy South Des Moines home! This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence has been lovingly cared for and thoughtfully updated throughout. Step inside to a warm, welcoming living space filled with natural light, enhanced by many new main level windows. Additional recent improvements include completely updated electrical system (2025), new roof (2022), and new siding (2021), offering peace of mind for years to come. One of the true highlights of this property is the massive, oversized 2-stall garage which is perfect for hobbyists, additional storage, or entertaining. Even better, it features a built-in bar setup, creating a fun and unique space! Whether you're a first-time buyer, looking to downsize, or simply searching for a move-in ready home, this property is a perfect fit. All information obtained from seller and public records.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 793
Total interior livable area: 793 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 1
Exterior features: Storage

Lot

Size: 9,278.28 Square Feet

Details

Additional structures: Storage
Parcel number: 12002683000000
Zoning: RX1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow,Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1949

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $236/sqft
Tax assessed value: $157,600
Annual tax amount: $2,970
Date on market: 4/8/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/8/2026	Listed for sale	$187,000+15.1%$236/sqft
Source: DMMLS #737962 Report a problem
8/3/2022	Sold	$162,500+8.4%$205/sqft
Source: DMMLS #654234 Report a problem
6/22/2022	Pending sale	$149,900$189/sqft
Source: DMMLS #654234 Report a problem
6/16/2022	Listed for sale	$149,900+274.8%$189/sqft
Source: DMMLS #654234 Report a problem
11/1/2012	Sold	$40,000$50/sqft
Source: DMMLS #407697 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,802 +2%	$157,600 +12.9%
2024	$2,746 +15.7%	$139,600
2023	$2,374 -0.1%	$139,600 +38.6%
2022	$2,376 +8.3%	$100,700 -0.9%
2021	$2,194 -30.2%	$101,600 +15.6%
2020	$3,144 +46.4%	$87,900
2019	$2,148 +1%	$87,900 +10%
2018	$2,126	$79,900
2017	$2,126 +6%	$79,900 +5%
2016	$2,006	$76,100
2015	$2,006 +19.1%	$76,100 +1.6%
2014	$1,684	$74,900 +13.8%
2013	--	$65,800 +1.4%
2012	--	$64,900
2011	--	$64,900 -8.6%
2010	--	$71,000
2009	--	$71,000 +0.6%
2008	--	$70,600
2007	--	$70,600 +10.3%
2006	--	$64,000
2005	--	$64,000 +12.3%
2003	--	$57,010 +7.3%
2002	--	$53,130
2001	--	$53,130