This classic colonial-style 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers over 1,900 sq ft of finished space and is full of charm and functionality. The main floor features a large living room, spacious kitchen with plenty of storage, formal dining room, a plant alcove, and a study or office that could serve as a 5th non-conforming bedroom. Enjoy relaxing in the cozy 3-season porch or on the covered back deck overlooking the backyard. Upstairs you’ll find four bedrooms and a full bath. The home showcases beautiful hardwood floors, plus new carpet and LVP flooring in the kitchen. The partially finished basement offers a rec room or secondary living space—perfect for movie nights, a play area, or a home gym. You’ll appreciate the fully fenced yard, tuck under garage, and ample street parking for guests. Conveniently located near downtown, the Capitol, and hospitals—this home would also make a fantastic rental opportunity for traveling nurses or anyone seeking easy access to everything Des Moines has to offer!
Pending
$204,900
911 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
4beds
1,899sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
3,136.32 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$108/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 28, 2025 at 07:46am
Listed by:
Ryan Rohlf (319)423-4139,
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 715131
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,899
- Total interior livable area: 1,899 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 300
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 3,136.32 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 04004461000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $108/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $177,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,857
- Date on market: 4/9/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
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