$195,000
SOLD SEP 2, 2025

1236 43rd St Des Moines, IA 50311

Waveland Park Neighborhood
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,268 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$86 Per Sq Ft

22% Below List Price

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Log Fireplace

About This Home

As of September 2025

Amazing investment opportunity in Waveland Park. Endless
potential to build your dream home. Amazing location in the heart of Des Moines. Minutes from shopping, restaurants, schools, the Avenues District, and downtown. Home improvement and reimbursement available through Invest DSM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alexis Johnson

Iowa Realty Beaverdale Listed on: 06/05/2025

Iowa Realty Beaverdale

Last Buyer's Agent

Katie Espenhover

Agency Iowa

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x197
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Property is zoned N5

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,268 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 10004348000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Architecture: Farmhouse
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 103.62
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 85.98
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2268
  • Total Sq Ft: 2268

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Block, Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3170
  • Lot S F: 13790
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 70X197
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10004348000000
  • Zoning: N5

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 6782.00
  • Net Taxes: 6576.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2025
Closed on
Sep 2, 2025
Sold by
Alexis J Homes Inc
Bought by
Espenhover Travis and Espenhover Katie
Seller's Agent
Alexis Johnson
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Buyer's Agent
Katie Espenhover
Agency Iowa
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-22%
Views
142

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
444.23%
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Outstanding Balance
$225,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$26,421

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2025
Sold by
Rholdings Llc
Bought by
Alexis J Homes Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,750
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2024
Sold by
Cash Homes Iowa Ii Llc
Bought by
Rholdings Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,421
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2001
Sold by
Boyt Steven and Boyt Kris
Bought by
Doncarlos William Roger and Montgomery Ashley W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$141,750
Interest Rate
6.59%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $195,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $195,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $225,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $225,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $142,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $142,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $157,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $225,000 Construction
Closed $225,000 Construction
Previous Owner $168,750 Construction
Previous Owner $145,421 New Conventional
Previous Owner $141,750 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/02/2025 09/02/25 Sold $195,000 -17.0% $86 / Sq Ft
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Price Changed $235,000 -4.1% $104 / Sq Ft
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Price Changed $245,000 -2.0% $108 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $250,000 -- $110 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,296 $374,000 $64,200 $309,800
2024 $6,296 $337,500 $56,900 $280,600
2023 $6,606 $337,500 $56,900 $280,600
2022 $6,554 $289,200 $50,300 $238,900
2021 $6,398 $289,200 $50,300 $238,900
2020 $6,642 $265,000 $45,900 $219,100
2019 $6,178 $265,000 $45,900 $219,100
2018 $6,110 $238,400 $40,200 $198,200
2017 $5,622 $238,400 $40,200 $198,200
2016 $5,472 $216,400 $36,000 $180,400
2015 $5,472 $216,400 $36,000 $180,400
2014 $4,988 $203,700 $33,200 $170,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alexis Johnson

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Alexis Johnson

    Iowa Realty Beaverdale

    (515) 277-6211

    5 in this area

    109 Total Sales

    Alexis Johnson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Katie Espenhover

    Agency Iowa

    (641) 891-7150

    1 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Katie Espenhover
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 719638

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 100-04348000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50311 Waveland Park

1236 43rd St, Des Moines, IA

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