$249,000

1401 Cutler Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,575/month

Total Views 3,303
4 Beds
2 Baths
953 Sq Ft
$261 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Great Room
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

This fully renovated ranch offers modern comfort, thoughtful design, and move-in-ready appeal. Updates include a new roof, siding, windows, garage door, and garage lift. The main level features new flooring, fresh paint, and a bright, open layout. The remodeled kitchen includes custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and newer appliances, and the updated main bath has a new vanity, toilet, and shower. The finished basement adds about 1,500 sq. ft. of living space with a large family room, a fourth non-conforming bedroom, and a full bathroom—perfect for guests, a play area, or a home office.

Listing Agent

Tobias Brown

Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames License #S69241000 Listed on: 10/31/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,150

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 10,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 140
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 953 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Natural lighting in basement

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06471-000-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,150

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size: 75 x 140
  • Road Frontage Type: Maintained
  • Directions: Exit onto SW 14th St, turn right (south), then left on Kenyon Ave, right on Cutler Ave, and continue to 1401 Cutler Ave, on the left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 953.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Features:Sump Pump2: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl: Yes
  • Terrain:Level: Yes
  • Floor:Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Block: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Daylight, Full, Sump Pump
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 527.0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • General Information:Garage Type2: Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Information:Homeowners Association (HOA): No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10500.0
  • Parcel #: 06471-000-000
  • Zoning: Residential

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $3,150 $179,400 $34,100 $145,300
2024 $3,150 $170,600 $31,900 $138,700
2023 $3,022 $170,600 $31,900 $138,700
2022 $2,998 $137,100 $26,500 $110,600
2021 $2,914 $137,100 $26,500 $110,600
2020 $3,250 $125,400 $24,200 $101,200
2019 $3,012 $125,400 $24,200 $101,200
2018 $2,982 $112,100 $21,100 $91,000
2017 $2,794 $112,100 $21,100 $91,000
2016 $2,722 $103,300 $19,100 $84,200
2015 $2,722 $103,300 $19,100 $84,200
2014 $2,602 $97,900 $18,700 $79,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/31/2025 10/31/25 For Sale $249,000 +111.9% $261 / Sq Ft
09/01/2015 09/01/15 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2013 08/29/13 Sold $117,500 0.0% $123 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/08/2013 08/08/13 For Sale $117,500 -- $123 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Sheriffs Deed $149,000 None Listed On Document
Sheriffs Deed $149,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $117,500 None Available
Contract Of Sale $117,500 None Available
Legal Action Court Order $76,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $114,977 FHA
Previous Owner $76,200 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Closed $0 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 68841

APN: 120-06471000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous South

1401 Cutler Ave, Des Moines, IA

For Sale

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