$183,900

1434 Martin Luther King Junior Pkwy Des Moines, IA 50314

Drake Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,189/month

Total Views 23,677
6 Beds
2 Baths
3,385 Sq Ft
$54 Price per Sq Ft

About This Home

$12,000,000+ in upgrades to this neighborhood is nearing completion! This 6-bedroom, 2,100+ sq. ft. duplex is nearly surrounded by redevelopment & rehabilitation. Choices abound for the new owner(s) of this property: live in one unit & rent the other for income; enjoy the income from both units; or convert the property back into a single-family home & enjoy the 6 bedrooms & all the space for themselves! The City of Des Moines has shown its commitment to improving this area and the results are becoming apparent.

Listing Agent

Dennis Combs

Network Realty Listed on: 05/14/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,242

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 7,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x155
  • Property is zoned NX1

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,385 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 08007295000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,242

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 54.33
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 941
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3385
  • Total Sq Ft: 3385

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1780
  • Lot S F: 7750
  • Lot Size: 50X155
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 08007295000000
  • Zoning: NX1

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: 2242.00
  • Net Taxes: 2242.00
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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
2024 $2,242 $114,000 $12,000 $102,000
2023 $2,064 $114,000 $12,000 $102,000
2022 $2,048 $87,600 $9,600 $78,000
2021 $1,956 $87,600 $9,600 $78,000
2020 $2,032 $78,400 $8,700 $69,700
2019 $2,020 $78,400 $8,700 $69,700
2018 $2,000 $75,200 $8,200 $67,000
2017 $1,894 $75,200 $8,200 $67,000
2016 $1,844 $70,000 $7,600 $62,400
2015 $1,844 $70,000 $7,600 $62,400
2014 $1,614 $63,000 $6,900 $56,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Sale $183,900 -- $54 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $55,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 718237

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 080-07295000000