$390,000
SOLD AUG 8, 2025

1547 Des Moines St Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,021 Sq Ft
7,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$382 Per Sq Ft

394% Above List Price

25 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2025

This 2 bed 1 bath home located near East Village offers over 1000 square foot of finish. Enclosed porch, living room, kitchen, and bedroom located on the main level. Oversized second bedroom is located on the second level of the home. This home is being sold as is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Paletta

EXP Realty, LLC Listed on: 06/12/2025

EXP Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Joanne May

RE/MAX Revolution

RE/MAX Revolution

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $487

Year Built

  • Built in 1886

Lot Details

  • 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x150

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,021 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04005188000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$487

Year Built

Built in 1886

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 67.58
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 381.98
  • Year Built: 1886
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1021
  • Total Sq Ft: 1021

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1720
  • Lot S F: 7500
  • Lot Size: 50X150
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04005188000000
  • Zoning: res

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: 486.94
  • Net Taxes: 205.88

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2025
Closed on
Aug 7, 2025
Sold by
Biggins Jean and Biggins Todd
Bought by
E & Y Rentals Llc
Seller's Agent
Joe Paletta
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Joanne May
RE/MAX Revolution
List Price
$79,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
$311,000
393.67%
Views
49

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-97.31%
Original Mortgage
$163,000
Outstanding Balance
$162,860
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$13,140

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2025
Sold by
Gilson William
Bought by
Biggins Jean

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2015
Sold by
Hesseltine Teresa
Bought by
Gilson William

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2014
Sold by
Egbert Inc
Bought by
Gilson William

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2005
Sold by
Gilson William E
Bought by
Egbert Inc
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 $39,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $163,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Sold $390,000 +465.2% $382 / Sq Ft
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Price Changed $69,000 -12.7% $68 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 For Sale $79,000 -- $77 / 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 $238 $25,800 $14,300 $11,500
2024 $238 $22,600 $12,500 $10,100
2023 $206 $22,600 $12,500 $10,100
2022 $202 $17,600 $10,100 $7,500
2021 $178 $17,600 $10,100 $7,500
2020 $178 $15,700 $8,900 $6,800
2019 $2,127 $15,700 $8,900 $6,800
2018 $242 $46,700 $7,400 $39,300
2017 $176 $46,700 $7,400 $39,300
2016 $916 $43,500 $6,800 $36,700
2015 $146 $43,500 $6,800 $36,700
2014 $124 $42,300 $6,800 $35,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joe Paletta

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Joe Paletta

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (402) 960-0645

    2 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Joe Paletta
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  • Joanne May

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Joanne May

    RE/MAX

    (515) 979-4279

    4 in this area

    220 Total Sales

    Joanne May
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 720077

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 040-05188000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50316 Capitol East

1547 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA

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