Darson Grantham
Keller Williams Realty GDM
(641) 247-4098
230 Total Sales
3 in Martin Luther King Jr Park
$55K - $231K Price Range
1657 Walker St Des Moines, IA 50316
Martin Luther King Jr Park NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $114,942
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,344
Sq Ft
$86/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- No HOA
- Outdoor Storage
- Forced Air Heating System
About This Home
As of August 2025Investment Property!!! Located close to Williams Football Stadium and East High. This 2 story has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Each floor has a kitchenette. Full basement. Good rental potential or flip. Sold AS IS condition. Back to I-235 with a nice yard.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $960
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 4,667 Sq Ft Lot
- Irregular Lot
- Property is zoned R NX1
Home Design
- Brick Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,344 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Unfinished Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Additional Features
- Outdoor Storage
- Forced Air Heating System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 040/05381-001-000 & 040/05380-002-000
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 13, 2025
Closed on
Jul 8, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jamie Smith
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Buyer's Agent
Mariela Mendoza
LPT Realty, LLC
List Price
$75,000
Sold Price
$65,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-13.33%
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$49,942
Avg. Annual Appreciation
76.83%
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Outstanding Balance
$221,434
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$106,492
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 4, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 3, 2002
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 23, 2001
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 2, 2001
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Martin Luther King Jr Park, IA
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Darson Grantham
-
Tammy Claiborne
Tammy Claiborne
Iowa Realty Ankeny
(515) 619-6710
102 Total Sales
1 in Martin Luther King Jr Park
$99,500 Price
-
Shawntel Cooney
Shawntel Cooney
Responds QuicklyIowa Realty South
(515) 461-8637
115 Total Sales
1 in Martin Luther King Jr Park
$80,000 Price
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Kim Schmidt
Kim Schmidt
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Concepts
(515) 305-3575
101 Total Sales
1 in Martin Luther King Jr Park
$118,000 Price
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Jonathan Musser
Jonathan Musser
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Precision
(515) 400-3229
207 Total Sales
2 in Martin Luther King Jr Park
$163K - $268K Price Range
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Patricia Parker
Patricia Parker
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Concepts
52 Total Sales
3 in Martin Luther King Jr Park
$23K - $115K Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $65,000 | None Listed On Document | ||
| $12,000 | None Available | ||
| $55,000 | -- | ||
| $884 | -- | ||
| -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $225,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2025 08/06/25 | Sold | $65,000 | -13.3% | $48 / Sq Ft |
| 06/18/2025 06/18/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/13/2025 06/13/25 | For Sale | $75,000 | -- | $56 / Sq Ft |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
Tax History
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| 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 | $882 | $50,200 | $8,200 | $42,000 |
| 2024 | $882 | $44,800 | $7,300 | $37,500 |
| 2023 | $810 | $44,800 | $7,300 | $37,500 |
| 2022 | $596 | $34,400 | $5,800 | $28,600 |
| 2021 | $582 | $34,400 | $5,800 | $28,600 |
| 2020 | $3,075 | $31,900 | $5,400 | $26,500 |
| 2019 | $921 | $31,900 | $5,400 | $26,500 |
| 2018 | $524 | $28,400 | $4,700 | $23,700 |
| 2017 | $480 | $28,400 | $4,700 | $23,700 |
| 2016 | $464 | $26,300 | $4,400 | $21,900 |
| 2015 | $464 | $26,300 | $4,400 | $21,900 |
| 2014 | $502 | $27,600 | $4,900 | $22,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Jamie Smith
Seller's Agent in 2025
Jamie Smith
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
(515) 251-7882
2 in this area
151 Total Sales
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Mariela Mendoza
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Mariela Mendoza
LPT Realty, LLC
(515) 612-3389
9 in this area
169 Total Sales
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Junior Ibarra
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Junior Ibarra
Keller Williams Realty GDM
(515) 417-0624
26 in this area
887 Total Sales
Map
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 720256
APN: 040-05380002000
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