Welcome to this 2 bed, 1 bath charming bungalow tucked away on a quiet street! Freshly updated LVP flooring gives the home a clean, modern feel. The 2 car garage, plus additional parking space provides plenty of space for vehicles, storage, a workshop or all your extras! Whether you're a first time homebuyer, investor, or just someone looking for cozy living with great garage space, this one is worth a look!
For sale
$170,000
1204 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
720sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,246/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
10,497 Square Feet Lot
$165,700 Zestimate®
$236/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 2 days |
- 540 |
- 37 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melissa Jackson (515)991-2625,
Platinum Realty LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746942
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 720
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 10,497 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75 x 140
Details
- Parcel number: 12004492000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $236/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $137,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,234
- Date on market: 8/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$165,700
$157,000 - $174,000
$1,341/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $170,000+17.2%$236/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #746942 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2023 | Sold | $145,000+3.6%$201/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #668138 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2023 | Pending sale | $140,000$194/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #668138 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $140,000+49.2%$194/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #668138 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2019 | Sold | $93,820-4.8%$130/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #576735 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2019 | Pending sale | $98,500$137/sqft |
Source: Dream Street Realty, PLLC #576735 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $98,500$137/sqft |
Source: Dream Street Realty, PLLC #576735 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2019 | Pending sale | $98,500$137/sqft |
Source: Dream Street Realty, PLLC #576735 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2019 | Price change | $98,500-1.5%$137/sqft |
Source: Dream Street Realty, PLLC #576735 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2018 | Price change | $100,000-11.4%$139/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #572041 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2018 | Price change | $112,900-5.8%$157/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #572041 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2018 | Listed for sale | $119,900$167/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #572041 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,234 +2% | $137,700 +23.7% |
| 2024 | $2,190 +12% | $111,300 |
| 2023 | $1,956 +0.8% | $111,300 +21.1% |
| 2022 | $1,940 -7.8% | $91,900 |
| 2021 | $2,104 -3.5% | $91,900 -1.1% |
| 2020 | $2,180 +15.1% | $92,900 |
| 2019 | $1,894 +15.2% | $92,900 +31.8% |
| 2018 | $1,644 | $70,500 |
| 2017 | $1,644 +20.2% | $70,500 +8.1% |
| 2016 | $1,368 | $65,200 |
| 2015 | $1,368 +13.8% | $65,200 +7.6% |
| 2014 | $1,202 | $60,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $60,600 -1.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $61,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $61,300 -1% |
| 2010 | -- | $61,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $61,900 -0.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $62,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $62,300 +14.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $54,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $54,400 +8.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $50,090 +17% |
| 2002 | -- | $42,810 |
| 2001 | -- | $42,810 |
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Neighborhood: Watrous South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Wright Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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