Charming 3-Bedroom Home in Historic Capital Park: discover the character and charm of this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1.5-story home in the heart of old Des Moines' historic Capital Park neighborhood. This home blends modern convenience with classic appeal, featuring new windows, luxury vinyl plank flooring on the main level and new carpeting on the stairs and in the upstairs bedrooms.
The updated bathrooms are clean and simple, while the original wood trim throughout the home adds a touch of timeless elegance. Enjoy relaxing on the cozy front porch, perfect for three-season use with its ample windows. The private, fenced backyard offers a peaceful retreat and includes a garage with additional alley access.
Conveniently located near the Capitol complex, downtown, the East Village, hospitals, and I-235, this home is ideally situated for easy access to all that Des Moines has to offer.
Sold for $176,000 on 12/10/24
$176,000
1208 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316
3beds
1,015sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1916
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$175,800 Zestimate®
$173/sqft
$1,503 Estimated rent
Home value
$175,800
$165,000 - $188,000
$1,503/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 25, 2025 at 08:14am
Listed by:
Luanne Myers,
Redfin Corporation
Bought with:
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 65487
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Daylight,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,015
- Total interior livable area: 1,015 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 040/04449000000
- Zoning: NX1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2024 | Sold | $176,000+1.1%$173/sqft |
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| 10/23/2024 | Pending sale | $174,000$171/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #701330 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2024 | Price change | $174,000-5.4%$171/sqft |
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| 9/20/2024 | Price change | $184,000-2.6%$181/sqft |
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| 9/4/2024 | Price change | $189,000-5%$186/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,036 +24.4% | $114,000 |
| 2023 | $1,636 -10.7% | $114,000 +45.6% |
| 2022 | $1,832 +7.4% | $78,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Capitol Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Carver Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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