On a historic street, lined with giant sycamore trees, is this charming 3 BR 1,606 SF brick bungalow, built in 1925. The home has a welcoming covered front porch, hardwood floors, original woodwork, updated kitchen, living room with wood burning fireplace and chandelier, formal dining room with chandelier, updated bath, unfinished walk-up attic. There is a large 26'30' garage built in 2014.
Sold for $269,000 on 10/31/23
$269,000
1540 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
3beds
1,606sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
7,579.44 Square Feet Lot
$275,600 Zestimate®
$167/sqft
$1,537 Estimated rent
Home value
$275,600
$262,000 - $289,000
$1,537/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 01, 2023 at 06:48am
Listed by:
RICK WANAMAKER (515)453-4300,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing,
MARCIA WANAMAKER 515-771-3330,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Bought with:
Rainey Cook
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 681700
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,606
- Total interior livable area: 1,606 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 7,579 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 152
Details
- Parcel number: 11003371000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2023 | Sold | $269,000-3.9%$167/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #681700 | ||
| 10/2/2023 | Pending sale | $280,000$174/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #681700 | ||
| 9/29/2023 | Price change | $280,000-6.4%$174/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #681700 | ||
| 9/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $299,000+121.5%$186/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #681700 | ||
| 3/24/2016 | Sold | $135,000$84/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,036 -5.9% | $222,600 |
| 2023 | $4,290 +0.8% | $222,600 +16.6% |
| 2022 | $4,256 +7.6% | $190,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Union Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Cattell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Goodrell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 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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