For sale

$195,000

1602 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

3beds

907sqft

$1,509/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1955

9,278 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$215/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Modern finishes throughoutRecently updatedFresh flooringUpstairs master suiteNice-sized backyard

Unmatched value under $200K! Skip the fixer-upper headaches with this recently updated, completely move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. Boasting fresh flooring and modern finishes throughout, it offers total peace of mind at an affordable price. The upstairs master suite allows for your own personal sanctuary! Sitting conveniently near the highway and airport for effortless commuting. Outside, enjoy a nice-sized backyard, an attached 1-car garage. Tour this worry-free gem before it's gone

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Electric, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: Vinyl

Interior area

Total structure area: 907
Total interior livable area: 907 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5

Lot

Size: 9,278 Square Feet
Dimensions: 62 x 148

Details

Parcel number: 12002681000000
Zoning: RX1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block, Slab
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1955

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: $215/sqft
Tax assessed value: $136,500
Annual tax amount: $2,572
Date on market: 10/8/2026
Cumulative days on market: 6 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/8/2026	Listed for sale	$195,000+8456.4%$215/sqft
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9/18/2026	Listing removed	$1,600$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
8/19/2026	Price change	$1,600-5.9%$2/sqft
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7/28/2026	Listed for rent	$1,700$2/sqft
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7/15/2025	Listing removed	$1,700$2/sqft
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7/1/2025	Listed for rent	$1,700$2/sqft
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10/14/2024	Sold	$2,279$3/sqft
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7/30/2024	Sold	$2,279-96.8%$3/sqft
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11/7/2011	Sold	$72,000+11.6%$79/sqft
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9/15/2004	Sold	$64,500$71/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,428 +2.1%	$136,500 +12.9%
2024	$2,378 +5.1%	$120,900
2023	$2,262 +0.7%	$120,900 +25.9%
2022	$2,246 -15.7%	$96,000
2021	$2,666 +24%	$96,000 +15.8%
2020	$2,150 +6.2%	$82,900
2019	$2,024 +1%	$82,900 +10.1%
2018	$2,004	$75,300
2017	$2,004 +4.9%	$75,300 +3.9%
2016	$1,910	$72,500
2015	$1,910 +4.6%	$72,500 +1.7%
2014	$1,826	$71,300
2013	--	$71,300 +0.8%
2012	--	$70,700
2011	--	$70,700 -7.1%
2010	--	$76,100
2009	--	$76,100 -14.1%
2008	--	$88,600
2007	--	$88,600 +9.7%
2006	--	$80,800
2005	--	$80,800 +13.1%
2003	--	$71,410 +8.4%
2002	--	$65,860
2001	--	$65,860