From the moment you step inside, this charming 1.5-story home has a way of surprising you. Original hardwood floors, built-ins, and arched doorways bring all the character, while a functional layout gives you plenty of room to make it your own. The main level features a spacious living room, dining room, kitchen, full bath, and two bedrooms.
Upstairs, knotty pine walls and ceilings create an extra-cozy retreat with two closets, perfect for a primary bedroom, home office or creative space. The partially finished basement adds even more usable space with a comfortable second living or hangout area, plus plenty of storage.
Outside, the fully fenced backyard is ready to be enjoyed, with established perennial gardens, a fire pit, storage shed, and plenty of room for pets, gardening, or summer nights around the fire. An attached one-car garage adds everyday convenience.
This home is an easy walk to Snookies and Perkins Elementary, with all of your favorite Beaverdale and Waveland neighborhood shops and restaurants close by. It's also located within an NFC lending area, giving buyers access to unique financing and renovation loan opportunities.
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All information obtained from seller and public records.
For sale
$225,000
1608 45th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
980sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$230/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Partially finished basementArched doorwaysOriginal hardwood floorsPlenty of storageTwo closetsFully fenced backyardStorage shed
- 18 days
- 1,038
- 83
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Hannah Garrison,
RE/MAX Precision,
Sara Hopkins 515-710-6030,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 748121
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 980
- Total interior livable area: 980 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 350
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
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Details
- Parcel number: 10010375000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
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: $230/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $193,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,639
- Date on market: 8/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000+7.1%$230/sqft |
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| 2/24/2022 | Sold | $210,000+5%$214/sqft |
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| 1/7/2022 | Pending sale | $200,000$204/sqft |
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| 1/5/2022 | Listed for sale | $200,000+21.1%$204/sqft |
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| 7/24/2020 | Sold | $165,100+42.3%$168/sqft |
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| 4/22/2016 | Sold | $116,000-3.3%$118/sqft |
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| 4/18/2016 | Pending sale | $119,900$122/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #514337 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2016 | Listed for sale | $119,900$122/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #514337 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,484 +2.1% | $193,100 +11.3% |
| 2024 | $3,414 -0.2% | $173,500 |
| 2023 | $3,422 +7.4% | $173,500 +19.5% |
| 2022 | $3,186 +2.3% | $145,200 |
| 2021 | $3,114 -3.6% | $145,200 +8.8% |
| 2020 | $3,230 +9.5% | $133,400 |
| 2019 | $2,950 +1.2% | $133,400 +12.8% |
| 2018 | $2,916 | $118,300 |
| 2017 | $2,916 +3.9% | $118,300 +11.1% |
| 2016 | $2,806 | $106,500 |
| 2015 | $2,806 +10.6% | $106,500 +7.5% |
| 2014 | $2,538 | $99,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $99,100 -0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $99,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $99,900 -9.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $110,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $110,600 +8.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $101,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $101,900 +1.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $100,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $100,700 +15% |
| 2003 | -- | $87,590 +8.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $80,540 |
| 2001 | -- | $80,540 |
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Neighborhood: Waveland Park
Nearby schools
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.







