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Sold for $318,000 on 08/01/25
  • $318,000

    1919 Arlington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

    2beds
    1,200sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1944
    0.4 Acres Lot
    $315,100 Zestimate®
    $265/sqft
    $1,564 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $315,100

    $299,000 - $331,000

    $1,564/mo

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    What's special

    ONE OF A KIND! This home is the ultimate entertaining pad. Built on the bluff above the Des Moines River, river views and wildlife are the shining star of this home. Completely remodeled, you will fall in love with the updates - full kitchen and living room in the lower level overlook the river with huge floor-to-ceiling windows. Quartz countertops, new cabinets and modern backsplash in kitchen. Living room has a gas fireplace to warm up on cool evenings. Half bath on this level for guests. The best part? Walking out onto the expansive deck and taking in the scenery. Upstairs the primary bedroom has been expanded for luxury living and convenience. Don't want to go downstairs to the kitchen? Enjoy the kitchenette, with custom-built Amish cabinetry, full-size fridge, quartz counters and sink. Walk right into the custom closet - banks of built-in drawers and shelves. There's a place for everything! Main level has a second bedroom with built-in shelves, plus an office/living room/flex space. Need another bedroom? Easily convertible! Full bathroom on bedroom level. This wooded lot with river views is a must-see! If you love watching the soaring eagles over the river and want to own a premium piece of Des Moines riverfront, then do not miss this opportunity!

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: August 04, 2025 at 10:36am

    Listed by:

    Abby Hausmann-Virgil (515)965-9100,

    Keller Williams Ankeny Metro,

    Tom Vasquez 515-778-1122,

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    Bought with:

    Kane McCuen

    RE/MAX Precision

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 717962MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Electric, Forced Air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
    Features
    • Dining Area, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Basement: Walk-Out Access
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,200
    • Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 576

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
    • Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Patio
    • Fencing: Wood,Partial
    Lot
    • Size: 0.40 Acres
    • Dimensions: 0.4 acres
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 08005657000000
    • Zoning: RES

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow,Cape Cod
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1944
    Details
    • Warranty included: Yes

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/1/2025Sold$318,000+1%$265/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #717962
    7/2/2025Pending sale$315,000$263/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #717962
    6/13/2025Price change$315,000-6%$263/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #717962
    5/30/2025Price change$335,000-4.3%$279/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #717962
    5/24/2025Price change$350,000-4.1%$292/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #717962

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$3,832 +21.7%$240,400
    2023$3,150 +0.8%$240,400 +35.4%
    2022$3,124 +10.7%$177,600

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: River Bend

    Nearby schools

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    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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