For sale

$159,900

7301 SW 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

4beds

1,236sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1955

8,886.24 Square Feet Lot

$157,500 Zestimate^®

$129/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Main-floor laundrySpacious backyard

Opportunity awaits on the SW side of Des Moines! This 4-bedroom, 1-bath 1.5-story home offers 1,236 sq ft of potential and value—perfect for a first-time buyer or investor. Inside, you’ll find original hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas, plus durable porcelain tile in the kitchen, bath, and entryway. Main-floor laundry provides everyday convenience. Major updates include all-new plumbing and water lines, along with new electrical on the main level—giving you a solid head start on improvements. Outside you will find spacious backyard featuring a 20-foot above-ground swimming pool, ready for summer fun, and a 10x40 ft butterfly and hummingbird sanctuary. Priced to sell and being offered AS-IS, this home is a smart opportunity to build equity and make it your own.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,236
Total interior livable area: 1,236 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
Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Storage
Pool features: Above Ground
Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Full

Lot

Size: 8,886.24 Square Feet
Dimensions: 65 x 137
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Additional structures: Storage
Parcel number: 120 02326000000
Zoning: N3A

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

See Remarks
Foundation: Poured
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1955

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $129/sqft
Tax assessed value: $172,100
Annual tax amount: $3,454
Date on market: 3/27/2026
Cumulative days on market: 7 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$157,500

$150,000 - $165,000

$1,711/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/27/2026	Listed for sale	$159,900+1499%$129/sqft
Source: DMMLS #736736 Report a problem
11/2/2021	Sold	$10,000$8/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$3,386 +0.4%	$172,100
2023	$3,374 +7.5%	$172,100 +20.2%
2022	$3,140 +13.9%	$143,200
2021	$2,756 -3.5%	$143,200 +20.3%
2020	$2,856 +3.1%	$119,000
2019	$2,770 +1.2%	$119,000 +6.6%
2018	$2,736	$111,600
2017	$2,736 +6.4%	$111,600 +5%
2016	$2,572	$106,300
2015	$2,572 +3.5%	$106,300 +0.3%
2014	$2,486	$106,000
2013	--	$106,000 -0.1%
2012	--	$106,100
2011	--	$106,100 -6.2%
2010	--	$113,100
2009	--	$113,100 -7.1%
2008	--	$121,800
2007	--	$121,800 +16.2%
2006	--	$104,800
2005	--	$104,800 +5.8%
2003	--	$99,050 +37.2%
2002	--	$72,200
2001	--	$72,200