2001 Motley St, Des Moines, IA, 50315
About This Home
Move-in ready and full of character! This updated Southside 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is a fantastic opportunity for homeowners and investors alike, featuring a current City rental certificate for added peace of mind. Inside, you'll love the bright, open living and dining areas with soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, and abundant natural light. Fresh interior paint and brand-new carpet create a clean, inviting feel, while the spacious kitchen offers generous cabinet space, all appliances included. This open layout is perfect for everyday living. Both bedrooms are comfortably sized, and the updated bath is fresh and functional. The full basement provides excellent storage and room for future possibilities. Outside, enjoy a freshly painted exterior, new landscaping, a welcoming wraparound deck, and fenced backyard shaded by mature trees. Parking is easy with both off-street parking on the property and additional street parking for guests. Conveniently located near downtown, parks, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, this home is ready for its next owner or tenant. A great value with immediate appeal!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet,Laminate
- Finished area below ground: 0
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 656
- Total interior livable area: 656 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 01000668000000
- Zoning: N5
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Lot size: 5,201 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 56 x 80
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $644 | $7,728 |
| Home Insurance * | $90 | $1,080 |
| Property Taxes | $192 | $2,304 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,047 | $12,564 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | Price change | $127,500 |
| 2026-07-02 | Listed for sale | $131,000 |
| 2023-03-13 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-01-17 | Listed for sale | $99,900 |
| 2008-07-25 | Sold | $32,000 |
| 2000-09-07 | Sold | $29,900 |
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