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619 Palmer Pl, Des Moines, IA, 50315

--beds
--baths
1,122sqft
$145,000
$129price/sqft
$1,171/moest. monthly cost
$46,840/yrincome needed

About This Home

Super cute starter home offered at an affordable price. 3 bedroom 1 bath close to downtown by the south side. Cute back yard. Nice house all in all. Currently rented. Listing agent has interest in the property

Getting Around

51
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
38
TransitSome Transit
26
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

2/10
3/10
Brody Middle SchoolGrades 6-82.0 mi
2/10
Lincoln High SchoolGrades 9-120.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1946

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,122
  • Total interior livable area: 1,122 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 02001934000000
  • Zoning: N5

Features

  • Stories: 1

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,488 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 55 x 100

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
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hail
Heat Wave
Strong Wind
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $733$8,796
Home Insurance *$103$1,236
Property Taxes $214$2,568
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$1,171$14,052
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$40,148/yr
40% on housing$35,130/yr
45% on housing$31,226/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

Iowa FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,021Commercial: 22
Total Premiums$1.14M
Total Exposure$85.68M

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 12.2%
12.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.3%
-2.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$129This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50315$122
Polk County$193

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50315$190
Polk County$213

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

DateEventPrice
2026-05-25Listed for sale$145,000
2025-10-13Listing removed$149,000
2025-08-12Price change$149,000
2025-07-29Price change$156,000
2025-06-27Price change$159,000
2025-05-12Listed for sale$169,000
2024-05-20Listing removed--
2024-04-13Price change$175,000
2024-04-01Price change$190,000
2024-01-21Listed for sale$195,000
2021-09-20Sold$137,000
2021-08-05Pending sale$150,000
2021-07-20Listed for sale$150,000
2008-09-28Listing removed$95,000
2008-07-24Price change$95,000
2008-07-02Listed for sale$100,000
2000-09-05Sold$69,500
1999-07-09Sold$62,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentAdam Metzker
Brokerage515 Rentals & Sales LLC

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