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1810 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, 50316

2beds
1baths
592sqft
$134,900
$228price/sqft
$1,151/moest. monthly cost
$46,040/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to 1810 E Walnut St. in Des Moines! This refreshed 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home offers a clean, inviting feel with updates that make it move-in ready. Inside, you’ll find a bright living area, functional layout, and a kitchen complete with new appliances. Sitting on a double-sized lot, this property offers extra outdoor space and plenty of potential. Whether you’re looking for your first home, downsizing, or adding to your investment portfolio, this is a great opportunity, especially with the home being eligible for $10,000 in rehab funds through Neighborhood Finance Corporation. Conveniently located with easy access to downtown Des Moines, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities.

Getting Around

58
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
38
TransitSome Transit
46
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

2/10
3/10
Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.8 mi
3/10
East High SchoolGrades 9-120.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1890

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Unfinished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 592
  • Total interior livable area: 592 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 04002438000000
  • Zoning: R

Lot

  • Lot size: 8,494 sqft
  • Features: Rectangular Lot

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

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Hail
Heat Wave
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 $682$8,184
Home Insurance *$121$1,452
Property Taxes $227$2,724
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$1,151$13,812
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$39,462/yr
40% on housing$34,530/yr
45% on housing$30,693/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

$228This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50316$117
Polk County$193

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50316$141
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
2026-05-14Listed for sale$134,900
2023-12-08Sold$60,000
2023-10-16Listed for sale$65,000
2020-02-07Sold$45,500
2020-02-04Pending sale$47,500
2020-01-16Price change$47,500
2019-12-16Price change$50,000
2019-12-04Price change$52,500
2019-10-11Price change$55,000
2019-10-09Pending sale$60,000
2019-10-01Price change$60,000
2019-08-28Price change$65,000
2019-08-07Listed for sale$70,000
2014-04-02Sold$12,579
2014-02-19Listed for sale$9,999
1998-07-29Sold$16,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentTyler Weyers
BrokerageCentury 21 Signature

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