2208 Tichenor St, Des Moines, IA, 50317
About This Home
Move right in to this charming ranch-style 2-bedroom home featuring a welcoming front deck, perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Enjoy peace of mind with a newer roof, windows, mechanicals, and updated flooring throughout. Outside, the new cement driveway leads to a versatile car and a half garage with a heated workshop, ideal for hobbies or extra storage. The property also includes a fully fenced backyard and optional front yard fencing, plus an outdoor gas grill that stays with the home. The spacious patio offers plenty of room for entertaining, while the low-maintenance yard makes outdoor living a breeze. Don't miss this well-maintained home schedule your showing today!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Minimal Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- 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
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 640
- Total interior livable area: 640 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 060/02388000000
- Zoning: N3A
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
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
- Tornado
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
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 | $831 | $9,972 |
| Home Insurance * | $121 | $1,452 |
| Property Taxes | $228 | $2,736 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,301 | $15,612 |
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
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Price change | $164,500 |
| 2026-01-15 | Price change | $166,500 |
| 2025-10-03 | Price change | $168,900 |
| 2025-06-08 | Listed for sale | $169,900 |
| 2023-09-15 | Sold | $145,000 |
| 2023-08-16 | Pending sale | $139,900 |
| 2023-08-11 | Listed for sale | $139,900 |
| 2023-05-30 | Sold | $385,000 |
| 2018-08-21 | Sold | $72,000 |
| 2009-12-21 | Listing removed | $35,900 |
| 2009-12-15 | Price change | $35,900 |
| 2009-12-04 | Price change | $34,900 |
| 2009-11-28 | Price change | $35,900 |
| 2009-11-01 | Price change | $37,900 |
| 2009-10-05 | Price change | $39,900 |
| 2009-08-31 | Listed for sale | $47,000 |
| 2009-06-30 | Sold | $73,939 |
| 2006-07-25 | Sold | $82,500 |
| 2003-07-17 | Sold | $45,052 |
| 1998-04-17 | Sold | $39,500 |
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