1550 23rd St, Des Moines, IA, 50311
About This Home
Completely updated and move-in ready! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of character and modern updates. Inside, you'll find beautiful new flooring throughout, updated bathrooms, replacement windows, and a remodeled kitchen featuring new cabinets and countertops. Major exterior improvements include new siding, a newer roof (2023), new gutters, and updated heating and central air systems (2026), giving buyers added peace of mind. The seller also notes that the basement experienced water during heavy rains prior to the gutter replacement, which has since been addressed. Conveniently located just minutes from Drake University, downtown Des Moines, shopping, restaurants, and parks, this home offers easy access to everything the city has to offer. With approximately 1,109 finished square feet on a 4,826 square foot lot. Schedule your private showing today! All information obtained from Seller and public records.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1914
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,109
- Total interior livable area: 1,109 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 08007380000000
- Zoning: N5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Lot size: 4,826 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 38 x 127
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
- Cold Wave
- Ice Storm
- Winter Weather
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 | $935 | $11,220 |
| Home Insurance * | $123 | $1,476 |
| Property Taxes | $273 | $3,276 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,452 | $17,424 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | Listed for sale | $185,000 |
| 2015-04-30 | Sold | $23,850 |
| 2011-03-20 | Listing removed | $20,990 |
| 2011-02-20 | Price change | $20,990 |
| 2011-02-17 | Listed for sale | $22,500 |
| 2010-09-13 | Sold | $25,000 |
| 2004-10-01 | Sold | $59,500 |
| 2000-06-26 | Sold | $45,500 |
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