2515 45th St, Des Moines, IA, 50310
About This Home
Welcome home to this charming, move-in ready home filled with timeless character and thoughtful updates. Beautifully refinished hardwood floors, graceful arched doorways, crystal doorknobs, and a classic built-in in the living room create warmth and charm throughout. The refreshed kitchen features newly refinished and painted cabinetry, while fresh blinds throughout the home complete the inviting interior. Major improvements provide peace of mind, including a new roof on the home and garage, new siding, gutters, and downspouts (2022), updated electrical panel with upgraded grounding and lighting circuits (2022), new ceiling fans (2023), and all-new concrete driveway, front walkway, steps, and back patio (2023). The exterior was further enhanced in 2026 with a refinished front door, new wooden porch pillars, and freshly painted brick steps, creating outstanding curb appeal. Basement offers exceptional storage or room for future expansion and radon mitigation is already in place. Ideally located in the heart of Des Moines, you'll enjoy easy access to downtown Beaverdale, multiple parks, shopping, dining, and everything the metro has to offer. Add in wonderful neighbors and a welcoming community, and you'll quickly see why this home is such a special place to call your own. All information obtained from seller and public records.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1940
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Metal Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 899
- Total interior livable area: 899 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 10006466000000
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open,Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Lot size: 7,230 sqft
- 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
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Tornado
- 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 | $1,137 | $13,644 |
| Home Insurance * | $140 | $1,680 |
| Property Taxes | $315 | $3,780 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,713 | $20,556 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Pending sale | $225,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | Listed for sale | $225,000 |
| 2021-01-15 | Sold | $168,000 |
| 2020-12-07 | Pending sale | $169,900 |
| 2020-11-11 | Listed for sale | $169,900 |
| 2020-10-30 | Pending sale | $169,900 |
| 2020-10-29 | Listed for sale | $169,900 |
| 2019-11-08 | Sold | $150,609 |
| 2019-10-07 | Pending sale | $152,500 |
| 2019-10-01 | Listed for sale | $152,500 |
| 2014-06-30 | Sold | $129,900 |
| 2014-05-16 | Listed for sale | $129,900 |
| 2009-06-12 | Sold | $120,000 |
| 2009-05-02 | Listed for sale | $124,900 |
| 2007-05-17 | Sold | $89,000 |
| 2007-01-22 | Sold | $110,036 |
| 1997-09-25 | Sold | $89,500 |
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