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1411 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50316

3beds
3baths
913sqft
$220,500
$242price/sqft
$1,761/moest. monthly cost
$70,440/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome home! This well-located 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath property near Grand View University offers space, flexibility, and convenience. The open living areas provide room to gather, while the unfinished basement offers endless possibilities?create a rec room, guest suite, or extra storage. Enjoy being close to parks, schools, and everything Des Moines has to offer while still having the comfort of your own spacious retreat.

Getting Around

41
WalkingCar-Dependent
25
TransitSome Transit
39
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
2/10
Goodrell Middle SchoolGrades 6-82.1 mi
2/10
North High SchoolGrades 9-121.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1920

Materials

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

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: One and One Half Story
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Cooktop,Dishwasher,Stove

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Unfinished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0

Heating

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 913
  • Total interior livable area: 913 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 11001811000000
  • Zoning: MX1

Features

  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Stories: 1

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,441 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 66 x 52

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 WindVery High
  • Tornado
    TornadoVery High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Tornado
Hail
Heat Wave
Ice Storm
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Lightning

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 $1,114$13,368
Home Insurance *$197$2,364
Property Taxes $329$3,948
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$1,761$21,132
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$60,377/yr
40% on housing$52,830/yr
45% on housing$46,960/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

$242This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50316$115
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
2026-04-13Price change$229,900
2026-02-20Listed for sale$235,000
2023-05-23Sold$215,000
2023-04-10Pending sale$219,950
2023-03-28Listed for sale$219,950
2023-03-07Pending sale$219,950
2023-02-01Listed for sale$219,950
2021-06-16Sold$63,000
2020-08-05Sold$142,000
2011-02-10Sold$18,500
2010-11-29Price change$38,980
2010-11-04Listed for sale$39,480

For Sale by Agent

AgentBenjamin Grotzke
BrokerageLPT Realty, LLC

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