Check out this updated brick home in the Union Park neighborhood near Grandview University with beautifully refinished hardwood floors. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is solid brick with a large front porch, back deck, patio, 3 car garage, fenced yard, new sidewalks, fresh paint and new gutters on a great corner lot. The large front porch is great for socializing with neighbors and even has a porch swing. The garage is almost 1,000 square feet, has a furnace, and built-in cabinets ready for a workshop. Inside the home are refinished hardwood floors, beautiful woodwork and built-ins, an updated kitchen with new appliances, updated bathrooms, and some new windows and sliding door to the back deck. The second floor bath has new fixtures including a jacuzzi tub. The basement has additional finish for a rec room, bath, and non-conforming 4th bedroom. The interior has all new paint, ceiling fans, lights, water heater, furnace, a/c, and updated electrical. Call and set a time to check out this great home!
- IA
- Des Moines
- 50316
- 1903 York Street
- MLS# 677650
- Date Listed07/05/2023
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size 0.17 acres (7,400 sq. ft)
- Property Type Single Family
- County Polk
- Year Built 1900
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,216 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $217.85
Interior Features
- Appliances Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Flooring Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Asphalt, Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 0.17
- Lot Size SQFT 7,400.00
- Lot Features Rectangular Lot
Directions
From East 14th turn west on Mattern Ave and north on York St. From East 9th, turn east on Mattern and turn north on York St.
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $3,870
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
2.88 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home
4.27 mi
Distance
Des Moines Central Campus High School
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
4.27 mi
Distance
Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
2.88 mi
Distance
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
Public • PK - PK
4.74 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home
4.27 mi
Distance
Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus
Public • 6 - 12
4.27 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
6.15 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
7.33 mi
Distance
Des Moines Central Campus High School
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
4.27 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
6.25 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
6.52 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Year | Total Assessments |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $145,000 |
| 2020 | $192,400 |
| 2019 | $145,000 |
| 2018 | $126,000 |
| 2017 | $119,100 |
| 2013 | $110,300 |
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2023 | Sold | $268,500.00 1.36% |
| 10/13/2023 | Pending | $264,900.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | Active | $264,900.00 1.52% |
| 07/05/2023 | Active | $269,000.00 |
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1656 Martin Luther King Jr Parkway | Listing | 3 | 1 | Oct 09, 2025 | $129,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $44,550 |
| 718 Clinton Avenue | 4 | 2 | Oct 07, 2025 | $247,000 | Dec 02, 2025 | - |
| 3602 NE 12th Street | 5 | 4 | Nov 26, 2025 | $699,000 | Dec 02, 2025 | - |
| 1902 16th Circle SE | 3 | 2 | Nov 20, 2025 | $384,900 | Dec 02, 2025 | - |
| 1530 Mattern Avenue | 3 | 1 | Nov 24, 2025 | $190,000 | Dec 02, 2025 | - |
| 1009 NE 12th Street | 4 | 3 | Nov 26, 2025 | $369,990 | Dec 02, 2025 | - |
| 4112 4th Street | 4 | 1 | Nov 06, 2025 | $160,000 | Dec 02, 2025 | - |
| 3609 NE 12th Street | 4 | 3 | Oct 31, 2025 | $594,900 | Dec 02, 2025 | - |
| 3520 NE 12th Street | 5 | 3 | Nov 24, 2025 | $750,000 | Dec 02, 2025 | - |
| 1637 E GRAND Avenue | 2 | 1 | Nov 21, 2025 | $32,900 | Dec 02, 2025 | - |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,496 | 217,239 | 510,442 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 4,629 | 2,406 | 890 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 34.4 | 37.4 | 38.1 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $45,760 | $55,560 | $70,689 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $20,666 | $29,814 | $36,854 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 8.7°F | 11.7°F | 11.31°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 85.8°F | 86°F | 85.97°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.38" | 34.72" | 34.55" | 38" |
42/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
30/100
Some Transit
Transit Score ®
44/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Most errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
3 nearby routes: 3 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 36/100, Transit Score: 23/100, Bike Score: 37/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 1903 York Street
Source: Realty.com
1903 York Street, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a Single Family 1,216 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 28 photos available of this 3 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $264,900. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 28 photos of 1903 York Street.
Our records indicate that 1903 York Street was built in 1900.
The full address for this home is 1903 York Street, Des Moines, IA 50316.
1903 York Street has been listed on Realty.com since Wed July 05, 2023
Most errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 36/100, Transit Score: 23/100, Bike Score: 37/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 1903 York Street. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Central Academy (Grades: 7 - 12), Des Moines Central Campus High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
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Listing agent:
York Taenzer
(tel: 515-321-1873)
(#505137)
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