These sellers did something special with this property when they purchased it almost 6 years ago. They turned a small, 3 bed, 1 bath house into a very livable 3 bed, 2 bath home with a master suite at the back of the house! The hardwood floors are still in place in the original footprint. There is a new metal roof in place, and the back yard is MOSTLY fenced. There is still a concreate pad where there used to be a garage if the new owner wanted to add it back.
- IA
- Des Moines
- 50316
- 1506 E 16th Street
- MLS# 709694
- Date Listed01/06/2025
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2 Full baths
- Lot Size 0.15 acres (6,550 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Polk
- Year Built 1958
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,290 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $120.16
Interior Features
- Flooring Hardwood
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Metal
- Lot Size Acres 0.15
- Lot Size SQFT 6,550.00
- Lot Features -
Directions
North of E University on E 16th St
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $1,883
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
3.36 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
3.36 mi
Distance
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
Public • PK - PK
5.37 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
6.75 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
7.57 mi
Distance
Des Moines Central Campus High School
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
4.27 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
6.55 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
7.16 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1710 York Street | Listing | 2 | 3 | Dec 16, 2025 | $115,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $118,942 |
| 1408 Osceola Avenue | Listing | 2 | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 | $142,500 | Mar 21, 2024 | $132,413 |
| 1615 York Street | Listing | 3 | 2 | Dec 16, 2025 | $189,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $162,826 |
| 1443 E Jefferson Avenue | Listing | - | 0 | Dec 16, 2025 | $157,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $149,834 |
| 1505 Mattern Avenue | Listing | 2 | 2 | Dec 16, 2025 | $149,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $149,239 |
| 1443 E Jefferson Avenue | Listing | 2 | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 | $165,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $149,834 |
| 1331 Mattern Avenue | Listing | 3 | 2 | Dec 16, 2025 | $165,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $162,259 |
| 1811 E 13th Street | Listing | 2 | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 | $139,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $201,765 |
| 1514 Osceola Avenue | Listing | 2 | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 | $150,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $140,632 |
| 1436 E Jefferson Avenue | 2 | 2 | Dec 16, 2025 | $147,000 | Dec 20, 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 1506 E 16th Street
Source: Realty.com
1506 E 16th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a Single Family 1,290 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 9 photos available of this 3 bed, 2 bath house, listed at $155,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 9 photos of 1506 E 16th Street.
Our records indicate that 1506 E 16th Street was built in 1958.
The full address for this home is 1506 E 16th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316.
1506 E 16th Street has been listed on Realty.com since Mon January 06, 2025
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 1506 E 16th Street. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Central Academy (Grades: 7 - 12), Des Moines Central Campus High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Century 21 Signature
(tel: 515-963-1040)
Listing agent:
Robert Wheeler
(tel: 515-710-7721)
(#29444)
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