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1709 E Walnut St

Des Moines IA 50316

3
2
2
927 sq. ft.
5985 sq. ft.
Single-Family
Last sold for $205,000
Lynette WilliamsonLynette Williamson, last sold this property on 11 December 2025 after -83 days on market.

Overview

Welcome to this wonderfully updated story-and-a-half home—warm, inviting, and full of charm! Step into the comfortable breezeway, ideal for storage, a small office, or a cozy sitting area—let your imagination decide! The main level features a spacious layout with a comfy living room, a bright kitchen with all appliances included, a dining area perfect for entertaining, and a convenient primary bedroom and bath. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms and another full bath. The dry basement offers plenty of storage space, and the fenced front porch provides a private spot to relax. Out back, you’ll fall in love with the large deck, generous parking area, and oversized two-car garage—complete with space for a basketball hoop and backyard fun. Located near downtown and the Iowa State Fairgrounds, this home offers quick access to the interstate and is just minutes from the suburbs. Updates include a new furnace, garage door, washer, dryer, Nest thermostat, sliding door, lighting, outlets, paint, security system, toilets, and more! Ask about Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC) programs that may offer grants or closing cost assistance. For contract purchase options, please get in touch with Contract Exchange for details. This home combines comfort, convenience, and value—don’t miss your chance to make it yours!

Features

3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2 carspaces
2 garage spaces
927 sq. ft. floor area
5985 sq. ft. lot size
Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom single-family properties sold in Des Moines over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 1709 E Walnut St is $184.25k.

Median value
$184.25k
Estimated value range
$65k - $277k
Median days on market
24
Estimated value trend
5%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Des Moines. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 1709 E Walnut St

2025
Sold
$205,000
11 Dec 2025 by Lynette Williamson, of Century 21 Signature
2020
Sold
$149,900
16 Dec 2020 by Sara Macias, of REMAX Precision | Grimes
2018
Sold
$86,500
11 Jan 2018 by Mike Adams, of RE/MAX Hilltop | Des Moines

Happy sellers in Des Moines

65%
65% of sellers in Des Moines reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Des Moines stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 8 reviews in Des Moines over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 3 bedroom single-family properties in Des Moines

In the last 12 months, 78 three-bedroom single-family properties similar to 1709 E Walnut St, have been sold.

This represents a 7% increase in three-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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