# 1617 E Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/2ba single family, $159,900 ($166/sqft), built 1903, 963 sqft. Est. $856/mo. Listed 1 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $159,900 |
| Price/sqft | $166 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 963 |
| Year Built | 1903 |
| Lot Size | 5,968 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 1 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $809 |
| Estimated Insurance | $47 |
| **Total** | **$856** |

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1903
- 0.14 acre lot
- 2 stories

## Description

### Agent Description
This is a fabulous starter home at an affordable price that is move in ready. There are 3 bedrooms and a full bath on the upper level along with the laundry facilities. No hauling loads of laundry up and down the stairs! The main level includes the living room, dining area, a half bath and a nice kitchen with tile floors and ample countertop space. Bonus is that the kitchen and laundry appliances stay! There is a celler for access during scary weather if needed. Out the back door you will find ample parking space, a 2 car detached garage and a chicken coop. The sellers will leave the chicken coop or remove it per buyers request. The front yard is fully fenced for the children and fur babies:) Make this your new home today:)

## Location

- **Address:** 1617 E Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.592243, -93.59068
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.592243,-93.59068

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Lisa Pierce
- **Brokerage:** Summit Realty
- **Phone:** 5153606442

## Primary Photo

![1617 E Walnut Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47d18b425a090efcc05c1a62947fddfel-f2471305232r.jpg)

*28 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1617-e-walnut-street-des-moines-ia-50316-a745072)*

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**MLS#:** 745072 | **Updated:** 2026-08-01
**Source:** listhub

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