1525 Arthur Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
2 bd 1 ba 768 sqft Built 1924 Lot 7,300 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$117,000
Jul 26, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2022 | Sold | $117,000 | Public Record |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Price changed | $124,900 | MLS #649751 |
| Apr 16, 2022 | Listed | $149,900 | MLS #649751 |
| Aug 26, 2018 | Listing removed | $900 | AppfolioUnits |
| Aug 19, 2018 | Listed for rent | $900 | AppfolioUnits |
| Apr 16, 2012 | Sold | $25,000 | Public Record |
| Apr 13, 2012 | Sold | $25,000 | DesMoines |
| Mar 5, 2012 | Listed | $29,000 | MLS #397071 |
| Jan 15, 2010 | Listing removed | $85,000 | DesMoines |
| Aug 23, 2009 | Listed | $85,000 | MLS #352860 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,800 | $27,700 | $136,500 | $2,188 |
| 2023 | $95,000 | $24,200 | $119,200 | $1,982 |
| 2022 | $63,900 | $20,200 | $84,100 | $1,966 |
| 2021 | $63,900 | $20,200 | $84,100 | $1,826 |
| 2020 | $55,500 | $17,700 | $73,200 | $1,898 |
| 2019 | $55,500 | $17,700 | $73,200 | $1,768 |
| 2018 | $57,900 | $16,400 | $74,300 | $1,744 |
| 2017 | $57,900 | $16,400 | $74,300 | $1,588 |
| 2016 | $52,300 | $14,900 | $67,200 | $1,542 |
| 2015 | $52,300 | $14,900 | $67,200 | $1,576 |
| 2014 | $53,100 | $14,900 | $68,000 | $1,514 |
| 2013 | $53,100 | $14,900 | $68,000 | $1,462 |
| 2012 | $53,300 | $14,900 | $68,200 | $1,434 |
| 2011 | $53,300 | $14,900 | $68,200 | $1,428 |
| 2010 | $55,200 | $15,100 | $70,300 | $1,352 |
| 2009 | $55,200 | $15,100 | $70,300 | $1,290 |
| 2008 | $55,200 | $15,100 | $70,300 | $1,256 |
| 2007 | $55,200 | $15,100 | $70,300 | $1,180 |
Property facts
Year built
1924
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
768 sqft
Lot size
7,300 sqft
ZIP code
50316
City
Des Moines
Street
Arthur Ave
Coordinates
41.61702, -93.59693
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,152
Gross rental yield
11.82%
Implied cap rate
7.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1525 Arthur Ave last sell?
1525 Arthur Ave most recently sold on Jul 26, 2022 for $117,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1525 Arthur Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1525 Arthur Ave (year 2025) is $136,500 with $2,188 in property tax.
How does 1525 Arthur Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 16.7% above the last sale price of $117,000.
When was 1525 Arthur Ave built?
1525 Arthur Ave was built in 1924.
How does 1525 Arthur Ave compare to others on Arthur Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Arthur Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Arthur Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1525 Arthur Ave?
1525 Arthur Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 768 sqft, 7,300 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1525 Arthur Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1525 Arthur Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1525 Arthur Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 1525 Arthur Ave appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+3.6%
Implied 1-yr
+14.3%
2026 Q2
$272.4K
2026 Q3
$280.3K
ZIP 50316 — Median Price History + Forecast
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