# 1203 Arthur Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316 > **TL;DR:** 2bd/2ba single family, $155,000 ($164/sqft), built 1916, 944 sqft. > A/C, 1-car garage. Est. $829/mo. Listed 42 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $155,000 | | Price/sqft | $164 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 full | | Square Feet | 944 | | Year Built | 1916 | | Lot Size | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) | | Stories | 1 | | Garage | 1-car | | Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 42 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $784 | | Estimated Insurance | $45 | | **Total** | **$829** | ## Key Amenities - A/C - 1-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 1916 - 0.08 acre lot ## Description ### Agent Description This home has great character with wide band woodwork in this 2 bedroom & 2 bath home. you will love the original built ins and all the woodwork charm in the living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms, enclosed front porch, and bath. There is newer flooring/paint and light fixtures as well. The lower level has another 450 sqft finished with 2nd 3/4 bathroom and family/rec room spaces and storage/utility spaces. There is a 1 car tuck under garage and fenced in backyard. This is in the heart of Des Moines by Grand View College close to all your shopping conveniences and interstate 80 as well. This is a must see home. ## Location - **Address:** 1203 Arthur Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316 - **County:** Polk - **Coordinates:** 41.617572, -93.603689 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.617572,-93.603689 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Bock Real Estate Group - **Brokerage:** RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER - **Broker Phone:** 2324663 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1203-Arthur-Ave_Des-Moines_IA_50316_M83432-46807?f=listhub&s=CIBORIA&m=71320&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![1203 Arthur Avenue - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7c22e5ba0e6fe7f6387b46ebd61c15b7l-f3955204094r.jpg) ![1203 Arthur Avenue - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7c22e5ba0e6fe7f6387b46ebd61c15b7l-f3862722965r.jpg) ![1203 Arthur Avenue - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7c22e5ba0e6fe7f6387b46ebd61c15b7l-f3785918215r.jpg) ![1203 Arthur Avenue - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7c22e5ba0e6fe7f6387b46ebd61c15b7l-f1457205115r.jpg) ![1203 Arthur Avenue - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7c22e5ba0e6fe7f6387b46ebd61c15b7l-f2359743007r.jpg) ![1203 Arthur Avenue - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7c22e5ba0e6fe7f6387b46ebd61c15b7l-f2715134258r.jpg) ![1203 Arthur Avenue - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7c22e5ba0e6fe7f6387b46ebd61c15b7l-f3426113771r.jpg) ![1203 Arthur Avenue - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7c22e5ba0e6fe7f6387b46ebd61c15b7l-f510479700r.jpg) ![1203 Arthur Avenue - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7c22e5ba0e6fe7f6387b46ebd61c15b7l-f333374677r.jpg) ![1203 Arthur Avenue - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7c22e5ba0e6fe7f6387b46ebd61c15b7l-f4271807183r.jpg) ![1203 Arthur Avenue - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7c22e5ba0e6fe7f6387b46ebd61c15b7l-f1554006882r.jpg) ![1203 Arthur Avenue - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7c22e5ba0e6fe7f6387b46ebd61c15b7l-f2341199134r.jpg) ![1203 Arthur Avenue - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7c22e5ba0e6fe7f6387b46ebd61c15b7l-f1604309040r.jpg) ![1203 Arthur Avenue - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7c22e5ba0e6fe7f6387b46ebd61c15b7l-f1607768518r.jpg) ![1203 Arthur Avenue - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7c22e5ba0e6fe7f6387b46ebd61c15b7l-f3293872255r.jpg) ![1203 Arthur Avenue - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7c22e5ba0e6fe7f6387b46ebd61c15b7l-f3890912857r.jpg) ![1203 Arthur Avenue - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7c22e5ba0e6fe7f6387b46ebd61c15b7l-f478226639r.jpg) ![1203 Arthur Avenue - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7c22e5ba0e6fe7f6387b46ebd61c15b7l-f936515500r.jpg) ![1203 Arthur Avenue - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7c22e5ba0e6fe7f6387b46ebd61c15b7l-f2440770214r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 71320 | **Updated:** 2026-10-27 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Central Iowa Board of Realtors, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/1203-arthur-avenue-des-moines-ia-50316-35b96324090d4e44ab07b6c79f7002f1) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/1203-arthur-avenue-des-moines-ia-50316-35b96324090d4e44ab07b6c79f7002f1#listing", "url": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/1203-arthur-avenue-des-moines-ia-50316-35b96324090d4e44ab07b6c79f7002f1", "name": "1203 Arthur Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316", "description": "This home has great character with wide band woodwork in this 2 bedroom & 2 bath home. you will love the original built ins and all the woodwork charm in the living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms, enclosed front porch, and bath. 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