$195,000

1115 1/2 Locust St West Des Moines, IA 50265

Estimated payment $1,281/month

Total Views 6,434
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,150 Sq Ft
$170 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Mud Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Valley High School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Wood Fence

About This Home

Nestled away from the main street sits this cute two story home with updated flooring, windows, siding, roof and furnace.  The main level offers a living room, kitchen, dining area, bedroom, and 3/4 bath along with a mud room and laundry area.  Upstairs you will find three bedrooms and a full bath. Enjoy the nice fenced backyard,   Located in the desirable Valley Junction area of West Des Moines plus quick and easy access to downtown Des Moines, or Jordan Creek.    
This property is tenant occupied and is to be sold as a package with 3 additional rental properties. Ask your agent for details.

Listing Agent

Lacey Paine

Realty ONE Group Impact

Realty ONE Group Impact

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,334

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 30x220
  • Wood Fence

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,150 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Mud Room

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32003582000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,334

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 169.57
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Slab
  • Other Rooms: Mud Room
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1150
  • Total Sq Ft: 1150

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Fence Type: Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1520
  • Lot S F: 6600
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 30X220
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32003582000000
  • Zoning: R

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 2334.00
  • Net Taxes: 2334.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,334 $147,200 $29,100 $118,100
2023 $2,432 $147,200 $29,100 $118,100
2022 $2,404 $126,000 $25,100 $100,900
2021 $2,302 $126,000 $25,100 $100,900
2020 $2,094 $114,800 $22,800 $92,000
2019 $2,100 $114,800 $22,800 $92,000
2018 $2,104 $102,500 $20,000 $82,500
2017 $2,014 $102,500 $20,000 $82,500
2016 $1,970 $95,300 $18,400 $76,900
2015 $1,970 $95,300 $18,400 $76,900
2014 $1,910 $91,300 $17,400 $73,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $195,000 -- $170 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $125,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $122,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $31,500 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $15,111 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $115,710 New Conventional
Previous Owner $81,750 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 713874

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-03582000000