$179,400
SOLD NOV 7, 2012

1245 65th St West Des Moines, IA 50266

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,560 Sq Ft
7,279 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$115 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

73 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Brookview Elementary School Rated A
  • Home Security System
  • 4-minute walk to Peony Park

About This Home

As of November 2012

LOCATION CONDITON VALUE "the" 3 maxims of real estate. Start w/Neighborhood VALUE, this IS the most affordable 2 Story listed; CONDITION-Updates completed prior to listing...Utilities SAVE w/NEW Hi-Efficiency Furnace & A/C, Exterior/Interior has been painted w/TODAY's colors, NEW Floor Coverings /Light Fixtures; Large Master BR/Bath/Walk in Closet, family BR's are comfortably sized. DYANAMIC 2 Story Living Rm & Vaulted Ceiling, Formal Dining Rm, Spacious Kitchen plenty of cabinetry & countertops adjoining Family Rm w/Fireplace. LOCATION...what can I say? It's West Des Moines in the Waukee Schools. Forbes Magazine June 2012 listed WDM tied w/Milwaukee as the BEST city in the USA for jobs & job growth i.e. Wells Fargo, Aviva USA. Great Shopping--Jordan Creek & Valley West Malls-national brands; Neighborhood Amenity nearby Peony Park - the park refers to former location name (Peony Farm) owned by political cartoonist J.N. "Ding" Darling; EZ Access to Interstates, Downtown & Airport.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barry Hesse

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 08/17/2012

RE/MAX Concepts

Last Buyer's Agent

Jamie Thompson

Century 21 Signature

Century 21 Signature

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,212

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 7,279 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 56 x 130

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,560 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1601403014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,212

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 112.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 115.00
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 2nd Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Carpeting, Fire Alarm, Laminate Floors, Security System, Smoke Detector, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 779
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: Pantry
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1560
  • Total Sq Ft: 1560

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Frame
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Waukee

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1700
  • Qualifier Acres: More or Less
  • Lot S F: 7279
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 56 x 130
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1601403014
  • 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: 3212.00
  • Net Taxes: 3076.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 124565THSTDALLASWAUKEE50266
  • Tax Year: 2011

MLS Schools

  • School District: Waukee

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $90,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 For Sale $320,000 +78.4% $204 / Sq Ft
11/07/2012 11/07/12 Sold $179,400 +2.5% $115 / Sq Ft
10/29/2012 10/29/12 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2012 08/17/12 For Sale $175,000 -- $112 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2023 $4,516 $271,670 $60,000 $211,670
2022 $4,126 $241,180 $60,000 $181,180
2021 $4,126 $222,950 $50,000 $172,950
2020 $4,064 $212,670 $50,000 $162,670
2019 $3,756 $212,670 $50,000 $162,670
2018 $3,756 $187,380 $40,000 $147,380
2017 $3,814 $187,380 $40,000 $147,380
2016 $3,624 $185,480 $40,000 $145,480
2015 $3,516 $180,580 $0 $0
2014 $3,516 $180,580 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jill Carpenter

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jill Carpenter

    Iowa Realty Indianola

    (515) 453-5676

    14 in this area

    157 Total Sales

    Jill Carpenter
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  • Kenzie Brandsgard

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Kenzie Brandsgard

    Iowa Realty Indianola

    (515) 771-3394

    9 in this area

    103 Total Sales

    Kenzie Brandsgard
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  • Barry Hesse

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Barry Hesse

    RE/MAX

    (515) 249-0084

    10 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Barry Hesse
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  • Jamie Thompson

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Jamie Thompson

    Century 21 Signature

    28 in this area

    105 Total Sales

    Jamie Thompson
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 405531

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 16-01-403-014

Iowa Dallas County West Des Moines 50266

1245 65th St, West Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 1245 65th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266 and is currently priced at $179,400, approximately $115 per square foot. This property was built in 1992. 1245 65th St is a home located in Dallas County with nearby schools including Brookview Elementary School, Prairieview Middle School, and South Middle School.

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