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Seller's Agent in 2025
Diana Pastor
Country Estates Realty
(515) 710-7100
2 in this area
53 Total Sales
1316 Locust St West Des Moines, IA 50265
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,224
Sq Ft
0.94
Acres
Highlights
- 0.94 Acre Lot
- Deck
- No HOA
- Valley High School Rated A
- Ranch Style House
- Eat-In Kitchen
About This Home
As of July 2025Just a short ride to the Valley Junction shops, and backing to Holiday Park sits this spacious 1224sf, 1940 built ranch home with a two car detached garage on a huge 0.944 acre lot. Two bedrooms, one with deck access, living room, and rec room on the main level with a wood burning stove and a walk out basement with some finish. Easy commute to downtown with quick freeway access and priced below assessed value! This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property, visit the HomePath website for more information on this home and others offered by Fannie Mae.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,442
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 0.94 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 64x643
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,224 Sq Ft Home
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room
- Walk-Out Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Gravel Driveway
Additional Features
- Deck
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 32003674000000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 19, 2024
Closed on
Jul 22, 2025
Sold by
Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Hamilton Nancy and Hamilton John
Seller's Agent
Diana Pastor
Country Estates Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ashlee & Kyle Knickerbocker
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$197,000
Sold Price
$157,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-20.3%
Views
515
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
569.77%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 25, 2024
Sold by
Phh Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 5, 2024
Sold by
Sheriff Of Polk County
Bought by
Phh Mortgage Corporation
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Warranty Deed | $157,500 | Priority Title | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $157,500 | Priority Title | |
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $197,500 | None Listed On Document | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $197,500 | None Listed On Document | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $197,500 | None Listed On Document |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $195,000 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $16,250 | Construction |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25/2025 07/25/25 | Sold | $157,000 | +12.2% | $128 / Sq Ft |
| 06/24/2025 06/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/11/2025 06/11/25 | Price Changed | $139,900 | -12.0% | $114 / Sq Ft |
| 04/16/2025 04/16/25 | Price Changed | $159,000 | -19.3% | $130 / Sq Ft |
| 12/19/2024 12/19/24 | For Sale | $197,000 | -- | $161 / Sq Ft |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $3,342 | $236,900 | $96,700 | $140,200 |
| 2023 | $3,594 | $236,900 | $96,700 | $140,200 |
| 2022 | $3,550 | $198,400 | $83,400 | $115,000 |
| 2021 | $3,402 | $198,400 | $83,400 | $115,000 |
| 2020 | $3,344 | $181,500 | $75,900 | $105,600 |
| 2019 | $3,062 | $181,500 | $75,900 | $105,600 |
| 2018 | $3,062 | $161,200 | $66,400 | $94,800 |
| 2017 | $2,856 | $161,200 | $66,400 | $94,800 |
| 2016 | $2,856 | $150,200 | $60,900 | $89,300 |
| 2015 | $2,856 | $150,200 | $60,900 | $89,300 |
| 2014 | $2,308 | $142,500 | $56,900 | $85,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Diana Pastor
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Ashlee & Kyle Knickerbocker
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Ashlee & Kyle Knickerbocker
Keller Williams Realty GDM
(515) 249-5560
25 in this area
332 Total Sales
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Alysia Gordon
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Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Alysia Gordon
Keller Williams Realty GDM
(515) 321-8135
1 in this area
7 Total Sales
Map
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 709227
APN: 320-03674000000
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