$295,000

1916 Locust St West Des Moines, IA 50265

Estimated payment $1,909/month

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,152 Sq Ft
$256 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Valley High School Rated A
  • Tile Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Fairmeadows Park

About This Home

Come check out this beautifully updated ranch home in a quiet West Des Moines neighborhood. This home has plenty of room with a finished basement offering a 4th non-conforming bedroom, and bathroom, and a wet bar. Upstairs you will see 3 bedrooms, a completely remodeled kitchen with new appliances, all new flooring, and new paint. Outside you will find a deck off the front of the house and the back of the house along with a patio and firepit. The back yard is fully fenced in with a privacy fence and there is also a two car garage with an access door to the backyard. This house has so much to offer all within minutes of West Des Moines amenities!!

Listing Agent

Nick Stephenson

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,283

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 7,911 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x132
  • Wood Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,152 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Dining Area
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32001450000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,283

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 256.08
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, LVP, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 864
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1152
  • Total Sq Ft: 1152

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Sq Ft: 624
  • Garage: 2 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

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: 0.1820
  • Lot S F: 7911
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 60X132
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32001450000000
  • Zoning: R-1

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: 3282.97
  • Net Taxes: 3282.97

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $3,022 $190,700 $61,100 $129,600
2023 $3,026 $190,700 $61,100 $129,600
2022 $2,990 $156,700 $51,800 $104,900
2021 $2,980 $156,700 $51,800 $104,900
2020 $2,936 $148,600 $48,800 $99,800
2019 $3,110 $148,600 $48,800 $99,800
2018 $3,116 $151,800 $42,800 $109,000
2017 $2,928 $151,800 $42,800 $109,000
2016 $2,864 $138,500 $38,500 $100,000
2015 $2,864 $138,500 $38,500 $100,000
2014 $2,912 $139,200 $38,000 $101,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Sale $295,000 +59.5% $256 / Sq Ft
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Sold $185,000 -7.3% $161 / Sq Ft
12/30/2024 12/30/24 Pending -- -- --
12/05/2024 12/05/24 For Sale $199,500 -- $173 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $185,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $91,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $100,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $34,300 Unknown
Previous Owner $75,000 FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 717898

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-01450000000