$290,000
$5K PRICE DROP

1916 Locust St West Des Moines, IA 50265

Estimated payment $1,884/month

Total Views 9,976
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,152 Sq Ft
$252 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, bathroom with shower, 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

Realty ONE Group Impact Listed on: 05/12/2025

Realty ONE Group Impact

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

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: 251.74
  • 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: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 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
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Price Changed $290,000 -1.7% $252 / Sq Ft
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