$185,000
SOLD FEB 7, 2025

1916 Locust St West Des Moines, IA 50265

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,152 Sq Ft
7,911 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$161 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Valley High School Rated A
  • Ranch Style House
  • 4-minute walk to Fairmeadows Park

About This Home

As of February 2025

Fantastic opportunity in WDSM! This ranch home offers over 1100 square feet on the main level, generous 2 stall detached garage, and a private fenced backyard. Updates include a newer roof. This home would be a perfect investment opportunity. Property is being sold "as-is". All information obtained from seller and public records.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kenneth Kauzlarich

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Last Buyer's Agent

Nick Stephenson

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,094

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • 1,152 Sq Ft Home
  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Finished Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32001450000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,094

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 173.18
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 160.59
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • 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
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 400
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1152
  • Total Sq Ft: 1152

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • 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: 3093.66
  • Net Taxes: 3093.66

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 5, 2024
Closed on
Feb 5, 2025
Sold by
Lande Kari and Rhiner Steve M
Bought by
Ivysun Capital Llc
Seller's Agent
Kenneth Kauzlarich
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Buyer's Agent
Nick Stephenson
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List Price
$199,500
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,500
-7.27%
Total Days on Market
25
Views
84

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.04%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2016
Sold by
Harbeck David and Harbeck Beth Miller
Bought by
Harbeck David and Harbeck Beth Miller

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 1998
Sold by
Smith Jack D and Smith Sandra L
Bought by
Rhiner Steve M and Rhiner Kari L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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

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®

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

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 708677

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-01450000000