$237,000
SOLD APR 18, 2025
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,295 Sq Ft
7,250 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$183 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Valley High School Rated A
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 4-minute walk to Wilson Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Don’t miss this updated 4 bed 2 bath home in the heart of Valley Junction in West Des Moines. All of the major things have been updated including newer vinyl siding, roof, most windows, water heater, HVAC and carpet. This one is just ready for you to make your own. The main level is open and has 2 bedrooms, a full bath, enclosed front porch, spacious dining area, and a large kitchen. Upstairs you will find 2 bedrooms plus a 3/4 bath. Don’t miss the oversized garage and great patio area. Homes like this one won’t last so schedule your showing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tyler Wilkening

Century 21 Signature Listed on: 03/07/2025

Century 21 Signature

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Forte

LPT Realty, LLC

LPT Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,344

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 7,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x145
  • Property is zoned SF-VJ

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,295 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Shades
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32004319000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,344

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 184.56
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 183.01
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Shades/Shutters, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 2nd Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 546
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: 3 Season
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1295
  • Total Sq Ft: 1295

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Open Patio
  • Foundation: Block, Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • 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: 0.1660
  • Lot S F: 7250
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 50X145
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32004319000000
  • Zoning: SF-VJ

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: 3343.91
  • Net Taxes: 3178.03

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2025
Closed on
Apr 15, 2025
Sold by
Ludemann Johnathon L
Bought by
Mcdowell Jana and Mcdowell Alec
Seller's Agent
Tyler Wilkening
Century 21 Signature
Buyer's Agent
Amy Forte
LPT Realty, LLC
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$237,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.84%
Views
36

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.74%
Original Mortgage
$229,890
Outstanding Balance
$229,890
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$5,993

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2019
Sold by
Howe Robert E and Howe Tamara L
Bought by
Ludemann Johnathon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2013
Closed on
Oct 22, 2013
Sold by
Young Ashley Mary and Young Samuel C
Bought by
Howe Robert E and Howe Tamara L
Seller's Agent
Mary Davis CRB, CRS
Iowa Realty Waukee
Buyer's Agent
Layne Gronau
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$128,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,400
-1.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.35%
Original Mortgage
$124,645
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2010
Sold by
Equity Options Llc
Bought by
Flora Ashley M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,494
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2007
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Equity Options Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2007
Sold by
Murtha Daniel J and Murtha Jennifer Marie
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2001
Sold by
Abild Kris A and Abild Susan D
Bought by
Murtha Daniel J and Murtha Jennifer M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $237,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $237,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $156,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $128,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $118,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $79,500 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $104,497 None Available
Warranty Deed $98,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $229,890 New Conventional
Closed $229,890 New Conventional
Previous Owner $156,000 VA
Previous Owner $124,645 New Conventional
Previous Owner $95,200 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $98,494 FHA
Previous Owner $28,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $108,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $79,000 Balloon
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Sold $237,000 -0.8% $183 / Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2025 03/07/25 For Sale $239,000 +86.0% $185 / Sq Ft
10/28/2013 10/28/13 Sold $128,500 -1.1% $99 / Sq Ft
10/28/2013 10/28/13 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2013 09/23/13 For Sale $129,900 -- $100 / 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
2024 $3,178 $219,600 $42,300 $177,300
2023 $3,028 $219,600 $42,300 $177,300
2022 $2,990 $169,100 $34,000 $135,100
2021 $2,836 $169,100 $34,000 $135,100
2020 $2,854 $153,300 $30,700 $122,600
2019 $2,640 $153,300 $30,700 $122,600
2018 $2,642 $137,400 $27,200 $110,200
2017 $2,594 $137,400 $27,200 $110,200
2016 $2,532 $131,200 $25,400 $105,800
2015 $2,532 $131,200 $25,400 $105,800
2014 $2,330 $120,100 $22,800 $97,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 713057

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-04319000000