$285,000
SOLD MAY 7, 2025

2216 Locust St West Des Moines, IA 50265

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,256 Sq Ft
7,800 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$227 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Valley High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to Fairmeadows Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Well-maintained and move-in ready! This charming home boasts numerous updates, including a new AC (2023), water heater (2019), new plumbing in 2nd bath, new roof on house/garage, new gutters, & new thermostat. With 3 beds & 2 baths on the main level, it offers a spacious and inviting layout. As you step inside, you'll immediately notice the beautifully refinished oak floors and an open-style great room filled w/ natural light from the large picture window. The spacious kitchen features a new SS dishwasher, pull-out drawers, & all appls stay—including the w/d. A newer sliding door leads to the restained cedar deck & fully fenced backyard, perfect for outdoor enjoyment. The primary suite offers plenty of space for furnishings & includes an ensuite bath. Down the hall, you'll find 2nd full bath & two generously sized beds. The finished LL adds even more living space with a great room, office with egress window, and plumbing stubbed for an addt’l bath—plus ample storage & new whole-home filtration system. For added peace of mind, radon mitigation is already done. Outside, the oversized two-car garage includes new garage door openers. The backyard is a private retreat with deck, patio, and tiered landscaping. Plus, this home is just steps from Fairmeadow’s Park and school, making it a fantastic location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eileen Van Kooten-Schmitt

Century 21 Signature Listed on: 03/03/2025

Century 21 Signature

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Booth USN Ret.

BHHS First Realty Westown

BHHS First Realty Westown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,127

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 7,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x130
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,256 Sq Ft Home
  • Shades
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Dining Area
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32001800000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,127

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 228.50
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 226.91
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, 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 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1256
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 640
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1256
  • Total Sq Ft: 1256

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Board, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Partially Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Wood
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

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: 0.1790
  • Lot S F: 7800
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 60X130
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32001800000000
  • 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: 4126.97
  • Net Taxes: 3961.09
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2025
Closed on
May 2, 2025
Sold by
Miller Matthew Patrick and Miller Catherine Marie
Bought by
Cavan Phillip
Seller's Agent
Eileen Van Kooten-Schmitt
Century 21 Signature
Buyer's Agent
Steve Booth USN Ret.
BHHS First Realty Westown
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-4.97%
Views
50

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.87%
Original Mortgage
$270,750
Outstanding Balance
$270,750
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$13,950

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2006
Sold by
Brown Marcus L and Brown Kimberly A
Bought by
Mcnellis James P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,400
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2004
Sold by
Brown Marcus L and Brown Kimberly A
Bought by
Brown Marcus L and Brown Kimberly A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,400
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2004
Sold by
Bank Of New York
Bought by
Brown Marcus L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,400
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2003
Sold by
Schmitt Nancy and Schmitt Edward
Bought by
Bank Of New York

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2000
Sold by
Carlson Robert D and Carlson Diane E
Bought by
Schmitt Edward and Schmitt Nancy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,400
Interest Rate
8.64%
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 $285,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $285,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $164,500 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Special Warranty Deed $107,500 --
Sheriffs Deed $110,058 --
Warranty Deed $117,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $270,750 New Conventional
Closed $270,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $156,870 VA
Previous Owner $162,050 VA
Previous Owner $170,400 VA
Previous Owner $9,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $118,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $86,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $113,400 No Value Available
Closed $21,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Sold $285,000 -0.7% $227 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Price Changed $287,000 -1.7% $229 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Price Changed $292,000 -2.6% $232 / Sq Ft
03/03/2025 03/03/25 For Sale $299,900 +47.0% $239 / Sq Ft
12/06/2019 12/06/19 Sold $204,000 -5.1% $162 / Sq Ft
12/06/2019 12/06/19 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2019 10/04/19 For Sale $214,900 -- $171 / 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 $3,972 $268,100 $60,900 $207,200
2023 $4,044 $268,100 $60,900 $207,200
2022 $3,994 $218,300 $51,600 $166,700
2021 $3,956 $218,300 $51,600 $166,700
2020 $3,826 $205,900 $48,700 $157,200
2019 $3,536 $205,900 $48,700 $157,200
2018 $3,538 $184,400 $42,600 $141,800
2017 $3,298 $184,400 $42,600 $141,800
2016 $3,220 $167,800 $38,300 $129,500
2015 $3,220 $167,800 $38,300 $129,500
2014 $2,800 $150,400 $33,700 $116,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 712775

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-01800000000