$204,000
SOLD DEC 6, 2019

2216 Locust St West Des Moines, IA 50265

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

Recently Sold

$162 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

63 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of December 2019

WELL MAINTIANED HOME WITH NEWER VINYL WINDOWS, VINYL SIDING, CONCRETE DRIVEWAY, CEDAR DECK, FURNACE, WATERHEATER AND MUCH MORE ALL WITH 3 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS ALL ON THE MAIN LEVEL! You'll love the charm in the home as you enter and are immediately notice the refinished oak floors in the open style great room fully equipped with large picture window. The kitchen is spacious and complete with new slider out to the cedar deck and fenced in backyard. The master suite boasts plenty of space for furnishings and you’ll love the updated bathroom with newer shower and fixtures. Stroll down the hallway to find the 2nd Full bath and 2 generously sized bedrooms. Don’t forget to check out the finished lower level with great room, office with legal egress window, stubbed for another bathroom plus plenty of storage! Outside you’ll find the oversized 2 car garage, deck, patio and tiered landscaped fenced in backyard. Not to mention the home is just steps from the Fairmeadow’s park!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Rivenburgh

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Sanders

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,710

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 7,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 130

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,256 Sq Ft Home
  • Shades
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Dining Area
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

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

$3,710

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 171.10
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 162.42
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, 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 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1256
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 640
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1256
  • Total Sq Ft: 1256

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 576
  • Garage: 2 Detached

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: 60 X 130
  • 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: 3710.00
  • Net Taxes: 3536.00
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Map

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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

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

Mortgage History

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

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
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

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 592582

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-01800000000