$140,000
SOLD OCT 8, 2024

224 Prospect Ave West Des Moines, IA 50265

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,128 Sq Ft
5,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$124 Per Sq Ft

12 Days on Market

About This Home

As of April 2025

24 Hour Sale. All information obtained from Seller and public records.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alex Wick

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 09/14/2024

RE/MAX Precision

Last Buyer's Agent

Alex Wick

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 09/14/2024

RE/MAX Precision

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,671

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 5,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned SF-VJ

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,128 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32002901000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,671

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 124.11
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 124.11
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 778
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1128
  • Total Sq Ft: 1128

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 1 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1260
  • Lot S F: 5500
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32002901000000
  • 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: 2670.75
  • Net Taxes: 2504.87

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2025
Closed on
Apr 25, 2025
Sold by
Revive 515 Llc
Bought by
Zenk Benjamin D
Seller's Agent
Collin Coy
Realty ONE Group Impact
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Johnson
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$259,900
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$250,430

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$9,470
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.80%
Original Mortgage
$233,910
Outstanding Balance
$233,705
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$16,725

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2024
Closed on
Oct 7, 2024
Sold by
Capital City Developers Llc
Bought by
Revive 515 Llc
Seller's Agent
Alex Wick
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Alex Wick
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$140,000
Sold Price
$140,000
Views
2

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
207.97%
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2024
Closed on
Oct 3, 2024
Sold by
Wike John K
Bought by
Capital City Developers Llc
Seller's Agent
Alex Wick
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Alex Wick
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$140,000
Sold Price
$140,000
Views
2

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2000
Sold by
Bates Edwin L and Bates Regen E
Bought by
Wike John K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,800
Interest Rate
8.66%
Source: Public Records

Similar Homes in West Des Moines, IA

  • 305 Hillside Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265

    $175,500

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 768 Sq Ft
    • 305 Hillside Ave
    • West Des Moines, IA

    Don’t miss this adorable and affordable home in the heart of Valley Junction! Recent updates include roof shingles replaced just 4 years ago, plus a new furnace and central air installed in 2019. The spacious 2-car detached garage was built in 2004, offering great storage and functionality. Entering you’ll find a comfortable family room with original hardwood flooring. Charming kitchen including

    Robin Von Gillern RE/MAX Concepts

    Section Image
  • 420 9th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

    $167,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 832 Sq Ft
    • 420 9th St
    • West Des Moines, IA

    Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow nestled just blocks from the heart of Historic Valley Junction! Enjoy the convenience of entertainment, dining, shopping and community events all just a short stroll from your front door. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or savvy investor, this home is bursting with opportunity. With key updates already taken care of – including brand-new

    Tiffan Yamen Keller Williams Realty GDM

    Section Image

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $260,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $159,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $140,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $83,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $233,910 New Conventional
Previous Owner $225,000 Construction
Previous Owner $90,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $70,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $56,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $24,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $66,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Sold $259,900 0.0% $230 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2025 03/24/25 For Sale $259,900 +85.6% $230 / Sq Ft
10/08/2024 10/08/24 Sold $140,000 0.0% $124 / Sq Ft
09/26/2024 09/26/24 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2024 09/14/24 For Sale $140,000 -- $124 / 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 $2,504 $168,500 $44,100 $124,400
2023 $2,528 $168,500 $44,100 $124,400
2022 $2,496 $139,800 $38,000 $101,800
2021 $2,394 $139,800 $38,000 $101,800
2020 $2,354 $128,000 $34,600 $93,400
2019 $2,174 $128,000 $34,600 $93,400
2018 $2,174 $114,600 $30,300 $84,300
2017 $2,078 $114,600 $30,300 $84,300
2016 $2,028 $106,800 $27,800 $79,000
2015 $2,028 $106,800 $27,800 $79,000
2014 $1,988 $106,900 $27,300 $79,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 703994

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-02901000000