$245,000
SOLD MAY 18, 2016

2501 Ridgewood Dr West Des Moines, IA 50265

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,112 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$116 Per Sq Ft

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Shades
  • Jordan Creek Elementary School Rated A-
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of January 2025

The WDM gem you've been waiting for! Beautiful 2 story home in established, quiet, convenient area.Fall in love with this homes details, spacious design, beautiful quiet setting, and comfort throughout. . 9 ft ceilings throughout main level, 11 ft in family room. Gas fireplace, striking cathedral windows, built in bookcases, high end, stainless steel appliances, central vac, Pella Designer Series Triple Pane windows, Hunter Douglas blinds, closets to satisfy even the toughest clothes horse. Brand new Stainmaster carpeting, new flooring in bathrooms upstairs, newly renovated main & guest baths, freshly painted, new light fixtures, hardware & switches. Beautifully landscaped, private back yard w/ top of the line Keystone retaining wall. Enclosed back porch off kitchen could make it easy to add sq ft or open up to fantastic back deck. Trane HE Furnace & AC, 30 year Owens Corning Shingles, HE 50 gal water heater make this beauty worry free. Exterior paint allowance w/ acceptable offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jami Bassman Ahart

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 03/31/2016

RE/MAX Concepts

Last Buyer's Agent

Rachael Harms

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,226

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Property is zoned PUD

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,112 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Shades
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32002724718000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,226

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 116.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 116.00
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 2nd Flr Laundry, Drapes/Curtains (Part), Fireplace Screen, Laminate Floors, Shades/Shutters, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1022
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2112
  • Total Sq Ft: 2112

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Frame
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Attached

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: 0.2760
  • Lot S F: 12039
  • Lot Shape: Irregular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32002724718000
  • Zoning: PUD

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: 4226.00
  • Net Taxes: 4226.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 13, 2025
Closed on
Jan 26, 2025
Sold by
Smith Nicholas and Hired Hawakin Abdi
Bought by
Clark Summer
Seller's Agent
Christopher Lewis
LPT Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Summer Clark
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
5.08%
Views
139

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
88.17%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2021
Closed on
Jun 16, 2021
Sold by
Melton Raylee E and Melton Francis C
Bought by
Smith Nicholas and Hired Hawakin Abdi
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Thomas
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Heather Wright
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$330,000
Sold Price
$330,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.72%
Original Mortgage
$264,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2016
Closed on
May 16, 2016
Sold by
Seaman Mark E
Bought by
Melton Raylee E and Melton Francis C
Seller's Agent
Jami Bassman Ahart
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Rachael Harms
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$245,000
Sold Price
$245,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.01%
Original Mortgage
$208,250
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $310,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $330,000 First American Mortgage Sln
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $264,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $208,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $125,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Price Changed $399,999 -1.2% $189 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Price Changed $405,000 -2.4% $192 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $415,000 0.0% $196 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Price Changed $415,000 -2.4% $196 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 For Sale $425,000 +37.1% $201 / Sq Ft
01/27/2025 01/27/25 Sold $310,000 +5.1% $147 / Sq Ft
01/20/2025 01/20/25 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2025 01/13/25 For Sale $295,000 -10.6% $140 / Sq Ft
06/28/2021 06/28/21 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2021 06/23/21 Sold $330,000 0.0% $156 / Sq Ft
05/17/2021 05/17/21 For Sale $330,000 +34.7% $156 / Sq Ft
05/18/2016 05/18/16 Sold $245,000 0.0% $116 / Sq Ft
05/18/2016 05/18/16 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2016 03/31/16 For Sale $245,000 -- $116 / 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 $5,534 $349,100 $65,700 $283,400
2023 $5,508 $349,100 $65,700 $283,400
2022 $5,442 $285,200 $55,200 $230,000
2021 $5,174 $285,200 $55,200 $230,000
2020 $5,092 $266,600 $51,600 $215,000
2019 $4,902 $266,600 $51,600 $215,000
2018 $4,910 $247,800 $46,900 $200,900
2017 $4,660 $247,800 $46,900 $200,900
2016 $4,556 $229,000 $42,800 $186,200
2015 $4,556 $229,000 $42,800 $186,200
2014 $4,094 $210,800 $38,800 $172,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 514315

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-02724718000