$139,000
SOLD MAR 8, 2013

308 18th Place West Des Moines, IA 50265

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,388 Sq Ft
7,200 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$100 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

228 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Dining Area
  • Valley High School Rated A

About This Home

As of July 2025

Good Value in the heart of West Des Moines. Opportunity is knocking on this well maintained brick 1 ½ story home. The home features many updates including refinished hardwood floors. ceramic tile in kitchen and bath, kitchen recently remodeled, 5 year old Pella windows, mechanicals are updated and the home has a 2 ½ car detached garage. The basement has professional water proofing system. The property is located close to shopping, schools, churches and walking paths.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Bray

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing Listed on: 07/23/2012

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Last Buyer's Agent

Magina Scheetz-Lazio

VIA Group, REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,586

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 7,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x120

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,388 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Dining Area
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32004086000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,586

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 106.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 100.00
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Drapes/Curtains, Hardwood Floors, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 957
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1388
  • Total Sq Ft: 1388

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1600
  • Lot S F: 7200
  • Lot Size: 60x120
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32004086000000
  • Zoning: RES

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: 2586.00
  • Net Taxes: 2474.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 30818THPLPOLKWESTDESM50265
  • Tax Year: 2012

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2025
Closed on
Jun 26, 2025
Sold by
Knudson Lynn Marie
Bought by
Shivvers Lisa
Seller's Agent
Tom Stender-Custer
Century 21 Signature
Buyer's Agent
Denise Coder
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$279,800
Sold Price
$262,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,300
-6.18%
Views
120

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2011
Sold by
Bankers Trust Company
Bought by
Noyes Irene K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$71,415
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 2010
Sold by
Koehn Connie
Bought by
Bankers Trust Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2006
Sold by
Mains Dean D and Mains Margaret E
Bought by
Noyes Irene K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Fiduciary Deed $262,500 None Listed On Document
Fiduciary Deed $262,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $159,500 None Available
Legal Action Court Order -- None Available
Contract Of Sale $159,750 Itc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $20,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $55,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $38,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $71,415 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $90,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Sold $262,500 -2.6% $189 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Price Changed $269,500 -3.7% $194 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 For Sale $279,800 0.0% $202 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2025 04/21/25 For Sale $279,800 +101.3% $202 / Sq Ft
03/08/2013 03/08/13 Sold $139,000 -7.3% $100 / Sq Ft
02/06/2013 02/06/13 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2012 07/23/12 For Sale $150,000 -- $108 / 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 $3,562 $235,200 $56,700 $178,500
2023 $3,590 $235,200 $56,700 $178,500
2022 $3,546 $194,800 $49,100 $145,700
2021 $3,380 $194,800 $49,100 $145,700
2020 $3,324 $177,100 $44,600 $132,500
2019 $3,184 $177,100 $44,600 $132,500
2018 $3,186 $163,900 $40,400 $123,500
2017 $3,060 $163,900 $40,400 $123,500
2016 $2,990 $153,300 $37,300 $116,000
2015 $2,990 $153,300 $37,300 $116,000
2014 $2,840 $149,000 $35,500 $113,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 404407

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-04086000000