$304,900
$20K PRICE DROP

455 52nd Place West Des Moines, IA 50265

Estimated payment $1,996/month

Total Views 8,506
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,444 Sq Ft
$211 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Crossroads Park Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

Welcome to this beautiful two-story home in the heart of West Des Moines! Featuring a fully updated kitchen, a bright and spacious main-level living room filled with natural light, and three bedrooms with two full baths upstairs, this home offers both comfort and functionality. The lower level provides the perfect spot for a kids? playroom or extra living space. Enjoy the large backyard with storage shed-ideal for outdoor activities and entertaining. An attached two-stall garage adds convenience. Located in a desirable central West Des Moines neighborhood, this home combines modern updates with an unbeatable location! All information obtained from seller and public records.

Listing Agent

Ethan Freeman

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 08/29/2025

RE/MAX Precision

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,550

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 10,724 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,444 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 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 32004126746000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,550

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 211.15
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Fire Alarm, Hardwood Floors, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Rec. Room
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1444
  • Total Sq Ft: 1444

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Board
  • Fence Type: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 400
  • Garage: 2 Attached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2460
  • Lot S F: 10724
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32004126746000
  • Zoning: R

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: 4549.55
  • Net Taxes: 4384.06

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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
2025 $4,290 $299,900 $64,200 $235,700
2024 $4,290 $281,100 $59,500 $221,600
2023 $4,306 $281,100 $59,500 $221,600
2022 $4,254 $231,900 $50,500 $181,400
2021 $4,228 $231,900 $50,500 $181,400
2020 $4,164 $210,800 $45,800 $165,000
2019 $3,970 $210,800 $45,800 $165,000
2018 $3,980 $193,800 $40,900 $152,900
2017 $3,738 $193,800 $40,900 $152,900
2016 $3,476 $176,800 $36,800 $140,000
2015 $3,476 $176,800 $36,800 $140,000
2014 $3,222 $162,800 $33,300 $129,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/07/2025 10/07/25 Price Changed $304,900 -6.2% $211 / Sq Ft
08/29/2025 08/29/25 For Sale $325,000 -- $225 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $232,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $197,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $175,000 Itc
Warranty Deed $162,500 Itc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $220,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $187,150 New Conventional
Previous Owner $175,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $163,069 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 725315

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-04126746000