$159,900
PENDING

Estimated payment $1,165/month

Total Views 2,703
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,020 Sq Ft
$157 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Valley High School Rated A
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

Vintage charm meets opportunity in this Valley Junction gem! Whether you're dreaming of your first investment property or a stylish short-term rental, this 2-bed bungalow has the bones, the perfect canvas & the location to shine. Original hardwoods (under carpet), a stunning fireplace with built-ins, and a dining room full of character set the stage. Relax on the screened porch or take a stroll to nearby Val Air Ballroom, local shops in Valley Junction offering dining & year long events. The oversized 2-car garage is perfect for storage or future workshop space. Add your personal flair and watch the value grow! The charm is already here — it just needs your touch. House roof, furnace & AC were replaced in 2014.

Listing Agent

Jennifer Clark

Century 21 Signature

Century 21 Signature

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,293

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 7,560 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,020 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Stove
  • Washer
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32003276000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,293

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 156.76
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Drapes/Curtains, Hardwood Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1020
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1020
  • Total Sq Ft: 1020

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced Yard, Screened Porch
  • Fence Type: Wood
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage Sq Ft: 528
  • Garage: 2 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

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: 0.1740
  • Lot S F: 7560
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32003276000000
  • 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: 3293.19
  • Net Taxes: 3127.31

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

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Range of Values:

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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
2024 $2,750 $184,000 $59,200 $124,800
2023 $2,820 $184,000 $59,200 $124,800
2022 $2,784 $154,900 $51,100 $103,800
2021 $2,668 $154,900 $51,100 $103,800
2020 $2,624 $141,600 $46,500 $95,100
2019 $2,450 $141,600 $46,500 $95,100
2018 $2,630 $128,100 $41,500 $86,600
2017 $2,554 $128,100 $41,500 $86,600
2016 $2,498 $120,800 $38,300 $82,500
2015 $2,498 $120,800 $38,300 $82,500
2014 $2,236 $119,200 $37,200 $82,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2025 04/16/25 For Sale $159,900 +23.0% $157 / Sq Ft
07/28/2017 07/28/17 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2017 07/21/17 Sold $130,000 -3.7% $127 / Sq Ft
07/10/2017 07/10/17 For Sale $135,000 -- $132 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $130,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $104,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 715757

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-03276000000