This townhome was completely updated in the past 4 years. You'll love the openness of the 2 story vaulted ceiling in the living room. Enjoy the ambiance of the gas fireplace with marble surround. Kitchen was updated with white cabinets, quartz countertops, under cabinet lighting, and high-end stainless steel appliances. Living room has a new celing fan/light and dining area has a new chandelier. Entire home has been outfitted with LED lighting. The 2nd level includes a loft overlooking the main level and a beautifully updated bathroom. HVAC was replaced in 2021. This is an end unit on a dead-end private road in the Waukee school district. Located close to shopping in the Jordan Creek Town Center area of West Des Moines. This one won't last long!!!
Sold for $226,500
$226,500
1040 68th St Unit 8, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2beds
1,258sqft
Townhouse, Condominium
Built in 1993
-- sqft lot
$224,500 Zestimate®
$180/sqft
$1,507 Estimated rent
Home value
$224,500
$213,000 - $236,000
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High-end stainless steel appliancesQuartz countertopsWhite cabinetsNew chandelierClose to shoppingGas fireplace
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Listed by:
Johnson, Kevin (515)480-9781,
Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Bought with:
Michael Martin
Des Moines Realty Group
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 686822
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Dining Area, Cable TV
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,258
- Total interior livable area: 1,258 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Details
- Parcel number: 1601379008
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Condominium
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured, Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash
- HOA fee: $200 monthly
- HOA name: Villas of Ashworth Glen
- Second HOA name: Conlin Properties
- Second HOA phone: 515-246-8016
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $180/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $215,760
- Annual tax amount: $3,206
- Date on market: 12/22/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/14/2024 | Sold | $226,500-1.3%$180/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #686822 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2024 | Pending sale | $229,500$182/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #686822 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $229,500+12.5%$182/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #686822 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2021 | Sold | $204,000+45.7%$162/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #627132 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2020 | Sold | $140,000+0.1%$111/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #597452 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2020 | Pending sale | $139,900$111/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #597452 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2020 | Listed for sale | $139,900-4.8%$111/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #597452 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2019 | Listing removed | $147,000$117/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #591198 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2019 | Listed for sale | $147,000+9.7%$117/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #591198 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2016 | Sold | $134,000+1.1%$107/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2016 | Listed for sale | $132,500+3.1%$105/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #514292 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2015 | Listing removed | $128,500$102/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2015 | Listed for sale | $128,500+0.8%$102/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2015 | Listing removed | $127,500$101/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2015 | Price change | $127,500-1.9%$101/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2015 | Price change | $130,000+4.8%$103/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2015 | Listed for sale | $124,000-0.4%$99/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2006 | Sold | $124,500$99/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,354 +6.4% | $215,760 +6.1% |
| 2024 | $3,152 -1.7% | $203,340 +4.4% |
| 2023 | $3,206 +19.2% | $194,840 +13.8% |
| 2022 | $2,690 +0.1% | $171,220 +17.8% |
| 2021 | $2,686 +2% | $145,310 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $2,634 +2.9% | $137,850 |
| 2019 | $2,560 +11.4% | $137,850 +7.9% |
| 2018 | $2,298 | $127,770 +4.1% |
| 2017 | $2,298 +11.3% | $122,770 +5% |
| 2016 | $2,064 -2.9% | $116,900 +10.3% |
| 2015 | $2,126 +6.1% | $105,960 |
| 2014 | $2,004 +3.7% | $105,960 |
| 2008 | $1,932 -5% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,034 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50266
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Brookview Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10Waukee South Middle SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 3.2 mi
- 5/10Waukee Senior High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 3.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Waukee
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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