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  • $285,200

    1240 18th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

    2beds
    2baths
    1,014sqft
    Residential
    Built in 1960
    0.5 Acres Lot
    $285,200 Zestimate®
    $281/sqft
    $1,576 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $285,200

    $271,000 - $299,000

    $1,576/mo

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    What's special

    You don't want to miss this gem on a 1/2 acre lot! Built in 1960, but you wouldn't know it. Over 1014 s.f. on the main level, plus an additional 1014 s.f. in the walk-out lower level with 950 s.f. finished. This open concept ranch has convertible space that could be used as living room, dining room, media space or any combination. Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and glass door to the patio. 2 bedrooms, full bath and 1 car attached garage complete this level. The walk-out lower level also has a lot of versatility. Previous owners had designed it to be a master suite w/ amazing 3/4 bath. Current owners used it as guest space, family room & home office. Don't miss the amazing built-ins w/ extra storage. Laundry room & plenty of storage also located on this level. Finally, the park-like yard! You will feel like you stepped into your own little personal retreat when you step outside of this home. Too many updates and upgrades to list. Fairmeadows Elementary, WDM Schools.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Basement: Finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,014 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Cement / Concrete
    Lot
    • Size: 0.5 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 32002417000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Residential
    Materials
    • concrete
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1960

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: City

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: West Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $281/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $272,100
    • Annual tax amount: $3,738

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/25/2020Listing removed$230,000$227/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #609197 Report a problem
    8/25/2020Listed for sale$230,000+2.2%$227/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #609197 Report a problem
    8/17/2020Sold$225,000-2.2%$222/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #609197 Report a problem
    7/10/2020Pending sale$230,000$227/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #609197 Report a problem
    7/7/2020Listed for sale$230,000+39.8%$227/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #609197 Report a problem
    6/30/2009Sold$164,500-3.2%$162/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #344020 Report a problem
    4/2/2009Listed for sale$170,000+58.1%$168/sqft
    Source: Listhub #344020 Report a problem
    6/22/2000Sold$107,500$106/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,738 +2.2%$272,100 +12.8%
    2024$3,658 +0.3%$241,200
    2023$3,648 +1.2%$241,200 +21.9%
    2022$3,604 +5.3%$197,800
    2021$3,424 +1.7%$197,800 +10.3%
    2020$3,368 +5.6%$179,300
    2019$3,188 -0.1%$179,300 +9.3%
    2018$3,190 $164,100
    2017$3,190 +6.3%$164,100 +6.6%
    2016$3,002 $153,900
    2015$3,002 +4.4%$153,900 +2.1%
    2014$2,876 $150,700
    2013-- $150,700 -0.2%
    2012-- $151,000
    2011-- $151,000 +5.8%
    2010-- $142,700
    2009-- $142,700
    2008-- $142,700 +0.7%
    2007-- $141,700 +9.3%
    2006-- $129,700
    2005-- $129,700 +7.9%
    2003-- $120,160 +4.1%
    2002-- $115,380 +16.8%
    2001-- $98,790
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    Neighborhood: 50265

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: West Des Moines

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