Wonderful Valley Junction home on very quiet street. New plumbing from street in 2014. Updated kitchen with easy pull cabinets and drawers. Update bathroom with new tile tub shower. Half bath downstairs with laundry. Washer/ dryer and all appliances included. Nonconforming family room in basement with bar, laminate flooring, pinewood ceilings. All upstairs window and doors have been updated including sliders off master bedroom to backyard. New central air in 2016. Water heater new 2019. Utilities are very low. Above ground pool is 3 years old and in perfect condition. Please call for showing.
Sold for $212,000
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$212,000
208 Prospect Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2beds
834sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1947
5,488 Square Feet Lot
$212,000 Zestimate®
$254/sqft
$1,484 Estimated rent
Home value
$212,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Partially finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 834 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 5,488 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 32002897000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- wood frame
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $254/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $179,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,680
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Sold | $212,000+1%$254/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2025 | Contingent | $210,000$252/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11597530 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $210,000+25.7%$252/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11597530 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2020 | Sold | $167,000$200/sqft |
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| 6/2/2020 | Pending sale | $167,000$200/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2020 | Listed for sale | $167,000+30%$200/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2014 | Sold | $128,500-3.3%$154/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #440646 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2014 | Listed for sale | $132,900+16.1%$159/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #440646 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2011 | Sold | $114,500$137/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2009 | Sold | $114,500+6.5%$137/sqft |
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| 12/17/2008 | Sold | $107,500-6.4%$129/sqft |
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| 9/26/2008 | Listed for sale | $114,900$138/sqft |
Source: Point2 #335618 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,680 +2.1% | $179,100 +8.2% |
| 2024 | $2,624 -1.6% | $165,600 |
| 2023 | $2,666 +1.1% | $165,600 +19.9% |
| 2022 | $2,636 +11.6% | $138,100 |
| 2021 | $2,362 +1.7% | $138,100 +9.3% |
| 2020 | $2,322 +9% | $126,400 |
| 2019 | $2,130 | $126,400 +12.4% |
| 2018 | $2,130 | $112,500 |
| 2017 | $2,130 +7% | $112,500 +7.1% |
| 2016 | $1,990 | $105,000 |
| 2015 | $1,990 +2.5% | $105,000 +0.3% |
| 2014 | $1,942 | $104,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $104,700 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $104,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $104,800 +3% |
| 2010 | -- | $101,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $101,700 +2.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $98,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $98,800 +2.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $96,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $96,700 +9.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $88,180 +3.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $85,340 |
| 2001 | -- | $85,340 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Hillside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Stilwell Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Des Moines
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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