Welcome to this versatile 3-bedroom, 3-bath home with a 2-car attached garage and 1250 SF of finished living space. Ideally located in West Des Moines, just five minutes from both I-235 and I-80 and walking/biking distance to several parks, trails shopping, dining, schools, and everyday conveniences including the lively Valley Junction. The unique layout offers several ways to make this home work for you. The upper level features a spacious living room with vaulted ceilings, two bedrooms and two full baths. The main level kitchen and dining area serves as the heart of the home and provides a natural gathering space. The finished lower level offers even more living space with a family room, third bedroom, full bath, and laundry area along with a basement for storage that includes the active radon mitigation system. This flexible floor plan is ideal for multigenerational living, a roommate arrangement, guests, or anyone wanting additional privacy, with bedrooms and bathrooms on separate levels while sharing the kitchen and common areas. Outside, enjoy the large, fully fenced backyard with a spacious deck with room for outdoor cooking and dining. Below the deck is a concrete patio area that has plenty of room for entertaining, pets, or play, as well as an existing hot tub hookup. With its flexible floor plan, generous living space, and convenient location, this home offers possibilities that are hard to find!
For sale
$319,000
216 23rd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
3beds
970sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
6,403 Square Feet Lot
$312,100 Zestimate®
$329/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Basement for storageExisting hot tub hookupLarge fully fenced backyard
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Listed by:
Deanna Lane 515-491-3631,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 748022
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 970
- Total interior livable area: 970 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 280
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,403 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 129
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 32003026731000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $329/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $288,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,382
- Date on market: 8/27/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$312,100
$296,000 - $328,000
$1,616/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $319,000+31.3%$329/sqft |
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| 5/16/2023 | Sold | $243,000+32.1%$251/sqft |
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| 7/27/2017 | Sold | $184,000+2.8%$190/sqft |
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| 6/16/2017 | Pending sale | $179,000$185/sqft |
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| 6/13/2017 | Listed for sale | $179,000+15.5%$185/sqft |
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| 7/15/2009 | Sold | $155,000-8.8%$160/sqft |
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| 4/25/2009 | Price change | $170,000-5.5%$175/sqft |
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| 2/18/2009 | Listed for sale | $179,900-0.9%$185/sqft |
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| 8/8/2008 | Sold | $181,500+7.1%$187/sqft |
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| 5/9/2006 | Sold | $169,500+44.3%$175/sqft |
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| 7/30/1999 | Sold | $117,500$121/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,034 +2.2% | $288,400 +11.1% |
| 2024 | $3,948 +2.9% | $259,500 |
| 2023 | $3,838 +1.3% | $259,500 +25% |
| 2022 | $3,790 -0.5% | $207,600 |
| 2021 | $3,808 +1.6% | $207,600 +4.6% |
| 2020 | $3,748 +5.2% | $198,500 |
| 2019 | $3,562 -4.9% | $198,500 +8.8% |
| 2018 | $3,746 | $182,400 |
| 2017 | $3,746 +8.9% | $182,400 +9.6% |
| 2016 | $3,440 | $166,400 |
| 2015 | $3,440 +8.7% | $166,400 +6.6% |
| 2014 | $3,166 | $156,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $156,100 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $156,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $156,200 -1.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $158,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $158,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $158,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $158,800 +8.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $146,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $146,500 +10.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $132,790 +7.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $123,660 |
| 2001 | -- | $123,660 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Des Moines
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




