Well-maintained and move-in ready! This charming home boasts numerous updates, including a new AC (2023), water heater (2019), new plumbing in 2nd bath, new roof on house/garage, new gutters, & new thermostat. With 3 beds & 2 baths on the main level, it offers a spacious and inviting layout. As you step inside, you'll immediately notice the beautifully refinished oak floors and an open-style great room filled w/ natural light from the large picture window. The spacious kitchen features a new SS dishwasher, pull-out drawers, & all appls stay—including the w/d. A newer sliding door leads to the restained cedar deck & fully fenced backyard, perfect for outdoor enjoyment. The primary suite offers plenty of space for furnishings & includes an ensuite ¾ bath. Down the hall, you'll find 2nd full bath & two generously sized beds. The finished LL adds even more living space with a great room, office with egress window, and plumbing stubbed for an addt’l bath—plus ample storage & new whole-home filtration system. For added peace of mind, radon mitigation is already done. Outside, the oversized two-car garage includes new garage door openers. The backyard is a private retreat with deck, patio, and tiered landscaping. Plus, this home is just steps from Fairmeadow’s Park and school, making it a fantastic location!
Sold for $285,000
$285,000
2216 Locust St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
3beds
1,256sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
7,797.24 Square Feet Lot
$282,700 Zestimate®
$227/sqft
$1,664 Estimated rent
Home value
$282,700
$266,000 - $302,000
$1,664/mo
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Finished llPrivate retreatBeautifully refinished oak floorsOffice with egress windowNew thermostatSpacious and inviting layoutOpen-style great room
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Listed by:
Eileen Van Kooten-Schmitt 515-224-4002,
Century 21 Signature
Bought with:
Steve Booth
BHHS First Realty Westown
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 712775
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,256
- Total interior livable area: 1,256 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 640
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence
- Fencing: Wood,Partial
Lot
- Size: 7,797 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 x 130
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 32001800000000
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2025 | Sold | $285,000-0.7%$227/sqft |
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| 3/24/2025 | Pending sale | $287,000$229/sqft |
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| 3/14/2025 | Price change | $287,000-1.7%$229/sqft |
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| 3/10/2025 | Price change | $292,000-2.6%$232/sqft |
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| 3/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,900+47%$239/sqft |
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| 12/6/2019 | Sold | $204,000-5.1%$162/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #592582 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2019 | Pending sale | $214,900$171/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #592582 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $214,900+30.6%$171/sqft |
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| 4/4/2006 | Sold | $164,500+53%$131/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2004 | Sold | $107,500-2.3%$86/sqft |
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| 10/30/2003 | Sold | $110,058-5.9%$88/sqft |
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| 7/5/2000 | Sold | $117,000$93/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,952 -0.5% | $303,100 +13.1% |
| 2024 | $3,972 -1.8% | $268,100 |
| 2023 | $4,044 +1.3% | $268,100 +22.8% |
| 2022 | $3,994 +1% | $218,300 |
| 2021 | $3,956 +3.4% | $218,300 +6% |
| 2020 | $3,826 +8.2% | $205,900 |
| 2019 | $3,536 -0.1% | $205,900 +11.7% |
| 2018 | $3,538 | $184,400 |
| 2017 | $3,538 +9.9% | $184,400 +9.9% |
| 2016 | $3,220 | $167,800 |
| 2015 | $3,220 +15% | $167,800 +11.6% |
| 2014 | $2,800 | $150,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $150,400 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $150,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $150,600 -2.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $155,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $155,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $155,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $155,100 +25.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $123,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $123,900 +9.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $113,470 +1.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $112,100 |
| 2001 | -- | $112,100 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Fairmeadows Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Stilwell Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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.
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