This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom ranch home in West Des Moines (WDM) is a true gem! Tucked away in a convenient location, this home has seen several updates in recent years, including a new roof, fresh exterior paint, and updated interior paint. The bathroom features a walk-in shower with handicap accessible features, as well as a deck with similar accessibility features. The two-car detached garage offers protection from the elements, keeping your cars safe and warm during the winter months. Plus, the fully fenced yard adds both privacy and security. It's a perfect blend of comfort and practicality! All information obtained from Seller and public records.
Sold for $247,500
$247,500
2221 Locust St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
3beds
1,152sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1956
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$246,800 Zestimate®
$215/sqft
$1,501 Estimated rent
Home value
$246,800
$230,000 - $264,000
$1,501/mo
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Two-car detached garageUpdated interior paintFully fenced yardFresh exterior paintNew roof
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Listed by:
Bonnie Christensen 515-223-9492,
Re/Max Precision Ankeny Uptown
Bought with:
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 66156
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,152
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 32001775000000
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2025 | Sold | $247,500-0.6%$215/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #66156 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2024 | Pending sale | $249,000$216/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #708686 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $249,000$216/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #708686 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2024 | Pending sale | $249,000$216/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #708686 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $249,000+18.6%$216/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #708686 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2022 | Sold | $210,000+17.3%$182/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2022 | Sold | $179,000$155/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,676 +2.1% | $257,000 +13.2% |
| 2024 | $3,600 +0.4% | $227,100 |
| 2023 | $3,586 +6.3% | $227,100 +22.3% |
| 2022 | $3,372 +0.8% | $185,700 |
| 2021 | $3,346 +1.7% | $185,700 +5.9% |
| 2020 | $3,290 +8.2% | $175,400 |
| 2019 | $3,042 -0.1% | $175,400 +11.7% |
| 2018 | $3,044 | $157,000 |
| 2017 | $3,044 +11.1% | $157,000 +9.9% |
| 2016 | $2,740 | $142,900 +1.2% |
| 2015 | $2,740 +3.6% | $141,200 +1.4% |
| 2014 | $2,644 | $139,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $139,300 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $139,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $139,700 +2.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $136,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $136,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $136,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $136,300 +8.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $125,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $125,800 +11% |
| 2003 | -- | $113,370 +11% |
| 2002 | -- | $102,110 |
| 2001 | -- | $102,110 |
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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
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- West Des Moines
- 50265
- 2221 Locust St
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