Just two blocks from the shops, restaurants, and entertainment of 5th Street in the heart of the Valley Junction Historic Business District! This charming home offers a great combination of comfortable living space, updates, and an unbeatable location.
The main level features a spacious living area, two bedrooms, and an updated bathroom. New carpet throughout provides a fresh, inviting feel. Upstairs, you'll find a third bedroom offering additional space for guests, a home office, or whatever fits your needs.
Situated on a large 50' x 145' lot, the property also includes a one-stall attached garage and a rear deck that's perfect for grilling, entertaining, or relaxing outdoors. Enjoy being just a short walk from the unique shops, restaurants, events, and small-town charm that make Valley Junction such a desirable place to call home.
***Listing contains virtually staged photos***
Pending
$159,900
228 3rd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
3beds
1,245sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
7,230 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$128/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated bathroomNew carpet throughoutTwo bedroomsOne-stall attached garage
- 25 days
- 185
- 29
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Junior Ibarra (515)497-8133,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 749487
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,245
- Total interior livable area: 1,245 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Deck, Enclosed Porch
Lot
- Size: 7,230 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 145
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 320/04408000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
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: $128/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $158,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,410
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Pending sale | $159,900$128/sqft |
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| 9/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $159,900-5.9%$128/sqft |
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| 7/22/2025 | Listing removed | $169,900$136/sqft |
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| 6/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $169,900$136/sqft |
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| 5/11/2025 | Pending sale | $169,900$136/sqft |
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| 4/11/2025 | Price change | $169,900-2.9%$136/sqft |
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| 3/20/2025 | Price change | $174,900-2.8%$140/sqft |
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| 3/18/2025 | Price change | $179,900-2.8%$144/sqft |
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| 2/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $185,000+32.1%$149/sqft |
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| 12/18/2023 | Sold | $140,000-6.7%$112/sqft |
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| 12/6/2023 | Pending sale | $150,000$120/sqft |
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| 12/6/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/4/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 11/17/2023 | Price change | $150,000-6.3%$120/sqft |
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| 11/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $160,000+3.9%$129/sqft |
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| 11/6/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $154,000-6.1%$124/sqft |
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| 8/25/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $164,000-5.7%$132/sqft |
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| 5/13/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $174,000+47.1%$140/sqft |
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| 3/15/2022 | Sold | $118,250+31.7%$95/sqft |
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| 7/26/2021 | Sold | $89,797+519.3%$72/sqft |
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| 7/17/1998 | Sold | $14,500$12/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,384 -10.6% | $158,600 +7.7% |
| 2024 | $2,668 +6.1% | $147,300 -12.5% |
| 2023 | $2,514 +1.2% | $168,300 +29.3% |
| 2022 | $2,484 -45.8% | $130,200 |
| 2021 | $4,586 +98.7% | $130,200 +11.5% |
| 2020 | $2,308 -30.3% | $116,800 |
| 2019 | $3,312 +32.2% | $116,800 +12.7% |
| 2018 | $2,505 +17.7% | $103,600 |
| 2017 | $2,128 +5.2% | $103,600 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $2,022 | $97,800 |
| 2015 | $2,022 -50.8% | $97,800 +6.2% |
| 2014 | $4,106 | $92,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $92,100 +1% |
| 2012 | -- | $91,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $91,200 -4.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $95,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $95,800 +2.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $93,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $93,100 +13% |
| 2006 | -- | $82,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $82,400 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $74,890 +22.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $60,960 |
| 2001 | -- | $60,960 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Des Moines
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