Want a quick bike ride to parks, a splash pad, and eating and shopping district? Look no further!! Backing to green space this property is close to parks, shopping, and trails as well as the Raccoon River complex and easy access to downtown and I235. The home features lots of new or newer items including: Siding, roof and gutters, concrete driveway and front porch, fully gutted bathroom, whole house and garage electrical, and appliances including the fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washer, dryer, and water softener. This Cape Cod home offers a family room, spacious kitchen and separate large dining space addition, gutted bathroom and to bedrooms. The finished upper level has a reading large bedroom with lots of built in storage, half bath, and reading nook that would serve as an amazing master suite. The finished lower level is fit for entertaining with a dry bar and rec space and the option to use the wood burning stove during the colder months.
Sold for $220,000
$220,000
228 Hillside Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265
3beds
1,318sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
5,488 Square Feet Lot
$219,500 Zestimate®
$167/sqft
$1,822 Estimated rent
Home value
$219,500
$206,000 - $233,000
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Large dining space additionFinished lower levelFinished upper levelReading nookDry barSpacious kitchenBacking to green space
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Listed by:
Lindsey Aaron (515)509-1711,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Mahbub Rahman
Platinum Realty LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 721612
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
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,318
- Total interior livable area: 1,318 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 350
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
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 5,488 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 55 x 100
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 32002871000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1948
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: $167/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $204,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,108
- Date on market: 7/3/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2025 | Sold | $220,000-2.2%$167/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #721612 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2025 | Pending sale | $225,000$171/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721612 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2025 | Price change | $225,000-4.3%$171/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721612 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2025 | Price change | $235,000-2.1%$178/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721612 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $240,000+79.2%$182/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721612 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2015 | Sold | $133,900$102/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #456926 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2015 | Listed for sale | $133,900$102/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #456926 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,886 +2.2% | $204,400 +8.4% |
| 2024 | $2,824 -1.5% | $188,600 |
| 2023 | $2,868 +1.3% | $188,600 +19.8% |
| 2022 | $2,832 +4.4% | $157,400 |
| 2021 | $2,712 +1.7% | $157,400 +9.5% |
| 2020 | $2,666 +8.5% | $143,800 |
| 2019 | $2,458 -0.1% | $143,800 +11.9% |
| 2018 | $2,460 | $128,500 |
| 2017 | $2,460 +10.6% | $128,500 +7.4% |
| 2016 | $2,224 | $119,600 |
| 2015 | $2,224 -0.4% | $119,600 -2.4% |
| 2014 | $2,234 | $122,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $122,500 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $122,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $122,700 +3.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $119,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $119,000 +2.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $115,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $115,600 +5.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $109,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $109,800 +8.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $100,950 +17.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $86,190 |
| 2001 | -- | $86,190 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Hillside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 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: 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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