For sale

$180,000

229 52nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

2beds

1,080sqft

$1,660/mo

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Townhouse, Condominium

Built in 1984

-- sqft lot

$176,000 Zestimate^®

$167/sqft

$330/mo HOA

What's special

Spacious family roomCozy wood-burning fireplace

This well-maintained two-story townhome offers a prime location in the heart of West Des Moines, just minutes from popular restaurants, shopping, and scenic bike trails. The main level features a spacious family room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace, a convenient half bath, and a functional kitchen with abundant cabinet space and additional storage. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space, along with a full bathroom. The finished basement provides a versatile second living area, plus plenty of room for laundry and extra storage. Step outside to enjoy the semi-private patio just off the dining area—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Pet-friendly and move-in ready, this home offers comfort, convenience, and a fantastic location. Also has 1-car detached garage included with the unit.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Basement: Partially Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,080
Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft
Finished area below ground: 240

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Patio & porch: Open, Patio
Exterior features: Patio

Details

Parcel number: 04116616000
Zoning: R-1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Property subtype: Townhouse, Condominium

Materials

Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1984

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure
HOA fee: $330 monthly
HOA name: Southwood Assoc
Second HOA name: Sentry
Second HOA phone: 515-222-3699

Location

Region: West Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $167/sqft
Tax assessed value: $173,500
Annual tax amount: $2,636
Date on market: 7/24/2026
Cumulative days on market: 35 days
Listing terms: Cash,Contract,FHA
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$176,000

$167,000 - $185,000

$1,379/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/24/2026	Listed for sale	$180,000+59.3%$167/sqft
Source: DMMLS #745371 Report a problem
4/15/2015	Sold	$113,000-3.3%$105/sqft
Source: DMMLS #450255 Report a problem
3/13/2015	Listed for sale	$116,900+1.7%$108/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Ankeny Metro #450255 Report a problem
5/28/2010	Sold	$115,000-1.3%$106/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/7/2010	Listed for sale	$116,500+2.6%$108/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #362860 Report a problem
10/19/2007	Sold	$113,500+31.2%$105/sqft
Source: DMMLS #314854 Report a problem
9/30/1998	Sold	$86,500$80/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,600 +2%	$173,500 +8%
2024	$2,548 +1.1%	$160,700
2023	$2,520 +1.2%	$160,700 +23.1%
2022	$2,490 -1.6%	$130,500
2021	$2,530 +1.5%	$130,500 +3.4%
2020	$2,492 +8.9%	$126,200
2019	$2,288 -0.3%	$126,200 +13%
2018	$2,294	$111,700
2017	$2,294 +6%	$111,700 +6.8%
2016	$2,164	$104,600
2015	$2,164 +15.4%	$104,600 +3.2%
2014	$1,876	$101,400
2013	--	$101,400 -10.1%
2012	--	$112,800
2011	--	$112,800 +0.4%
2010	--	$112,300
2009	--	$112,300
2008	--	$112,300
2007	--	$112,300 +10.3%
2006	--	$101,800
2005	--	$101,800 +10.4%
2003	--	$92,200 +6.7%
2002	--	$86,410
2001	--	$86,410