Adorable story and a half bungalow in Valley Junction at an affordable price! This home has recently had a number of updates including a new roof, gutters, siding, air conditioning unit, and offers a newer water softener and shed. Entering you’ll find a comfortable family room with hardwood flooring. The kitchen offers all appliances included, including the gas range, and a tiled backsplash. The main level is rounded off with two bedrooms with hardwood floors and a full bathroom with tiled tub/shower. Upstairs is a large third bedroom or perfect space for an office or second family room. The unfinished basement has a laundry area with washer/dryer included and plenty of space for storage and/or workshop or workout space. The backyard has plenty of space for dogs, kids, or outdoor activities. All of this in a great Valley Junction location with good walkability to the farmers market, American Legion Park, and close proximity to bike/walking trails! This home is centrally located with easy access to interstate, Ingersoll, downtown, schools, and all the amenities of West Des Moines!
Sold for $225,000
$225,000
229 Prospect Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265
3beds
1,128sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
6,795 Square Feet Lot
$223,800 Zestimate®
$199/sqft
$1,711 Estimated rent
Home value
$223,800
$210,000 - $239,000
$1,711/mo
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Hardwood flooringTiled backsplashNew roofLarge third bedroomAir conditioning unitComfortable family room
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Listed by:
James Von Gillern (515)321-2595,
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Bought with:
Steve Booth
BHHS First Realty Westown
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 711478
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: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,128
- Total interior livable area: 1,128 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Exterior features: Storage
Lot
- Size: 6,795 Square Feet
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 32002952000000
- Zoning: SF-VJ
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $199/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $196,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,940
- Date on market: 2/6/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 72 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2025 | Sold | $225,000$199/sqft |
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| 4/22/2025 | Pending sale | $225,000$199/sqft |
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| 4/4/2025 | Price change | $225,000-2.2%$199/sqft |
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| 3/6/2025 | Price change | $230,000-2.1%$204/sqft |
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| 2/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $235,000+34.4%$208/sqft |
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| 10/18/2021 | Sold | $174,900$155/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #636674 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2021 | Pending sale | $174,900$155/sqft |
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| 8/31/2021 | Listed for sale | $174,900+34.5%$155/sqft |
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| 6/22/2017 | Sold | $130,000$115/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #539413 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2017 | Pending sale | $130,000$115/sqft |
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| 5/11/2017 | Listed for sale | $130,000+10.6%$115/sqft |
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| 5/8/2010 | Listing removed | $117,500$104/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Group #363750 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2010 | Listed for sale | $117,500+18.1%$104/sqft |
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| 5/31/2006 | Sold | $99,500+696%$88/sqft |
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| 8/11/1998 | Sold | $12,500$11/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,768 +2.3% | $196,800 +8.6% |
| 2024 | $2,706 +8.3% | $181,200 |
| 2023 | $2,498 -5.3% | $181,200 +31.1% |
| 2022 | $2,638 +4.3% | $138,200 |
| 2021 | $2,530 +1.5% | $138,200 +9.5% |
| 2020 | $2,492 +8% | $126,200 |
| 2019 | $2,308 -0.3% | $126,200 +12% |
| 2018 | $2,314 | $112,700 |
| 2017 | $2,314 +6.7% | $112,700 +7.5% |
| 2016 | $2,168 | $104,800 |
| 2015 | $2,168 +5.9% | $104,800 +3.8% |
| 2014 | $2,048 | $101,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $101,000 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $101,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $101,200 -1.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $102,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $102,300 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $99,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $99,300 +2.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $96,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $96,700 +9.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $88,090 +26.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $69,630 |
| 2001 | -- | $69,630 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
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Nearby schools
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: 2.5 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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