231 52nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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$194,500
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Helen Turner 515-453-4300,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Penny Harrison
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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
- Wet Bar
- 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: 288
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 566 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 32
Details
- Parcel number: 32004116617000
- Zoning: PUD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Two Story,Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Condominium
Materials
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $330 monthly
- HOA name: Southwoods Assoc
- Second HOA name: Sentry
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $180/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $179,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,729
- Date on market: 4/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 48 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/27/2026 | Sold | $193,900-0.5%$180/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Pending sale | $194,900$180/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $194,900-2.5%$180/sqft |
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| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,900+127.2%$185/sqft |
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| 10/17/2001 | Sold | $88,000+5.4%$81/sqft |
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| 8/14/1998 | Sold | $83,500$77/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,524 +2.3% | $179,600 +8.1% |
| 2024 | $2,468 +1.4% | $166,200 |
| 2023 | $2,434 +1.2% | $166,200 +23.2% |
| 2022 | $2,404 -1.6% | $134,900 |
| 2021 | $2,442 +1.7% | $134,900 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $2,402 +9.7% | $130,400 |
| 2019 | $2,190 | $130,400 +13% |
| 2018 | $2,190 | $115,400 |
| 2017 | $2,190 +6.6% | $115,400 +6.9% |
| 2016 | $2,054 | $108,000 |
| 2015 | $2,054 +5.8% | $108,000 +3.2% |
| 2014 | $1,942 | $104,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $104,700 -10.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $116,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $116,500 +0.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $115,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $115,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $115,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $115,900 +6.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $108,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $108,700 +10.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $98,450 +6.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $92,270 |
| 2001 | -- | $92,270 |
Neighborhood: 50265
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Western Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Valley SouthwoodsGrades: 9Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.5 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
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- 231 52nd St