South of Grand charmer! Unique open floor plan. Living room with lots of natural light. Updated kitchen with new Quartz countertops & all new black stainless-steel appliances. Faucet has built in Osmosis filter system. Two bedrooms & full bath on main floor w/ 3rd bedroom w/ new egress window in lower level. Master bedroom is a spacious 15x16 rom featuring new slider leading to deck, patio & large private landscaped backyard. 2nd bedroom currently used for office. Lower level features a family room (both TVs stay), a 3rd w/ egress and a utility room with additional storage. Enjoy the park-like view with mature landscaping & south exposure from the deck & patio. Located on a quiet dead-end street. It's minutes away from bike/walking trails, downtown, WDM, I-235 and Ingersoll restaurants.
Sold for $240,500
$240,500
240 59th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
3beds
841sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
6,795.36 Square Feet Lot
$251,300 Zestimate®
$286/sqft
$1,586 Estimated rent
Home value
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$239,000 - $264,000
$1,586/mo
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Mature landscapingUnique open floor planNew sliderUpdated kitchenLarge private landscaped backyardUtility roomNew egress window
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Listed by:
SHEILA THOMAS (515)453-4300,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Bought with:
Kristina Sharp
Iowa Realty Altoona
Mark Stewart
Iowa Realty Altoona
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 683191
Facts & 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, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Egress Windows,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 841
- Total interior livable area: 841 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
Lot
- Size: 6,795 sqft
- Dimensions: 120.1
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 09001250000000
- Zoning: N3C
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public, Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2023 | Sold | $240,500+4.6%$286/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #683191 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2023 | Pending sale | $230,000$273/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #683191 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $230,000+79%$273/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #683191 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2015 | Sold | $128,500-1.1%$153/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #455057 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2015 | Listed for sale | $129,900+0.7%$154/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #455057 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2013 | Listing removed | $1,150$1/sqft |
Source: Goodall Properties, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2013 | Listed for rent | $1,150+15.6%$1/sqft |
Source: Goodall Properties LLC Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2012 | Listing removed | $995$1/sqft |
Source: Goodall Properties, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2012 | Listed for rent | $995$1/sqft |
Source: RentalHunt.com #256793 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2006 | Sold | $129,000+4.9%$153/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2005 | Sold | $123,000+9.3%$146/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2004 | Sold | $112,500+23.6%$134/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2001 | Sold | $91,000$108/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,024 +26.2% | $213,800 +6.7% |
| 2024 | $3,188 -9.1% | $200,400 +10.6% |
| 2023 | $3,508 +0.9% | $181,200 +12.5% |
| 2022 | $3,478 +2.9% | $161,100 |
| 2021 | $3,380 -3.5% | $161,100 +9.4% |
| 2020 | $3,504 -0.6% | $147,300 |
| 2019 | $3,526 +1.2% | $147,300 +3% |
| 2018 | $3,484 | $143,000 |
| 2017 | $3,484 +13% | $143,000 +10.8% |
| 2016 | $3,084 | $129,100 |
| 2015 | $3,084 +15.5% | $129,100 +14% |
| 2014 | $2,670 | $113,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $113,200 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $113,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $113,600 -10.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $126,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $126,800 +3.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $122,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $122,800 +29% |
| 2006 | -- | $95,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $95,200 +10.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $86,360 +15.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $74,690 |
| 2001 | -- | $74,690 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Westwood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hanawalt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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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