Welcome home to this open 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath split level in WDM! Offering comfort, convenience, and fantastic outdoor living, this home is ideally located within walking distance of Fair Meadows Park and near the scenic Raccoon River. Situated within the Valley High School boundaries, it's also conveniently close to shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. Inside, you'll find a welcoming layout with plenty of space for everyday living and entertaining. Warm and inviting hardwood floors greet you when you open the door. 2 spacious family rooms + partially finished basement. Major updates provide peace of mind, including a new HVAC, roof, water heater, and siding. Open kitchen with updated appliances including convection oven with air fryer, will all stay with the home.
The true showstopper is the huge screened-in porch with cedar decking, overlooking a beautifully landscaped and fully fenced backyard. It's the perfect spot for morning coffee, relaxing evenings, or entertaining friends and family. A 2-car attached garage adds everyday convenience and storage. Google Fiber for reliable high-speed internet. Move-in ready and packed with desirable updates, this WDM home is ready to welcome its next owners!
All information obtained from seller and public record.
For sale
$325,000
2500 Locust St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
3beds
1,539sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
7,492 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Partially finished basement
- 13 days
- 982
- 97
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kristen Geiger (515)988-8038,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 749847
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,539
- Total interior livable area: 1,539 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,492 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 32003026954001
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1992
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: $211/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $328,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,772
- Date on market: 9/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000+33.5%$211/sqft |
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| 8/21/2020 | Sold | $243,500$158/sqft |
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| 7/10/2020 | Pending sale | $243,500$158/sqft |
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| 6/25/2020 | Price change | $243,500-2.6%$158/sqft |
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| 5/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $250,000+22%$162/sqft |
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| 8/4/2016 | Listing removed | $205,000$133/sqft |
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| 8/4/2016 | Pending sale | $205,000-0.7%$133/sqft |
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| 7/22/2016 | Sold | $206,400+0.7%$134/sqft |
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| 6/21/2016 | Listed for sale | $204,900+23.1%$133/sqft |
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| 10/30/2009 | Sold | $166,500-1.5%$108/sqft |
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| 9/15/2009 | Price change | $169,000-1.2%$110/sqft |
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| 8/5/2009 | Listed for sale | $171,000-1.4%$111/sqft |
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| 11/2/2005 | Sold | $173,500+26.2%$113/sqft |
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| 2/12/2001 | Sold | $137,500$89/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,874 +0.7% | $328,000 +11.3% |
| 2024 | $4,841 +5.1% | $294,800 |
| 2023 | $4,604 +1.1% | $294,800 +25.6% |
| 2022 | $4,554 +3.4% | $234,700 |
| 2021 | $4,405 +1.5% | $234,700 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $4,340 +5.1% | $224,200 |
| 2019 | $4,129 -0.2% | $224,200 +9% |
| 2018 | $4,138 +2.4% | $205,600 |
| 2017 | $4,042 +8.7% | $205,600 +9% |
| 2016 | $3,720 | $188,600 |
| 2015 | $3,720 +16.2% | $188,600 +13.1% |
| 2014 | $3,202 | $166,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $166,800 -2.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $170,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $170,500 -6.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $181,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $181,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $181,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $181,700 +12% |
| 2006 | -- | $162,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $162,200 +7.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $150,320 +10.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $135,970 |
| 2001 | -- | $135,970 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
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.






