For sale

Price cut: $6K (6/8)

$183,900

253 52nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

2beds

1,080sqft

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Townhouse, Condominium

Built in 1984

566 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$170/sqft

$310/mo HOA

What's special

Cozy fireplaceDetached garageFinished lower levelSpacious layout

Welcome to 253 52nd St in West Des Moines! This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhome offers a spacious layout with a bright living area, cozy fireplace, and a finished lower level that provides extra space for relaxing, entertaining, or working from home. The detached garage and low-maintenance lifestyle add to the appeal. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and trails, this move-in-ready home offers comfort, value, and an excellent location in the heart of West Des Moines. Roof redone April 2025 and no special assessment in the near future.

42 days

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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

Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Basement: Partially Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,080
Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft
Finished area below ground: 288

Property

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2

Lot

Size: 566 Square Feet
Dimensions: 18 x 32
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 32004116607000
Zoning: PUD

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Two Story
Property subtype: Townhouse, Condominium

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1984

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Fire Alarm

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash
HOA fee: $310 monthly
HOA name: South Woods Townhomes
Second HOA name: Sentry Management
Second HOA phone: 515-222-3699

Location

Region: West Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $170/sqft
Tax assessed value: $178,100
Annual tax amount: $2,706
Date on market: 6/1/2026
Cumulative days on market: 42 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

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Estimated sales range

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Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/8/2026	Price change	$183,900-3.2%$170/sqft
Source: DMMLS #742018 Report a problem
6/1/2026	Listed for sale	$189,900+21.8%$176/sqft
Source: DMMLS #742018 Report a problem
11/23/2022	Sold	$155,900-2.5%$144/sqft
Source: DMMLS #661485 Report a problem
10/25/2022	Pending sale	$159,900$148/sqft
Source: DMMLS #661485 Report a problem
10/5/2022	Listed for sale	$159,900+80.7%$148/sqft
Source: DMMLS #661485 Report a problem
10/27/2011	Sold	$88,500-10.6%$82/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/3/2011	Price change	$99,000-5.3%$92/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #379625 Report a problem
5/6/2011	Price change	$104,500-4.6%$97/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #379625 Report a problem
2/20/2011	Listed for sale	$109,500-1.3%$101/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #379625 Report a problem
8/2/2010	Listing removed	$110,900$103/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #353581 Report a problem
4/7/2010	Price change	$110,900-1.8%$103/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #353581 Report a problem
2/17/2010	Price change	$112,900-4.2%$105/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #353581 Report a problem
9/2/2009	Listed for sale	$117,900+24.8%$109/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #353581 Report a problem
11/7/2001	Sold	$94,500+3.8%$88/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/16/2000	Sold	$91,000+5.2%$84/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/4/1999	Sold	$86,500$80/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,504 +2.3%	$178,100 +8%
2024	$2,448 +1.5%	$164,900
2023	$2,412 +1.3%	$164,900 +23.2%
2022	$2,382 -1.6%	$133,800
2021	$2,420 +1.7%	$133,800 +3.5%
2020	$2,380 +9.6%	$129,300
2019	$2,172	$129,300 +12.9%
2018	$2,172	$114,500
2017	$2,172 +6.8%	$114,500 +6.9%
2016	$2,034	$107,100
2015	$2,034 +5.7%	$107,100 +3.2%
2014	$1,924	$103,800
2013	--	$103,800 -10.1%
2012	--	$115,500
2011	--	$115,500 +0.4%
2010	--	$115,000
2009	--	$115,000
2008	--	$115,000
2007	--	$115,000 +6.7%
2006	--	$107,800
2005	--	$107,800 +10.4%
2003	--	$97,650 +6.7%
2002	--	$91,520
2001	--	$91,520

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