Pending

$289,900

309 18th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

3beds

1,330sqft

$2,181/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1953

7,666 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$218/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Solid brick constructionMature treesWell-maintained brick ranchFully fenced yardEstablished flower bedsGarden space

Extremely well-maintained brick ranch offering timeless appeal, numerous updates, and PRIME West Des Moines location! Third non-conforming bedroom in basement along with a nice cedar-lined closet for extra storage. Updates include: newer HVAC (2019), water heater (2025), roof, gutters, siding (2022) and Pella windows (2023). Both bathrooms recently updated (2021 & 2023) and the kitchen was fully updated, down to the studs, doubling it's original size (2017). The spacious four-season room provides the perfect spot to relax year-round. A two-car tandem garage offers ample room for parking & storage. Out back, enjoy a your privacy in the fully fenced yard with a large concrete patio, established flower beds, garden space, and mature trees. Solid brick construction, thoughtful updates, and attention to detail throughout - this home has a lot to offer it's next owners! All information obtained from seller and public records.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Partially Finished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,330
Total interior livable area: 1,330 sqft
Finished area below ground: 150

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
Exterior features: Patio
Fencing: Wood

Lot

Size: 7,666 Square Feet
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 32004060000000
Zoning: R1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1953

Utilities & green energy

Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: West Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $218/sqft
Tax assessed value: $264,500
Annual tax amount: $4,019
Date on market: 10/9/2026
Cumulative days on market: 18 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/15/2026	Pending sale	$289,900$218/sqft
Source: DMMLS #750936 Report a problem
10/9/2026	Listed for sale	$289,900+95.9%$218/sqft
Source: DMMLS #750936 Report a problem
7/12/2013	Sold	$148,000-1.3%$111/sqft
Source: DMMLS #418392 Report a problem
5/23/2013	Listed for sale	$150,000$113/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #418392 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,710 +2.3%	$264,500 +10.5%
2024	$3,628 -1.8%	$239,400
2023	$3,696 +1.2%	$239,400 +19.5%
2022	$3,652 +4.9%	$200,300
2021	$3,480 +1.6%	$200,300 +10%
2020	$3,424 -0.8%	$182,100
2019	$3,450 -0.2%	$182,100 +8.1%
2018	$3,458	$168,400
2017	$3,458 +6.4%	$168,400 +7.1%
2016	$3,250	$157,200
2015	$3,250 +12%	$157,200 +3.4%
2014	$2,902	$152,000
2013	--	$152,000 -0.1%
2012	--	$152,100
2011	--	$152,100 +0.3%
2010	--	$151,700
2009	--	$151,700 +3%
2008	--	$147,300
2007	--	$147,300 +1.3%
2006	--	$145,400
2005	--	$145,400 +10.4%
2003	--	$131,760 +21.8%
2002	--	$108,190
2001	--	$108,190