Incredible location within walking distance to Western Hills Elementary right across the street! This large two-story home offers a ton of space with 5 bedroom and 5 bathrooms! The first floor offers two family rooms and a wood burning fireplace, a formal dining room or den or could be used as an office. Walk right out of the family room to a large patio with pergola and large private backyard perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The upstairs has 5 large bedrooms with 3 bathrooms for a family of any size. The home has a finished basement with 2 more family rooms, a full bath and a nonconforming 6th bedroom and plenty of storage space. The home has a new roof in 2017 and new furnace and A/C in 2020! With a little TLC and updating, this home offers a ton of potential for anyone needing extra space in a great location and at a great price! Call to see today!
Sold for $286,500
$286,500
401 39th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
5beds
2,260sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
10,105.92 Square Feet Lot
$388,200 Zestimate®
$127/sqft
$3,102 Estimated rent
Home value
$388,200
$345,000 - $431,000
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Formal dining roomFinished basementLarge patio with pergolaTwo family roomsLarge private backyardWood burning fireplace
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Listed by:
Josh Gillum (515)633-7960,
Gillum Group Real Estate LLC
Bought with:
Hesse, Barry R
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 718940
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,260
- Total interior livable area: 2,260 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 990
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 10,105 sqft
- Dimensions: 82 x 123
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 32000520081000
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cement Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2025 | Sold | $286,500-4.2%$127/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #718940 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2025 | Pending sale | $299,000$132/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #718940 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,000+103.4%$132/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #718940 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/1997 | Sold | $147,000$65/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,024 +0% | $377,200 +12.8% |
| 2024 | $5,022 -3% | $334,300 |
| 2023 | $5,178 +1.3% | $334,300 +20.7% |
| 2022 | $5,114 +1.6% | $277,000 |
| 2021 | $5,034 +1.6% | $277,000 +6.7% |
| 2020 | $4,954 +6.4% | $259,600 |
| 2019 | $4,654 -0.1% | $259,600 +10.1% |
| 2018 | $4,660 | $235,700 |
| 2017 | $4,660 +9.7% | $235,700 +10.1% |
| 2016 | $4,248 | $214,100 |
| 2015 | $4,248 +6.3% | $214,100 +3.9% |
| 2014 | $3,998 | $206,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $206,100 -5% |
| 2012 | -- | $216,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $216,900 +7.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $201,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $201,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $201,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $201,400 +12.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $178,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $178,700 +7.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $165,590 +2.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $161,630 |
| 2001 | -- | $161,630 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Western Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Valley SouthwoodsGrades: 9Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.8 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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