Beautiful, well kept 1300 SF home in historic Valley Junction. Updated with new LVP, paint, new carpet in bedrooms, newer windows. Lovely front door. 2 beds on main. Stone on front porch. Bath has cute claw foot tub on main level. All appliances stay. 24x24 garage built 1994. 331 SF finished in basement-could be an apartment. Egress window. Totally updated with new paint. Up to date rental certificate.
For sale
Price cut: $4.1K (8/19)
$269,900
404 4th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
3beds
838sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1908
7,230 Square Feet Lot
$264,200 Zestimate®
$322/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Egress windowNew paintNew carpet in bedroomsUpdated with new lvpStone on front porchNewer windowsAll appliances stay
- 13 days |
- 552 |
- 18 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Betsy Haas-Reineck (515)229-2780,
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745928
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 838
- Total interior livable area: 838 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 331
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 7,230 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 145
Details
- Parcel number: 32004710000000
- Zoning: SF
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1908
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $322/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $142,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,167
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$264,200
Estimated sales range
$251,000 - $277,000
Rent Zestimate®
$1,392/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Price change | $269,900-1.5%$322/sqft |
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| 8/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $274,000$327/sqft |
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| 7/30/2026 | Pending sale | $274,000$327/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $274,000+138.5%$327/sqft |
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| 2/19/2009 | Listing removed | $114,900$137/sqft |
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| 1/16/2009 | Listed for sale | $114,900+489.2%$137/sqft |
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| 1/30/2007 | Sold | $19,500+2.6%$23/sqft |
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| 11/10/1999 | Sold | $19,000$23/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,150 +2.1% | $142,900 +7.5% |
| 2024 | $2,106 +6% | $132,900 |
| 2023 | $1,986 +1.1% | $132,900 +29.2% |
| 2022 | $1,964 +5.9% | $102,900 |
| 2021 | $1,854 +1.5% | $102,900 +11.4% |
| 2020 | $1,826 +7.9% | $92,400 |
| 2019 | $1,692 -0.2% | $92,400 +11.9% |
| 2018 | $1,696 | $82,600 |
| 2017 | $1,696 +5.9% | $82,600 +6.6% |
| 2016 | $1,602 | $77,500 |
| 2015 | $1,602 +4.4% | $77,500 +2.5% |
| 2014 | $1,534 | $75,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $75,600 +0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $75,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $75,000 -7.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $81,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $81,000 +40.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $57,700 +25.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $45,900 +10.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $41,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $41,700 +5.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $39,430 +33.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $29,630 |
| 2001 | -- | $29,630 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Hillside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Stilwell Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 2.6 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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