For sale

$274,900

420 7th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

4beds

1,772sqft

$1,941/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1910

7,230 Square Feet Lot

$267,900 Zestimate^®

$155/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Flexible layoutAdditional main-floor bedroomMain floor laundryGenerously sized bedrooms upstairsMain-floor primary suite

Welcome to Historic Valley Junction, where character, community, and convenience come together! This spacious 4-bedroom home offers a flexible layout with a main-floor primary suite, an additional main-floor bedroom, main floor laundry, full bath, and half bath, plus two generously sized bedrooms upstairs. Outside your door, enjoy one of West Des Moines’ most beloved neighborhoods, known for its walkable, small-town atmosphere, locally owned shops, restaurants, coffee spots, galleries, farmers market, festivals, and year-round community events. Whether you're grabbing dinner, browsing the shops, meeting friends for an event, or simply enjoying an evening stroll, Historic Valley Junction offers a lifestyle that's hard to replicate. With plenty of space inside and a vibrant neighborhood just beyond your doorstep, this home offers the opportunity to enjoy both the charm of an established community and the conveniences of modern living.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,772
Total interior livable area: 1,772 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
Exterior features: Enclosed Porch

Lot

Size: 7,230 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 145

Details

Parcel number: 32004650000000
Zoning: SF-VJ

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Two Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1910

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: $155/sqft
Tax assessed value: $265,800
Annual tax amount: $4,134
Date on market: 8/20/2026
Cumulative days on market: 8 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

$267,900

$255,000 - $281,000

$2,396/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/20/2026	Listed for sale	$274,900+70.2%$155/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747640 Report a problem
9/28/2016	Sold	$161,500-2.1%$91/sqft
Source: DMMLS #521165 Report a problem
8/22/2016	Pending sale	$165,000$93/sqft
Source: Space Simply #521165 Report a problem
8/1/2016	Listed for sale	$165,000+2.2%$93/sqft
Source: Space Simply #521165 Report a problem
7/1/2016	Sold	$161,500-7.7%$91/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
7/1/2016	Listed for sale	$175,000$99/sqft
Source: Space Simply #521165 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,888 +2.2%	$265,800 +6.2%
2024	$3,804 +7.3%	$250,400
2023	$3,544 +1.3%	$250,400 +30.1%
2022	$3,500 +4.9%	$192,400
2021	$3,336 +1.7%	$192,400 +10%
2020	$3,280 +7.5%	$174,900
2019	$3,052 -0.1%	$174,900 +11%
2018	$3,054	$157,500
2017	$3,054 +15.1%	$157,500 +22.8%
2016	$2,654	$128,300
2015	$2,654 +12%	$128,300 +2%
2014	$2,370	$125,800
2013	--	$125,800 -0.1%
2012	--	$125,900
2011	--	$125,900 -3.7%
2010	--	$130,800
2009	--	$130,800 +2.9%
2008	--	$127,100
2007	--	$127,100 +9.7%
2006	--	$115,900
2005	--	$115,900 +15.6%
2003	--	$100,270 +19.7%
2002	--	$83,740
2001	--	$83,740