Welcome home to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch offering 920 sq. ft. of comfortable living space in the heart of West Des Moines! Priced at $195,000, this home is a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or a young couple looking to enjoy everything West Des Moines has to offer.
Inside, you’ll find a cozy and functional layout along with a newly installed HVAC system (2025), hot water heater (2025), new laminate hardwoods (2024), new carpet throughout (2026), and new paint (2026). The unfinished basement includes a washer and dryer and ample room for storage.
Step outside to a fully-fenced extra-large backyard — perfect for pets, entertaining, gardening, or relaxing summer evenings.
Located just minutes from downtown Des Moines, you’ll enjoy quick access to local restaurants, shopping, breweries, trails, and community events while still enjoying the welcoming neighborhood feel that makes West Des Moines so desirable.
Affordable, move-in ready, and full of potential — don’t miss your chance to make this West Des Moines gem your next home!
Sold for $201,000
$201,000
432 2nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2beds
920sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1930
7,250 Square Feet Lot
$200,900 Zestimate®
$218/sqft
$1,327 Estimated rent
Home value
$200,900
$191,000 - $211,000
$1,327/mo
Zestimate® history
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New carpet throughoutNew paintNew laminate hardwoodsFully-fenced extra-large backyardWasher and dryerCozy and functional layout
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Partially finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 920 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Off-street, On-street, Garage
Features
- Exterior features: Metal
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 7,250 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 32004800002000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Metal
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $218/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $153,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,298
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Sold | $201,000+3.1%$218/sqft |
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| 7/3/2026 | Pending sale | $195,000$212/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $195,000+69.6%$212/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2020 | Sold | $115,000+44.7%$125/sqft |
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| 5/13/2008 | Sold | $79,500+44.5%$86/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2005 | Sold | $55,000+42.9%$60/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/1999 | Sold | $38,500$42/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,298 +2.1% | $153,600 +8.2% |
| 2024 | $2,250 +5.5% | $142,000 |
| 2023 | $2,132 +1.2% | $142,000 +28.6% |
| 2022 | $2,106 +18.7% | $110,400 |
| 2021 | $1,774 +1.5% | $110,400 +24.7% |
| 2020 | $1,748 +1.5% | $88,500 |
| 2019 | $1,722 -0.2% | $88,500 +5.2% |
| 2018 | $1,726 | $84,100 |
| 2017 | $1,726 +4.1% | $84,100 +4.9% |
| 2016 | $1,658 | $80,200 |
| 2015 | $1,658 +2.5% | $80,200 +0.5% |
| 2014 | $1,618 | $79,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $79,800 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $80,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $80,000 -4.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $83,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $83,400 +2.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $81,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $81,100 +11.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $72,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $72,700 +4.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $69,290 +30% |
| 2002 | -- | $53,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $53,300 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Hillside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Stilwell Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 2.7 mi
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- West Des Moines
- 50265
- 432 2nd St