For sale

Price cut: $1K (7/31)

$329,000

501 39th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

4beds

1,600sqft

$2,500/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1976

10,105 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$206/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Brand new stepsFour spacious bedroomsFully fenced backyard

Welcome to your new home! This lovingly kept property is move-in ready and features significant recent updates, including a new roof (2022), a new HVAC system (2023), and a new water heater (2024). The residence offers four spacious bedrooms and a partially finished basement with a slider, providing plenty of room for family and projects. Enjoy your morning coffee in the bright four-season porch. Explore the fully fenced backyard accessed by brand new steps. The location is excellent, situated directly across the road from Western Hills Elementary and conveniently close to local stores and restaurants.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

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

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, See Remarks, Cable TV, Window Treatments
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Basement: Partially Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,600
Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
Finished area below ground: 328

Property

Parking

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

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

Size: 10,105 Square Feet
Dimensions: 82 x 123
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 32000520077000
Zoning: R-1

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Metal Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1976

Details

Warranty included: Yes

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: West Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $206/sqft
Tax assessed value: $315,000
Annual tax amount: $4,564
Date on market: 5/26/2026
Cumulative days on market: 139 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/31/2026	Price change	$329,000-0.3%$206/sqft
Source: DMMLS #741553 Report a problem
6/5/2026	Price change	$330,000-2.9%$206/sqft
Source: DMMLS #741553 Report a problem
5/26/2026	Listed for sale	$340,000+173.1%$213/sqft
Source: DMMLS #741553 Report a problem
3/14/1997	Sold	$124,500$78/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,124 -0.4%	$315,000 +13%
2024	$4,142 -4.7%	$278,800
2023	$4,348 +1.3%	$278,800 +19.1%
2022	$4,294 +1.6%	$234,000
2021	$4,226 +1.6%	$234,000 +6.7%
2020	$4,158 +6.6%	$219,300
2019	$3,900 -0.1%	$219,300 +10.3%
2018	$3,904	$198,900
2017	$3,904 +12.5%	$198,900 +12.7%
2016	$3,470	$176,500
2015	$3,470 +6.4%	$176,500 +3.9%
2014	$3,262	$169,800
2013	--	$169,800 -0.2%
2012	--	$170,200
2011	--	$170,200 -3.8%
2010	--	$177,000
2009	--	$177,000
2008	--	$177,000
2007	--	$177,000 +12.7%
2006	--	$157,000
2005	--	$157,000 +11.4%
2003	--	$140,990 +5.3%
2002	--	$133,880
2001	--	$133,880