Step inside this 1951 brick charmer in the highly sought after West Des Moines school district! This move-in ready home has major updates including new roof (2023), A/C and Furnace (2023), water heater (2024), renovated master bathroom (2024), fresh exterior paint, and updated appliances. The basement finish offers additional living space that gives you plenty of room to grow. Step outside to your fully fenced backyard complete with a large deck that is primed for entertaining. Just one block from Fairmeadows Park and minutes from Valley Junction, Jordan Creek, and everything West Des Moines has to offer, this location is tough to beat. Call your favorite agent and come see for yourself!
Pending
$289,900
505 18th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
3beds
1,359sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
10,628 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$213/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick charmerRenovated master bathroomUpdated appliancesFully fenced backyard
- 15 days |
- 1,834 |
- 89 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Macauley Stokes (515)371-6807,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743773
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & 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, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,359
- Total interior livable area: 1,359 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Play Structure
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 10,628 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 180
Details
- Parcel number: 32004001000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
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: $213/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $262,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,995
- Date on market: 6/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 17 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Pending sale | $289,900$213/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #743773 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,900+41.4%$213/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #743773 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2020 | Sold | $205,000$151/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #602127 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2020 | Listed for sale | $205,000$151/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2020 | Pending sale | $205,000$151/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2020 | Listed for sale | $205,000+22%$151/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2015 | Sold | $168,000-2.3%$124/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #451415 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2015 | Listed for sale | $172,000+4.3%$127/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #451415 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2011 | Listing removed | $164,900+1.8%$121/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2010 | Sold | $162,000-1.8%$119/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2009 | Listed for sale | $164,900+7.4%$121/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2005 | Sold | $153,500+35.8%$113/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/1999 | Sold | $113,000+10.2%$83/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/1999 | Sold | $102,500$75/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,684 +2.2% | $262,900 +10.6% |
| 2024 | $3,604 -0.9% | $237,800 |
| 2023 | $3,636 +1.2% | $237,800 +20.6% |
| 2022 | $3,592 +5% | $197,200 |
| 2021 | $3,422 +1.7% | $197,200 +10% |
| 2020 | $3,366 +4.6% | $179,200 |
| 2019 | $3,218 -0.1% | $179,200 +8.2% |
| 2018 | $3,222 | $165,600 |
| 2017 | $3,222 +6.8% | $165,600 +7.1% |
| 2016 | $3,016 | $154,600 |
| 2015 | $3,016 +6.2% | $154,600 +3.8% |
| 2014 | $2,840 | $149,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $149,000 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $149,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $149,100 +1.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $147,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $147,200 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $142,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $142,900 +3.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $138,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $138,100 +9.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $125,770 +15.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $108,850 +2.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $106,160 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Hillside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Stilwell Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.5 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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- 505 18th St
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