Sold for $214,000

$214,000

517 3rd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

3beds

1,292sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1913

7,230 Square Feet Lot

$228,500 Zestimate^®

$166/sqft

$1,616 Estimated rent

Home value

$228,500

$217,000 - $240,000

$1,616/mo

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What's special

Covered front porchAmple parking spaceRoof replacement

This charming 1.5-story Valley Junction bungalow boasts 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and spans 1,292 square feet. The home features a covered front porch, updated flooring throughout the main level, and a finished attic space utilized as the third bedroom. Additionally, it includes an oversized 2-car garage for ample parking space. Recent updates include a roof replacement in 2022, HVAC replacement in 2021, and a new water heater installed in 2022. This well-maintained property offers both character and modern conveniences, making it a desirable place to call home. This property is located in a NFC lending area--be sure to check out all the possibilities!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Dining Area, Cable TV
Flooring: Carpet
Basement: Crawl Space

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,292
Total interior livable area: 1,292 sqft

Property

Parking

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

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5

Lot

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

Details

Parcel number: 32004858000000
Zoning: SF-VJ

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

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

Condition

Year built: 1913

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: $166/sqft
Tax assessed value: $218,100
Annual tax amount: $2,848
Date on market: 4/22/2024
Cumulative days on market: 5 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/30/2024	Sold	$214,000-2.7%$166/sqft
Source: DMMLS #693719 Report a problem
4/27/2024	Pending sale	$220,000$170/sqft
Source: DMMLS #693719 Report a problem
4/22/2024	Listed for sale	$220,000+61.5%$170/sqft
Source: DMMLS #693719 Report a problem
7/21/2017	Sold	$136,200-1.7%$105/sqft
Source: DMMLS #539796 Report a problem
6/14/2017	Pending sale	$138,500$107/sqft
Source: Space Simply #539796 Report a problem
6/12/2017	Price change	$138,500-3.5%$107/sqft
Source: Space Simply #539796 Report a problem
6/3/2017	Price change	$143,500-3.4%$111/sqft
Source: Space Simply #539796 Report a problem
5/18/2017	Listed for sale	$148,500+57.1%$115/sqft
Source: Space Simply #539796 Report a problem
7/5/2005	Sold	$94,500$73/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,330 +7.6%	$218,100 +6%
2024	$3,096 +8.7%	$205,800
2023	$2,848 +1.2%	$205,800 +31.6%
2022	$2,814 +4.8%	$156,400
2021	$2,686 +1.7%	$156,400 +9.8%
2020	$2,640 +7.3%	$142,500
2019	$2,460 +17%	$142,500 +10.8%
2018	$2,102	$128,600 +25.6%
2017	$2,102 +5.3%	$102,400 +6.1%
2016	$1,996	$96,500
2015	$1,996 +4.3%	$96,500 +2.2%
2014	$1,914	$94,400
2013	--	$94,400 +0.9%
2012	--	$93,600
2011	--	$93,600 +0.3%
2010	--	$93,300
2009	--	$93,300 +3%
2008	--	$90,600
2007	--	$90,600 +9%
2006	--	$83,100
2005	--	$83,100 +9.1%
2003	--	$76,140 +12.5%
2002	--	$67,710
2001	--	$67,710