LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! On 5th Street in the Valley Junction Historic Business District! LOWEST PRICED HOME IN WEST DES MOINES AS OF 7AM 7/9/24! Lots of possibilities with this one! Renovate, buy for the land, build equity, investment opportunities abound! You are IN the BUSINESS DISTRICT! Steps from it all! Home features 3 bedrooms, 2 car 24 x 24 garage, (some) HIGH CEILINGS. 50 x 145 lot. Up the front steps to a screened-in porch. Upon entering you’ll see TONS of windows and a LARGE living room area with HIGH CEILINGS. Two bedrooms, bath, utility room, kitchen w/ pantry area round out the main level. Upstairs, you will see one bedroom and large unfinished attic space. This one needs a lot of work, so bring an open mind……but there are possibilities with this one for those with the ability or resources for an update project. Place a call to an agent to see this one today before it is going, going, gone!
Sold for $146,171
$146,171
520 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
3beds
1,120sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
7,248.38 Square Feet Lot
$173,900 Zestimate®
$131/sqft
$1,570 Estimated rent
Home value
$173,900
$151,000 - $195,000
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Listed by:
Michael Volquardsen (515)494-5733,
Local Realty Company
Bought with:
Jason Rude
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 698675
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,248 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 145
Details
- Parcel number: 32000751000000
- Zoning: VJHB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: See Remarks
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2024 | Sold | $146,171-8.1%$131/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #698675 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2024 | Pending sale | $159,000$142/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #698675 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $159,000$142/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #698675 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,540 +16.2% | $104,400 -33.5% |
| 2024 | $2,187 +2.9% | $157,000 |
| 2023 | $2,126 +1.2% | $157,000 +28.3% |
| 2022 | $2,100 +5.4% | $122,400 |
| 2021 | $1,992 +1.8% | $122,400 +10.1% |
| 2020 | $1,956 +6.8% | $111,200 |
| 2019 | $1,832 +0.1% | $111,200 +9.9% |
| 2018 | $1,830 | $101,200 |
| 2017 | $1,830 +5.5% | $101,200 +5.5% |
| 2016 | $1,734 | $95,900 |
| 2015 | $1,734 +4.7% | $95,900 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,656 | $94,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $94,000 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $94,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $94,200 -3.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $97,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $97,600 +2.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $94,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $94,900 +5.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $89,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $89,900 +11.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $80,520 +19.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $67,470 |
| 2001 | -- | $67,470 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Hillside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Stilwell Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 2.4 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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