This charming and versatile ranch-style home in West Des Moines offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Located near Stillwell Junior High and the historic Valley Junction district, it’s ideally situated for both everyday living and weekend exploring. Inside, the flexible layout features two main-floor bedrooms plus a bonus flex room—perfect for a nursery, home office, or guest space. The spacious, updated kitchen is a dream for cooking and entertaining, while the finished basement adds even more living space with a second full bath, cozy family room or a non-conforming 3rd bedroom, laundry area, and abundant storage. Step outside to enjoy the large screened porch overlooking a fenced backyard complete with a shed—ideal for relaxing, gardening, or play. With generous closet space throughout, a radon mitigation system already installed, and a clean, well-maintained interior, this move-in-ready home is prepared for its next chapter.
Sold for $227,500
$227,500
521 14th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2beds
848sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,666.56 Square Feet Lot
$227,100 Zestimate®
$268/sqft
$1,436 Estimated rent
Home value
$227,100
$216,000 - $238,000
$1,436/mo
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Finished basementLaundry areaAbundant storageFlexible layoutTwo main-floor bedroomsSpacious updated kitchenGenerous closet space throughout
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Listed by:
HAIM NAGGAR 515-681-8457,
BHHS First Realty Westown
Bought with:
Kelly Musgrove
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 734695
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 848
- Total interior livable area: 848 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 329
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,666 sqft
- Dimensions: 51 x 150
Details
- Parcel number: 32003646000000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Sold | $227,500-1%$268/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #734695 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2026 | Pending sale | $229,900$271/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #734695 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,900-4.2%$271/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #734695 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2025 | Listing removed | $239,900$283/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #725871 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2025 | Price change | $239,900-4%$283/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #725871 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000+76.1%$295/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #725871 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2019 | Sold | $142,000-5.3%$167/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #577259 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2019 | Pending sale | $149,900$177/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines #577259 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2019 | Listed for sale | $149,900+24.9%$177/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #577259 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2014 | Sold | $120,000-4%$142/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #440667 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2014 | Price change | $125,000-3%$147/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #440667 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2014 | Price change | $128,900-4.4%$152/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #440667 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2014 | Listed for sale | $134,900$159/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #440667 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,954 +2.1% | $199,100 +9.1% |
| 2024 | $2,892 -2.5% | $182,500 |
| 2023 | $2,966 +1.2% | $182,500 +18.8% |
| 2022 | $2,930 +4% | $153,600 |
| 2021 | $2,816 +1.5% | $153,600 +9.4% |
| 2020 | $2,774 +15.8% | $140,400 |
| 2019 | $2,396 -0.1% | $140,400 +11.9% |
| 2018 | $2,398 | $125,500 |
| 2017 | $2,398 +8.1% | $125,500 +8.2% |
| 2016 | $2,218 | $116,000 |
| 2015 | $2,218 +38.6% | $116,000 +32.1% |
| 2014 | $1,600 | $87,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $87,800 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $87,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $87,900 -1.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $89,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $89,400 +2.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $86,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $86,900 +5.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $82,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $82,500 +9% |
| 2003 | -- | $75,690 +15.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $65,610 |
| 2001 | -- | $65,610 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Hillside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Stilwell Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.8 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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