Charming and well-maintained home in the heart of West Des Moines, just blocks from Stilwell Junior High, parks, and historic Valley Junction! This home blends classic character with extensive updates throughout. The updated kitchen features maple cabinetry, a dual-fuel downdraft range, newer flooring, and updated fixtures. The main level offers a spacious living room, dining area, sunroom, bedroom, and remodeled full bath. Upstairs includes two bedrooms and a beautifully renovated second full bath with new tile, fixtures, toilet, lighting, and plumbing updates. Recent improvements include fresh second-floor paint, all new upstairs hardware and lighting, updated exterior drainage and grading, replaced front steps and retaining wall, and new decking. Major mechanical updates include roof, gutters, HVAC, plumbing, and water heater improvements. Additional features include a 1-car built-in garage, large fenced yard, front deck, double driveway, and all appliances included!
For sale
$270,000
525 16th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
3beds
1,503sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
9,016 Square Feet Lot
$262,100 Zestimate®
$180/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fresh second-floor paintUpdated fixturesUpdated kitchenNewer flooringNew tileLarge fenced yardDouble driveway
- 11 days
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Listed by:
Jeremy Anania (515)202-4200,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 750486
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: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,503
- Total interior livable area: 1,503 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 9,016 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 150
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 32001388000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
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: $180/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $244,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,488
- Date on market: 10/2/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$262,100
$249,000 - $275,000
$1,841/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $270,000-1.8%$180/sqft |
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| 8/29/2026 | Listing removed | $275,000$183/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741814 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $275,000-1.3%$183/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741814 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $278,500+30.4%$185/sqft |
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| 3/24/2025 | Sold | $213,500-7.2%$142/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #710677 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2025 | Pending sale | $230,000$153/sqft |
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| 1/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $230,000+64.9%$153/sqft |
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| 5/26/2010 | Sold | $139,500+13.4%$93/sqft |
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| 3/9/2004 | Sold | $123,000+24.9%$82/sqft |
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| 10/18/2000 | Sold | $98,500$66/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,488 +2.2% | $244,200 +8.2% |
| 2024 | $3,412 -1.4% | $225,700 |
| 2023 | $3,460 +1.2% | $225,700 +20% |
| 2022 | $3,418 +4.8% | $188,100 |
| 2021 | $3,262 +1.6% | $188,100 +9.8% |
| 2020 | $3,210 +8.2% | $171,300 |
| 2019 | $2,966 -0.1% | $171,300 +11.7% |
| 2018 | $2,968 | $153,300 |
| 2017 | $2,968 +7.7% | $153,300 +8% |
| 2016 | $2,756 | $142,000 |
| 2015 | $2,756 +78% | $142,000 +2.9% |
| 2014 | $1,548 | $138,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $138,000 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $138,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $138,200 +1.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $136,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $136,000 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $132,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $132,000 +4.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $126,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $126,600 +10.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $114,960 +18.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $96,890 |
| 2001 | -- | $96,890 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
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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