For sale

Price cut: $3.5K (6/12)

$275,000

525 16th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

3beds

1,503sqft

$1,941/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1947

9,016 Square Feet Lot

$269,000 Zestimate^®

$183/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Fresh second-floor paintUpdated fixturesUpdated kitchenNewer flooringNew tileLarge fenced yardDouble driveway

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!

90 days

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36

Facts & 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: $183/sqft
Tax assessed value: $244,200
Annual tax amount: $3,488
Date on market: 5/28/2026
Cumulative days on market: 91 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$269,000

$256,000 - $282,000

$1,886/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
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
Source: DMMLS #741814 Report a problem
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
Source: DMMLS #710677 Report a problem
1/23/2025	Listed for sale	$230,000+64.9%$153/sqft
Source: DMMLS #710677 Report a problem
5/26/2010	Sold	$139,500+13.4%$93/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/9/2004	Sold	$123,000+24.9%$82/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/18/2000	Sold	$98,500$66/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

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