Every inch of this home has been loved and cared for. The inviting layout features gorgeous original hardwood floors in the main living space and bedrooms. Cook with ease in the beautifully remodeled kitchen, complete with new cabinetry, a new gas stove, modern appliances, and a stylish backsplash. The bathroom has also been completely updated with sleek, modern finishes. Unlike most homes of this size, you will enjoy good-sized bedrooms with excellent closet storage. This property surprises you with incredible extra space and an outdoor oasis. The dry, finished lower level offers a cozy family room alongside a third conforming bedroom, which is ideal for guests or a home office. Outside, your living space doubles with a welcoming front deck and a private back patio. The backyard is a fully enclosed paradise featuring beautiful shade trees, complemented by an oversized one-car garage with plenty of room for your vehicle and storage.
Pending
Price cut: $5K (7/30)
$239,999
537 11th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
3beds
779sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$308/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Dry finished lower levelGorgeous original hardwood floorsInviting layoutModern appliancesStylish backsplashGood-sized bedroomsBeautiful shade trees
- 16 days |
- 98 |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Karla Alaniz (515)897-9027,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745864
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 779
- Total interior livable area: 779 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 148
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 32003837000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1954
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: $308/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $187,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,843
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 35 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Pending sale | $239,999$308/sqft |
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| 7/30/2026 | Price change | $239,999-2%$308/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000+8.9%$315/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Sold | $225,000$289/sqft |
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| 6/11/2025 | Pending sale | $225,000$289/sqft |
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| 6/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $225,000+24%$289/sqft |
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| 5/31/2022 | Sold | $181,500+62.1%$233/sqft |
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| 4/5/2016 | Sold | $112,000+15.5%$144/sqft |
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| 12/14/2012 | Sold | $97,000-9.8%$125/sqft |
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| 10/23/2012 | Price change | $107,500-2.2%$138/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX INNOVATIONS #403328 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2012 | Listed for sale | $109,900$141/sqft |
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| 10/4/2012 | Pending sale | $109,900$141/sqft |
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| 6/29/2012 | Listed for sale | $109,900-4.4%$141/sqft |
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| 4/8/2011 | Listing removed | $115,000$148/sqft |
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| 10/8/2010 | Listed for sale | $115,000+34.5%$148/sqft |
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| 5/9/2002 | Sold | $85,500+70.7%$110/sqft |
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| 9/11/1998 | Sold | $50,100$64/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,676 +2.2% | $187,100 +6.5% |
| 2024 | $2,618 +5.3% | $175,600 |
| 2023 | $2,486 -5.3% | $175,600 +27.6% |
| 2022 | $2,626 +5% | $137,600 |
| 2021 | $2,500 +1.5% | $137,600 +10.3% |
| 2020 | $2,464 +6.9% | $124,700 |
| 2019 | $2,306 -0.3% | $124,700 +10.7% |
| 2018 | $2,312 | $112,600 |
| 2017 | $2,312 +4.9% | $112,600 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $2,204 | $106,600 |
| 2015 | $2,204 +4.7% | $106,600 +2.7% |
| 2014 | $2,106 | $103,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $103,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $103,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $103,800 -1.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $105,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $105,100 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $102,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $102,000 +10.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $92,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $92,500 +8.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $85,440 +4.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $81,670 |
| 2001 | -- | $81,670 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Hillside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Stilwell Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 2.1 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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