Generous sized ranch style home in a great WDSM location! Offering 3 bedrooms on the main level and a finished walkout lower level with a 2nd living area (home was previously used as a duplex/rental... certificate still in place) and almost 2400 total square feet, this is a great value in today's market! Located close to lots of shopping, schools, transportation, and the massive Holiday Park complex and Valley Junction. Features of the home include: Wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors, all appliances included (upstairs kitchen and downstairs), large driveway, massive deck (20x16'), walkout lower level, great mature trees, and a large lot. Very easy to show and immediate occupancy is available.
Sold for $243,000
$243,000
540 16th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
4beds
1,212sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1951
-- sqft lot
$254,000 Zestimate®
$200/sqft
$1,245 Estimated rent
Home value
$254,000
$239,000 - $269,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cy Phillips 515-423-0899,
Space Simply
Bought with:
Cochran, Kevin
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 699310
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks, Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,212
- Total interior livable area: 1,212 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 693
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: See Remarks
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 9,448 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 32001398000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Metal Siding, See Remarks
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: See Remarks
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2025 | Listing removed | $1,530$1/sqft |
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| 7/29/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,530$1/sqft |
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| 11/22/2024 | Sold | $243,000-2.4%$200/sqft |
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| 10/11/2024 | Pending sale | $249,003$205/sqft |
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| 9/9/2024 | Price change | $249,003-4.2%$205/sqft |
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| 7/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $259,900+8.7%$214/sqft |
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| 7/15/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/21/2024 | Price change | $239,000-4%$197/sqft |
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| 6/14/2024 | Price change | $249,000-2%$205/sqft |
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| 6/7/2024 | Price change | $254,000-1.9%$210/sqft |
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| 5/9/2024 | Price change | $259,000-4.1%$214/sqft |
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| 5/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $270,000$223/sqft |
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| 4/29/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $270,000$223/sqft |
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| 4/19/2024 | Pending sale | $270,000$223/sqft |
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| 4/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $270,000$223/sqft |
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| 3/26/2024 | Pending sale | $270,000$223/sqft |
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| 1/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $270,000+97.1%$223/sqft |
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| 7/13/2020 | Sold | $137,000$113/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,100 +2.1% | $207,400 +8.2% |
| 2024 | $3,036 -0.7% | $191,600 |
| 2023 | $3,058 +1.2% | $191,600 +21% |
| 2022 | $3,022 +10.5% | $158,400 |
| 2021 | $2,734 +1.7% | $158,400 +9.3% |
| 2020 | $2,688 +8.5% | $144,900 |
| 2019 | $2,478 -0.1% | $144,900 +11.9% |
| 2018 | $2,480 | $129,500 |
| 2017 | $2,480 +7.2% | $129,500 +7.4% |
| 2016 | $2,314 | $120,600 |
| 2015 | $2,314 +5.1% | $120,600 +4.1% |
| 2014 | $2,202 | $115,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $115,900 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $116,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $116,300 +1% |
| 2010 | -- | $115,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $115,100 +2.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $111,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $111,900 +4.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $107,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $107,400 +11.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $96,370 +0.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $95,750 |
| 2001 | -- | $95,750 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Hillside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Stilwell Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 6/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.6 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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