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Sold for $243,000
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    540 16th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

    4beds
    1,212sqft
    Duplex, Multi Family
    Built in 1951
    -- sqft lot
    $257,500 Zestimate®
    $200/sqft
    $1,254 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $257,500

    $245,000 - $273,000

    $1,254/mo

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    What's special

    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.

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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#: 699310MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & 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 Square Feet
    • 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 & HOA

    Community
    • Features: See Remarks
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    • Services included: See Remarks
    Location
    • Region: West Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $200/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $207,400
    • Annual tax amount: $3,137
    • Date on market: 7/17/2024
    • Cumulative days on market: 78 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/11/2026Listing removed$1,550$1/sqft
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    8/19/2026Listed for rent$1,550+1.3%$1/sqft
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    8/24/2025Listing removed$1,530$1/sqft
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    7/29/2025Listed for rent$1,530$1/sqft
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    11/22/2024Sold$243,000-2.4%$200/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #699310 Report a problem
    10/11/2024Pending sale$249,003$205/sqft
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    9/9/2024Price change$249,003-4.2%$205/sqft
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    7/17/2024Listed for sale$259,900+8.7%$214/sqft
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    7/15/2024Listing removed--
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    6/21/2024Price change$239,000-4%$197/sqft
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    6/14/2024Price change$249,000-2%$205/sqft
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    6/7/2024Price change$254,000-1.9%$210/sqft
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    5/9/2024Price change$259,000-4.1%$214/sqft
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    5/1/2024Listed for sale$270,000$223/sqft
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    4/29/2024Listing removed--
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    4/19/2024Listed for sale$270,000$223/sqft
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    4/19/2024Pending sale$270,000$223/sqft
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    4/17/2024Listed for sale$270,000$223/sqft
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    3/26/2024Pending sale$270,000$223/sqft
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    1/10/2024Listed for sale$270,000+97.1%$223/sqft
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    7/13/2020Sold$137,000$113/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax 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
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 50265

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    • 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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