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  • $157,400

    540 2nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

    2beds
    784sqft
    Residential
    Built in 1914
    7,230 Square Feet Lot
    $157,400 Zestimate®
    $201/sqft
    $1,425 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $157,400

    $142,000 - $172,000

    $1,425/mo

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    What's special

    Located in Historic Valley Junction - West Des Moinesâ most sought-after and walkable neighborhood! The âJunctionâ has it all! Year-round entertainment and events, parks, trails, dining, shopping and services-you name it, itâs here! This lovingly cared for bungalow is seconds away from Legion Park and all its amenities! The possibilities are endless! 2 bedrooms and full bathroom make this a perfect starter home or investment property. Private fenced back yard! NFC financing available for eligible buyers.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Carpeting, Vinyl, Drapes/Curtains
    • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Basement: Partially finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 784 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Metal
    Lot
    • Size: 7,230 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 32004843000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Residential
    Materials
    • Metal
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1914

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: City

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: West Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Air Conditioning: Central
    • Basement Desc: Unfinished
    • MLS: Des Moines
    • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
    • Exterior: Frame
    • Family Room: 1st Floor
    • Heat: Gas Forced Air
    • Heat Source: Natural
    • Property Sub Type: Residential
    • Property Type: Residential
    • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
    • Driveway: Asphalt, Concrete
    • Interior Features: Carpeting, Vinyl, Drapes/Curtains
    • Sewer: City
    • Water: City
    • Trim: Paint
    • Foundation: Concrete Block
    • Other Rooms: Mud Room
    • Style: Bungalow
    • Sellers Request: 0
    • Last Change Type: Pending
    • Geocode Source: PxPoint
    • Parcel Number: 32004843000000

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/30/2019Sold$105,000+11.7%$134/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #583930 Report a problem
    6/7/2019Pending sale$94,000$120/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines #583930 Report a problem
    6/3/2019Listed for sale$94,000$120/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #583930 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$946 -6.5%$144,500 +7.9%
    2024$1,012 -43.8%$133,900
    2023$1,802 +1.2%$133,900 +31%
    2022$1,780 +7%$102,200
    2021$1,664 +1.7%$102,200 +11.6%
    2020$1,636 +8.3%$91,600
    2019$1,510 +0.1%$91,600 +11.4%
    2018$1,508 $82,200
    2017$1,508 +7%$82,200 +6.9%
    2016$1,410 $76,900
    2015$1,410 +5.4%$76,900 +2.7%
    2014$1,338 $74,900
    2013-- $74,900 +0.9%
    2012-- $74,200
    2011-- $74,200 -0.8%
    2010-- $74,800
    2009-- $74,800 +3%
    2008-- $72,600
    2007-- $72,600 +10.8%
    2006-- $65,500
    2005-- $65,500 +8.5%
    2003-- $60,350 +25.8%
    2002-- $47,960
    2001-- $47,960

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    Neighborhood: 50265

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: West Des Moines

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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