This delightful and thoughtful ranch is located ideally on a quiet street within walking distance of everything Valley Junction has to offer. Two owners have loved and cared for this home and the pride of ownership shows in new windows, new roof, new furnace and a worry free exterior. Knowing the home has good bones, you can enjoy the light filled living/dining area of the home that leads out to a new private deck with a hot tub area in the fenced in back yard. The well designed kitchen is set up so you can entertain and interact with your guests, inside and out. The main floor has two bedrooms and a full bathroom, both peacefully set back from the main living area. The large dry basement has a large laundry area and the potential for finishing an extra bedroom and bath. Energy efficiency saves you thousands a year on utilities due to the seller's investments, solar is paid for so you simply enjoy the $56 month gas/electric bill. The location, great owners and low maintenance living of this home are sure to please you, schedule a showing today.
Sold for $255,000
$255,000
541 16th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2beds
1,012sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
6,011.28 Square Feet Lot
$254,500 Zestimate®
$252/sqft
$1,165 Estimated rent
Home value
$254,500
$242,000 - $267,000
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Large dry basementNew private deckLarge laundry areaNew windowsNew hvacWorry free exteriorNew roof
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Listed by:
Meghan O'Brien (515)554-5312,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with:
Robert Bish
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 734245
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,012
- Total interior livable area: 1,012 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 6,011 sqft
- Dimensions: .138
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 32001385001000
- Zoning: SF-RE
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Sold | $255,000-1.9%$252/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #734245 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2026 | Pending sale | $260,000$257/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #734245 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $260,000+166.7%$257/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #734245 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2003 | Sold | $97,500$96/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,462 +2.2% | $242,600 +8.3% |
| 2024 | $3,386 +3% | $224,100 |
| 2023 | $3,286 +1.3% | $224,100 +25.2% |
| 2022 | $3,244 +5% | $179,000 |
| 2021 | $3,090 +1.6% | $179,000 +10% |
| 2020 | $3,040 +8.1% | $162,700 |
| 2019 | $2,812 -0.1% | $162,700 +11.6% |
| 2018 | $2,814 | $145,800 |
| 2017 | $2,814 +7.7% | $145,800 +7.9% |
| 2016 | $2,614 | $135,100 |
| 2015 | $2,614 +5.3% | $135,100 +2.9% |
| 2014 | $2,482 | $131,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $131,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $131,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $131,300 +1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $129,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $129,300 +2.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $125,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $125,700 +4.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $120,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $120,400 +9.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $110,240 +0.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $109,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $109,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Hillside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Stilwell Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 6/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.7 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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