Welcome to this wonderful West Des Moines home, with over 2,400 sq ft of finished living area. As you enter, you'll be greeted with the four-season porch before stepping into the spacious living room. Moving into the kitchen you'll notice plenty of quality cabinets and new appliances. Rounding out the main level is a large master bedroom, guest bedroom, and full bathroom. Upstairs, you'll find another large bedroom, full bathroom, and smaller bonus room perfect for an office or walk-in closet. The lower level offers another huge living area and updated 3/4 bathroom.
Outside, you'll notice a spacious detached garage and a large mostly-fenced backyard, and a patio perfect for autumn barbeques. Schedule your viewing to check out all the other updates and improvements at this lovely WDM home.
Sold for $262,500
$262,500
605 12th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
4beds
1,487sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
8,232.84 Square Feet Lot
$284,800 Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$2,126 Estimated rent
Home value
$284,800
$271,000 - $299,000
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Large mostly-fenced backyardNew appliancesSpacious detached garageLarge bedroomLarge master bedroomGuest bedroomSmaller bonus room
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Listed by:
Marvin, Taylor R 515-669-3592,
Real Broker, LLC
Bought with:
Grant Gaumer
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 680072
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,487
- Total interior livable area: 1,487 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 540
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fence, Patio
- Fencing: Vinyl,Wood,Partial
Lot
- Size: 8,232 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 x 138
Details
- Parcel number: 32003878000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/9/2023 | Sold | $262,500+1.4%$177/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #680072 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2023 | Pending sale | $259,000$174/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #680072 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2023 | Listed for sale | $259,000$174/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #680072 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2023 | Pending sale | $259,000$174/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #680072 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2023 | Price change | $259,000-3.7%$174/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #680072 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $269,000+45.4%$181/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #680072 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2023 | Sold | $185,000+27.6%$124/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2012 | Sold | $145,000-3.3%$98/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #387681 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2011 | Price change | $149,900-1.4%$101/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #387681 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2011 | Price change | $152,000-1%$102/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #387681 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2011 | Price change | $153,500-1%$103/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #387681 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2011 | Price change | $155,000-2.2%$104/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #387681 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2011 | Price change | $158,500-0.9%$107/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #387681 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2011 | Price change | $159,900-2.5%$108/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #387681 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2011 | Listed for sale | $164,000+337.3%$110/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #387681 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2010 | Sold | $37,500-61.6%$25/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2010 | Sold | $97,618$66/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,812 +2.1% | $255,100 +8.3% |
| 2024 | $3,732 +4.3% | $235,500 |
| 2023 | $3,578 +1.2% | $235,500 +21.3% |
| 2022 | $3,534 +4.3% | $194,200 |
| 2021 | $3,388 +1.7% | $194,200 +9.4% |
| 2020 | $3,332 +8.3% | $177,500 |
| 2019 | $3,076 -0.1% | $177,500 +11.8% |
| 2018 | $3,080 | $158,700 |
| 2017 | $3,080 +7.2% | $158,700 +7.4% |
| 2016 | $2,874 | $147,700 |
| 2015 | $2,874 +2.9% | $147,700 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $2,792 | $146,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $146,600 -7.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $158,000 +32.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $119,600 -2.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $122,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $122,300 +2.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $118,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $118,800 +8.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $109,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $109,500 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $101,560 +15.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $88,190 |
| 2001 | -- | $88,190 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Hillside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Stilwell Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 2 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- West Des Moines
- 50265
- 605 12th St
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