Classic brick ranch in the heart of West Des Moines. 1,770 square feet, all on one level. Three bedrooms and two full baths, including a primary bedroom with its own bath. Hardwood floors run through the main living areas. The eat-in kitchen opens to an oversized family room anchored by a fireplace. A large, clean, unfinished basement gives you room to expand or simply room to store. Outside, a fully fenced backyard and a two-car garage. Built solid in 1952 and sitting on an established street minutes from Historic Valley Junction, Jordan Creek, and I-235. West Des Moines Community Schools. Schedule your showing today. SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE.
For sale
$254,900
617 13th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
3beds
1,770sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
0.28 Acres Lot
$247,400 Zestimate®
$144/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Established streetClassic brick ranchTwo-car garageThree bedroomsFully fenced backyardEat-in kitchen
- 4 days
- 1,240
- 157
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Neil Timmins (515)556-9674,
Space Simply
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 748262
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,770
- Total interior livable area: 1,770 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 60 x 200
Details
- Parcel number: 32001066000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Senior community: Yes
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $144/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $185,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,818
- Date on market: 8/31/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$247,400
$235,000 - $260,000
$1,983/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $254,900-21.6%$144/sqft |
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| 6/3/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/24/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,895+8.6%$1/sqft |
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| 6/16/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/4/2022 | Price change | $1,745-2.8%$1/sqft |
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| 4/25/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/14/2022 | Price change | $1,795-2.7%$1/sqft |
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| 4/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $325,000+253.3%$184/sqft |
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| 3/25/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,845+2.8%$1/sqft |
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| 6/21/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/1/2021 | Price change | $1,795-2.7%$1/sqft |
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| 5/20/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,845$1/sqft |
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| 4/27/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/10/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,845+15.7%$1/sqft |
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| 4/18/2018 | Listing removed | $1,595$1/sqft |
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| 4/10/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,595$1/sqft |
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| 2/28/2018 | Sold | $92,000$52/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,788 +2% | $185,400 +7.6% |
| 2024 | $2,732 -2.1% | $172,300 |
| 2023 | $2,790 +1.2% | $172,300 +19.2% |
| 2022 | $2,758 +3.7% | $144,500 |
| 2021 | $2,660 +1.5% | $144,500 +9% |
| 2020 | $2,620 +7.2% | $132,600 |
| 2019 | $2,444 -20.9% | $132,600 +11.1% |
| 2018 | $3,088 | $119,300 -25% |
| 2017 | $3,088 +7.4% | $159,100 +7.7% |
| 2016 | $2,874 | $147,700 |
| 2015 | $2,874 +10.2% | $147,700 +7.4% |
| 2014 | $2,608 | $137,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $137,500 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $138,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $138,000 -2.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $140,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $140,900 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $136,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $136,800 +4.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $130,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $130,700 +4.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $125,550 +14.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $109,980 |
| 2001 | -- | $109,980 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
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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