For sale

$249,900

624 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

4beds

1,636sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1912

7,840 Square Feet Lot

$243,800 Zestimate^®

$153/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Cozy fireplaceBeautiful hardwoodsPrivate patioDeep lot

Historic Valley Junction Charm Meets Modern Peace of Mind! Experience the perfect blend of 1912 character and 2023 reliability. This stunning 1.5-story home in the heart of historic Valley Junction offers 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, boasting over 1,600 sq. ft. of living space. Skip the "old home" worries?this property features a Brand New Roof (2023) and a New High-Efficiency HVAC System (2023), ensuring comfort and lower utility bills from day one. The main floor welcomes you with beautiful hardwoods, a cozy fireplace, and an enclosed front porch perfect for morning coffee. Upstairs, you?ll find a generous layout rarely seen in vintage homes. Step outside to your private patio and enjoy a deep lot just blocks from the Farmers Market, shops, and dining. All the heavy lifting is done?just move in and enjoy the Junction lifestyle!

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Facts & 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, Stove
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Dining Area, Window Treatments
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Basement: Partial
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,636
Total interior livable area: 1,636 sqft

Property

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Open, Patio
Exterior features: Patio

Lot

Size: 7,840 Square Feet
Dimensions: 54 x 145
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 32003448000000
Zoning: R1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1912

Utilities & green energy

Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: West Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $153/sqft
Tax assessed value: $214,200
Annual tax amount: $3,160
Date on market: 4/21/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$243,800

$232,000 - $256,000

$2,119/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/21/2026	Listed for sale	$249,900+17.9%$153/sqft
Source: DMMLS #738956 Report a problem
3/10/2023	Sold	$212,000-1.3%$130/sqft
Source: DMMLS #667157 Report a problem
2/10/2023	Pending sale	$214,900$131/sqft
Source: DMMLS #667157 Report a problem
2/5/2023	Listed for sale	$214,900+46.7%$131/sqft
Source: DMMLS #667157 Report a problem
3/24/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
7/1/2016	Sold	$146,500-2.3%$90/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/15/2016	Listed for sale	$150,000+11.1%$92/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
2/6/2016	Listing removed	$135,000$83/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #509235 Report a problem
12/31/2015	Price change	$135,000-6.3%$83/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #509235 Report a problem
12/18/2015	Listed for sale	$144,000-2.7%$88/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #509235 Report a problem
11/10/2015	Listing removed	$148,000$90/sqft
Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #454122 Report a problem
5/10/2015	Listed for sale	$148,000+23.3%$90/sqft
Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #454122 Report a problem
10/21/2013	Listing removed	$120,000$73/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #416567 Report a problem
8/13/2013	Price change	$120,000+15.4%$73/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #416567 Report a problem
4/25/2013	Listed for sale	$104,000$64/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #416567 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,365 +8.7%	$214,200 +9.7%
2024	$3,096 +5.2%	$195,300
2023	$2,944 +1.3%	$195,300 +18.6%
2022	$2,906 +5.7%	$164,700
2021	$2,748 +1.8%	$164,700 +10.6%
2020	$2,700 +10%	$148,900
2019	$2,454	$148,900 +13.1%
2018	$2,454	$131,600
2017	$2,454 +5.5%	$131,600 +17%
2016	$2,326	$112,500
2015	$2,326 +0.9%	$112,500 -1.1%
2014	$2,306	$113,700
2013	--	$113,700 +0.8%
2012	--	$112,800
2011	--	$112,800 +4.5%
2010	--	$107,900
2009	--	$107,900 +3.1%
2008	--	$104,700
2007	--	$104,700 +5.8%
2006	--	$99,000
2005	--	$99,000 +10.8%
2003	--	$89,340 +21.3%
2002	--	$73,630
2001	--	$73,630

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