For sale

$215,000

625 12th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

5beds

1,536sqft

$1,546/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1921

8,232 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$140/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Formal dining roomConvenient second-floor laundryTons of natural light

Many updates throughout this Valley Junction home! This traditional two-story offers 1,886 sq ft of finished living space, including finished attic space which could be used as an additional bedroom. The main level features carpet throughout, a spacious living room with fireplace and tons of natural light, formal dining room, and kitchen with a stainless steel stove, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. All appliances stay. Sliders off the kitchen lead to the deck overlooking the partially fenced yard. Upstairs offers 3 generously sized bedrooms and convenient second-floor laundry. The lower level includes an egress window for a potential 5th bedroom, along with a 3/4 bath. Great Valley Junction location close to shopping, restaurants, community events, farmers market and more. Walking distance to Rex Mathis and Stilwell schools. Move-in ready and ready to enjoy!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Laundry: Upper Level

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV
Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
Basement: Egress Windows,Partially Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,536
Total interior livable area: 1,536 sqft
Finished area below ground: 200

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Deck
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

Size: 8,232 Square Feet
Dimensions: 60 x 138

Details

Parcel number: 32003873000000
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Two Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Siding
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Metal

Condition

Year built: 1921

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: West Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $140/sqft
Tax assessed value: $242,200
Annual tax amount: $3,766
Date on market: 8/19/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/19/2026	Listed for sale	$215,000+7.5%$140/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747589 Report a problem
4/8/2021	Sold	$200,000-2.4%$130/sqft
Source: DMMLS #601090 Report a problem
2/16/2021	Pending sale	$205,000$133/sqft
Source: VIA Group, REALTORS #601090 Report a problem
1/14/2021	Price change	$205,000-2.4%$133/sqft
Source: VIA Group, REALTORS #601090 Report a problem
7/2/2020	Price change	$210,000-4.5%$137/sqft
Source: VIA Group, REALTORS #601090 Report a problem
3/13/2020	Listed for sale	$220,000$143/sqft
Source: VIA Group, REALTORS #601090 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,616 +2.1%	$242,200 +8.4%
2024	$3,540 -2.4%	$223,400
2023	$3,626 +1.2%	$223,400 +19%
2022	$3,584 +4.2%	$187,800
2021	$3,440 -0.5%	$187,800 +9.5%
2020	$3,458 +10.1%	$171,500
2019	$3,140 -0.3%	$171,500 +11.9%
2018	$3,148	$153,300
2017	$3,148 +16.6%	$153,300 +7.5%
2016	$2,700	$142,600
2015	$2,700 +8.9%	$142,600 +5.9%
2014	$2,480	$134,600
2013	--	$134,600 -0.2%
2012	--	$134,900
2011	--	$134,900 -0.4%
2010	--	$135,400
2009	--	$135,400 +3%
2008	--	$131,500
2007	--	$131,500 +8.4%
2006	--	$121,300
2005	--	$121,300 +7.9%
2003	--	$112,470 +9.2%
2002	--	$103,030
2001	--	$103,030