For sale

$389,900

813 52nd Pl, West Des Moines, IA 50265

3beds

1,983sqft

$2,909/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1979

9,583 Square Feet Lot

$378,900 Zestimate^®

$197/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Dramatic two-story stone fireplaceBuilt-in barParquet wood floorsAbundant storageFinished walkout lower levelWalk-in closetFully fenced backyard

Anything but cookie cutter! Full of character, this distinctive home welcomes you with parquet wood floors and an arched niche overlooking the family room. A soaring two-story vaulted ceiling and dramatic two-story stone fireplace create a stunning focal point between the family room and sunken game room/lounge. A built-in bar and dining area with built-in buffet make entertaining easy, while the spacious kitchen offers a cozy breakfast nook. Upstairs, the enormous primary suite features a private bath and walk-in closet, plus two additional bedrooms and a full bath. The finished walkout lower level adds another element of entertaining or family space with another fireplace, half bath and abundant storage. Enjoy the fully fenced backyard from the deck or step outside from the lower level. A third-car parking pad adds convenience. Prime West Des Moines location near 50th Street and Knoll Park! Many updates including roof, hvac and appliances.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer

Features

Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Gas Log

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,983
Total interior livable area: 1,983 sqft
Finished area below ground: 900

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

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

Lot

Size: 9,583 Square Feet
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 32002826783000
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: 1979

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: $197/sqft
Tax assessed value: $345,200
Annual tax amount: $5,245
Date on market: 10/15/2026
Cumulative days on market: 5 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$378,900

$360,000 - $398,000

$2,188/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/15/2026	Listed for sale	$389,900+134.2%$197/sqft
Source: DMMLS #751292 Report a problem
4/27/1999	Sold	$166,500$84/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,720 0%	$345,200 +6.5%
2024	$4,722 -5.1%	$324,000
2023	$4,978 +1.2%	$324,000 +20%
2022	$4,918 +1.5%	$270,100
2021	$4,844 +1.6%	$270,100 +6.6%
2020	$4,766 +6.4%	$253,400
2019	$4,478 -0.1%	$253,400 +10%
2018	$4,484	$230,400
2017	$4,484 +10.6%	$230,400 +10.7%
2016	$4,054	$208,100
2015	$4,054 +0.8%	$208,100 +2.9%
2014	$4,020	$202,300 -3.9%
2013	--	$210,500
2012	--	$210,500
2011	--	$210,500 -1.9%
2010	--	$214,600
2009	--	$214,600
2008	--	$214,600
2007	--	$214,600 +9.5%
2006	--	$195,900
2005	--	$195,900 +6.2%
2003	--	$184,500 +8.4%
2002	--	$170,150
2001	--	$170,150