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Sold for $324,900
  • $324,900

    840 12th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

    4beds
    1,197sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1954
    0.41 Acres Lot
    $323,600 Zestimate®
    $271/sqft
    $1,885 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $323,600

    $304,000 - $343,000

    $1,885/mo

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    What's special

    Hot tubSun filled spaceNewly remodeled kitchenBeautiful hardwood floorsGiant fenced backyardPrivate patioNice built-ins
    It's not often you come across a home that has this many wonderful features, in this location, and in this price range. This brick ranch in West Des Moines has it all. Walking in you are greeted by a sun filled space and beautiful hardwood floors that stretch through the living room and into the rest of the home. You have a newly remodeled kitchen (2021) w/ nice soft-close cabinetry & stainless appliances. The west side windows even have high end film installed to help with insulation. The 3 bedrooms on the main floor are all decently sized & feature nice built-ins for added storage. The full bath on the 1st floor is also tastefully updated. There is more finish in the basement w/ a 4th bedroom, family room, plus a 3/4 bathroom also updated. Step outside to the giant fenced backyard complete with private patio & hot tub & you find 4 separate buildings! There is a 2+ car garage with great storage & a heater. A separate 1+ car garage provides even more options. But wait there's more, there is also a full woodshop building that is heated & cooled plus an additional shed. The 3 large outbuildings all have 100amp service and both garages have gas run to them as well. With so much to detail. schedule a showing today and see all this home offers for yourself!

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    Listed by:

    Jason Stuyvesant (515)778-9669,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Bought with:

    Meghan O'Brien

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 719475MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
    • Basement: Finished,Partially Finished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,197
    • Total interior livable area: 1,197 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 430

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 3
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Open, Patio
    • Exterior features: Fence, Hot Tub/Spa, Patio, Storage
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Partial
    Lot
    • Size: 0.41 Acres
    • Dimensions: 62 x 285
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Additional structures: Storage
    • Parcel number: 32000968000000
    • Zoning: RS

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1954

    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

    DateEventPrice
    7/22/2025Sold$324,900$271/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #719475 Report a problem
    6/9/2025Pending sale$324,900$271/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #719475 Report a problem
    6/4/2025Listed for sale$324,900+95.7%$271/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #719475 Report a problem
    9/25/2013Sold$166,000-5.1%$139/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #422192 Report a problem
    7/27/2013Listed for sale$175,000-2.2%$146/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #422192 Report a problem
    12/1/2012Listing removed$178,900$149/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #405452 Report a problem
    8/17/2012Listed for sale$178,900+54.9%$149/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #405452 Report a problem
    7/19/1999Sold$115,500$96/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,104 +2.3%$299,900 +10.2%
    2024$4,012 -2%$272,200
    2023$4,094 +1.2%$272,200 +21.4%
    2022$4,044 +4.9%$224,300
    2021$3,856 +1.6%$224,300 +9.8%
    2020$3,794 +6.3%$204,200
    2019$3,570 -0.1%$204,200 +9.8%
    2018$3,572 $186,000
    2017$3,572 +6.6%$186,000 +6.8%
    2016$3,352 $174,100
    2015$3,352 -21.3%$174,100 +1.2%
    2014$4,260 $172,100
    2013-- $172,100 -0.2%
    2012-- $172,400
    2011-- $172,400 +2.1%
    2010-- $168,800
    2009-- $168,800
    2008-- $168,800
    2007-- $168,800 +3.2%
    2006-- $163,500
    2005-- $163,500 +20%
    2003-- $136,230 +11.9%
    2002-- $121,740
    2001-- $121,740

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    Neighborhood: 50265

    Nearby schools

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    • 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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