$159,000
$38K PRICE DROP

1316 Locust St West Des Moines, IA 50265

Estimated payment $1,173/month

Total Views 23,037
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,224 Sq Ft
$130 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 0.94 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Valley High School Rated A
  • Ranch Style House
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

Just a short ride to the Valley Junction shops, and backing to Holiday Park sits this spacious 1224sf, 1940 built ranch home with a two car detached garage on a huge 0.944 acre lot. Two bedrooms, one with deck access, living room, and rec room on the main level with a wood burning stove and a walk out basement with some finish. Easy commute to downtown with quick freeway access and priced below assessed value! This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property, visit the HomePath website for more information on this home and others offered by Fannie Mae.

Listing Agent

Diana Pastor

Country Estates Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,442

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.94 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 64x643

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,224 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32003674000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,442

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 129.90
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Special Features: 1028
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished, Walkout
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 984
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 220
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1224
  • Total Sq Ft: 1224

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation: Concrete Block, Tile
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete, Gravel
  • Garage: 2 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.9440
  • Lot S F: 41133
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 64X643
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32003674000000
  • Zoning: R

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3442.00
  • Net Taxes: 3442.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,342 $236,900 $96,700 $140,200
2023 $3,594 $236,900 $96,700 $140,200
2022 $3,550 $198,400 $83,400 $115,000
2021 $3,402 $198,400 $83,400 $115,000
2020 $3,344 $181,500 $75,900 $105,600
2019 $3,062 $181,500 $75,900 $105,600
2018 $3,062 $161,200 $66,400 $94,800
2017 $2,856 $161,200 $66,400 $94,800
2016 $2,856 $150,200 $60,900 $89,300
2015 $2,856 $150,200 $60,900 $89,300
2014 $2,308 $142,500 $56,900 $85,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Price Changed $159,000 -19.3% $130 / Sq Ft
12/19/2024 12/19/24 For Sale $197,000 -- $161 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Sheriffs Deed $197,500 None Listed On Document
Sheriffs Deed $197,500 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $195,000 FHA
Previous Owner $16,250 Construction
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 709227

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-03674000000