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  • Price cut: $10K (8/4)
    $225,000

    228 Hillside Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265

    3beds
    1,318sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1948
    5,488.56 Square Feet Lot
    $223,200 Zestimate®
    $171/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Large dining space additionFinished lower levelFinished upper levelReading nookDry barSpacious kitchenBacking to green space
    Want a quick bike ride to parks, a splash pad, and eating and shopping district? Look no further!! Backing to green space this property is close to parks, shopping, and trails as well as the Raccoon River complex and easy access to downtown and I235. The home features lots of new or newer items including: Siding, roof and gutters, concrete driveway and front porch, fully gutted bathroom, whole house and garage electrical, and appliances including the fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washer, dryer, and water softener. This Cape Cod home offers a family room, spacious kitchen and separate large dining space addition, gutted bathroom and to bedrooms. The finished upper level has a reading large bedroom with lots of built in storage, half bath, and reading nook that would serve as an amazing master suite. The finished lower level is fit for entertaining with a dry bar and rec space and the option to use the wood burning stove during the colder months.
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    Likely to sell faster than

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: August 04, 2025 at 08:09am

    Listed by:

    Lindsey Aaron (515)509-1711,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 721612MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
    Features
    • Dining Area
    • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
    • Basement: Finished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,318
    • Total interior livable area: 1,318 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 350

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Exterior features: Fully Fenced
    • Fencing: Full
    Lot
    • Size: 5,488.56 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 55 x 100
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 32002871000000
    • Zoning: Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cape Cod,One and One Half Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1948

    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: $171/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $188,600
    • Annual tax amount: $3,108
    • Date on market: 7/3/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete
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