This charming cape cod home is located in the heart of West Des Moines just blocks away from Valley Junction with tons of big-ticket items recently updated including HVAC, water heater, and roof/gutters. Original hardwood floors greet you when you walk into the living room. The kitchen has been updated with new flooring and appliances. Two bedrooms and a full bathroom round out the main floor. Upstairs you will find a large primary bedroom and updated full bath. Downstairs is a finished waterproofed basement, a perfect space for a family room or workout room with new flooring. Out back is a detached oversized, 25x30, heated garage and fenced in backyard. This home is also located in an NFC lending area! Don’t miss your chance to make this move in ready home yours. all information obtained from seller and public records.
Sold for $255,000
$255,000
501 Valhigh Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
3beds
1,470sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
7,884.36 Square Feet Lot
$286,600 Zestimate®
$173/sqft
$1,866 Estimated rent
Home value
$286,600
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 14, 2023 at 09:22am
Listed by:
Sara Hopkins (515)330-8398,
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with:
Amanda Kirk
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 670159
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,470
- Total interior livable area: 1,470 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 800
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 7,884 sqft
- Dimensions: 58 x 136
Details
- Parcel number: 32003354000000
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/9/2023 | Sold | $255,000+2%$173/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #670159 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2023 | Pending sale | $250,000$170/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX Central #670159 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $250,000$170/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Central #670159 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2023 | Pending sale | $250,000$170/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #670159 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $250,000+71.2%$170/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #670159 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2009 | Sold | $146,000-2.6%$99/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #343447 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2009 | Price change | $149,900-4.5%$102/sqft |
Source: Listhub #343447 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2009 | Listed for sale | $156,900+79.3%$107/sqft |
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| 1/24/1997 | Sold | $87,500$60/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,848 +2.1% | $261,900 +10.1% |
| 2024 | $3,770 +4.4% | $237,800 |
| 2023 | $3,610 +1.2% | $237,800 +21.5% |
| 2022 | $3,566 +4.7% | $195,800 |
| 2021 | $3,406 +1.7% | $195,800 +9.8% |
| 2020 | $3,350 +5.9% | $178,400 |
| 2019 | $3,162 -0.1% | $178,400 +9.5% |
| 2018 | $3,166 | $162,900 |
| 2017 | $3,166 +6.5% | $162,900 +6.8% |
| 2016 | $2,974 | $152,500 |
| 2015 | $2,974 +6.1% | $152,500 +3.7% |
| 2014 | $2,802 | $147,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $147,100 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $147,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $147,300 -3.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $152,600 +21.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $125,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $125,200 +9.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $114,540 +10.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $103,470 |
| 2001 | -- | $103,470 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Hillside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Stilwell Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- West Des Moines
- 50265
- 501 Valhigh Rd