New offering in West Des Moines - A rare one-owner home with incredible potential. Built in 1965 and lovingly cared for ever since, this property offers solid bones and a layout perfect for today’s lifestyle with a little vision and sweat equity. The main level features a spacious living area with fireplace, dining room, kitchen with informal dining, and a convenient half bath. Upstairs you’ll find hardwood floors, four bedrooms and a full bath, a layout that offers room for everyone! The lower level is clean, dry, and ready for storage or future finish. Major updates have already been completed with newer vinyl siding, roof, and HVAC for peace of mind. New water heater in 2024. Step outside to enjoy the beautiful backyard and a bonus screened porch—perfect for summer evenings. A 2-car detached garage adds convenience and storage. Located just steps from Fairmeadows Elementary and Fairmeadows Park, this home is nestled in a highly desirable neighborhood with schools, shopping, and dining close by. A wonderful opportunity to create your dream home in West Des Moines!
For sale
$319,900
842 23rd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
4beds
1,568sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
10,149.48 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$204/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Bonus screened porchFour bedroomsHardwood floorsBeautiful backyardKitchen with informal diningDining room
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Listing updated: August 20, 2025 at 09:00am
Listed by:
Megan Hill Mitchum (515)290-8269,
Century 21 Signature
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724622
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Refrigerator
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,568
- Total interior livable area: 1,568 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 384
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch, Patio
Lot
- Size: 10,149.48 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 320/02190047000
- 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: 1965
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: $204/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $280,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,465
- Date on market: 8/20/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
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