Discover this charming Cape Cod-inspired ranch nestled in West Des Moines! This delightful and truly one-of-a-kind home welcomes you with beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main level and a cozy sunken living room highlighted by wood burning focal point fireplace. The updated kitchen offers solid wood cabinetry and room for a dining table, perfect for everyday meals or entertaining. Three comfortable bedrooms and a remodeled full bath round out the main floor. Upstairs, the fully finished second story provides versatile spaces ideal for a home office, playroom, or creative hobbies, plus a spacious fourth bedroom and an additional full bathroom. The lower level is ready for you to build equity offering a large area with flooring already in place, ready to transform into the family room of your dreams or more. Enjoy the convenience of an attached one-car garage for extra storage space, and unwind in the shaded backyard featuring a charming brick patio 'an ideal spot for relaxing summer evenings. Located just down the street from Stilwell Junior High as well as Sacred Heart K-8, this home offers both character and convenience. Reach out for a private showing today! All information obtained from seller and public records.
Sold for $265,000 on 08/21/25
$265,000
921 16th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
4beds
1,737sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
9,104.04 Square Feet Lot
$265,000 Zestimate®
$153/sqft
$2,107 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 25, 2025 at 12:55pm
Listed by:
Sara Hopkins (515)402-7066,
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with:
Janean Young
Spire Real Estate
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 722514
Originating 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, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Fireplace, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,737
- Total interior livable area: 1,737 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 9,104 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 32003050000000
- Zoning: RS
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1953
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
Services availability
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