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509 3rd St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265

$227,500

Home List Price

$2,702*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
816 SqFt
$279/SqFt
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Schools Nearby

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509 3rd St, West Des Moines$227,500

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
Garage1 space
Year Built1914
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #693962
StatusActive

About 509 3rd St

Come take a look at this Bungalow in the heart of Valley Junction just 4 blocks away from the historic district! Enjoy the VJ lifestyle while strolling about to a variety of destinations: the farmers market, a plethora of restaurants, shopping opportunities, entertainment venues, parks and services. It is a newly updated home with an enclosed front porch and original hardwood floors. It features two bedrooms, one bath, a living room, a formal dining room and a kitchen with a gas cook stove and granite countertops. An attic is ready to be finished into another bedroom, art studio, or bonus room. Step out the back door onto the rear deck where you can enjoy your fully fenced yard with flowering, crab apple trees, hostas, iris, tulips and the established, south-facing, vegetable garden ready for this season's plantings. The single-car, detached garage was built in 2019. This is your chance to enjoy homeownership in a truly, quaint and charming neighborhood…come on out and see what this house has to offer.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Living Area: 816 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Redfin Corporation
  • Office Phone: (877) 973-3346
  • Listing Agent: Luanne Myers

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Interior: Window Treatments

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage

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Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Rectangular Lot

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Valley High School, Public District Grades 10-12
  • Stilwell Junior High School, Public District Grades 7-8
  • Hillside Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-6

Other

Directions Information:

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Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $227,500
  • Price Per SqFt: $279/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $2,734
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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West Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$311.8K

Med. Price/SqFt

$197

Avg. Days On Market

59

# of Sold Homes

70

509 3rd St vs West Des Moines

9 DAYS ON ROCKET

-50 Days

$227,500

-$84.3K Less

$279/SqFt

+$81 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $84.3K less than the Median Sold Price and $81/SqFt more than other homes in West Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #693962

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Redfin Corporation
  • Office Phone: (877) 973-3346
  • Listing Agent: Luanne Myers

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Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 5/5/2024, 1:20:34 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jan 03, 2018Home Sold
$135,000
Jun 27, 2017Home Sold
$44,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$2,734$176,400
2020$2,734$159,400
2019$1,996$147,200
2018$1,996$130,600
2017$1,758$97,200

History based on county public records data.

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Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$749

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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6
/10

  • Hillside Elementary School

  • 713 8th St

  • 0.42 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-6

Middle School

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4
/10

  • Stilwell Junior High School

  • 1601 Vine St

  • 1.03 miles

  • Public District Grades 7-8

High School

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6
/10

  • Valley High School

  • 3650 Woodland Ave

  • 2.63 miles

  • Public District Grades 10-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $49,333. The most common annual income of people living in West Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 509 3rd St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 509 3rd St property is $227,500.

What type of property is this?

The property 509 3rd St is a house located in West Des Moines, Iowa, 50265.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 509 3rd St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 509 3rd St are:
Hillside Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Stilwell Junior High School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Valley High School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $2,734 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on January 3, 2018 for $135,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 509 3rd St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 509 3rd St is 816 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 509 3rd St is 1914.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›West Des Moines›50265›509 3rd St

This home is located at 509 3rd St in West Des Moines, IA and zip code 50265. This 816 square foot home was built in 1914. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 25, 2024 and is currently priced at $227,500.

West Des Moines, IA housing market in April 2024 saw over 16 listings sold above listed price, more than 23 sold at listed price and over 31 sold below. Between March 2024 and April 2024, West Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 3.1%. Listings spent 59 days on the market in April 2024, and had a median list price of $311,883 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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