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540 16th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265

$270,000

Home List Price

$3,206*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,212 SqFt
$223/SqFt
Multi
Schools Nearby

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540 16th St, West Des Moines$270,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$3,206*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeDuplex
Year Built1951
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceWood Burning
MLS #694249
Lot Size0.22 Acres
StatusActive

About 540 16th St

Generous sized ranch style home in a great WDSM location! Offering 3 bedrooms on the main level and a finished walkout lower level with a 2nd living area (home was previously used as a duplex/rental... certificate still in place) and almost 2400 total square feet, this is a great value in today's market! Located close to lots of shopping, schools, transportation, and the massive Holiday Park complex and Valley Junction. Features of the home include: Wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors, all appliances included (upstairs kitchen and downstairs), large driveway, massive deck (20x16'), walkout lower level, great mature trees, and a large lot. Very easy to show and immediate occupancy is available.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Duplex
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Living Area: 1,212 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Space Simply
  • Office Phone: (515) 423-0899
  • Listing Agent: Cy Phillips

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Deck, Patio

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.22 Acres

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:

  • Directions: Grand Ave to Vine to 16th St.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $270,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $223/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $2,688
  • 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

540 16th St vs West Des Moines

1 DAY ON ROCKET

-58 Days

$270,000

-$41.8K Less

$223/SqFt

+$25 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $41.8K less than the Median Sold Price and $25/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: #694249

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Space Simply
  • Office Phone: (515) 423-0899
  • Listing Agent: Cy Phillips

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jul 13, 2020Home Sold
$137,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$2,688$158,400
2020$2,688$144,900
2019$2,480$144,900
2018$2,480$129,500
2017$2,397$129,500

History based on county public records data.

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$1,415

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Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$876

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

  • 0.76 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-6

Middle School

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4
/10

  • Stilwell Junior High School

  • 1601 Vine St

  • 0.07 miles

  • Public District Grades 7-8

High School

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6
/10

  • Valley High School

  • 3650 Woodland Ave

  • 1.65 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 $59,707. The majority of West Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›West Des Moines›50265›540 16th St

This home is located at 540 16th St in West Des Moines, IA and zip code 50265. This 1,212 square foot home, which was built in 1951, sits on a 0.22 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 01, 2024 and is currently priced at $270,000.

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. The number of homes for sale in West Des Moines, IA decreased by 3.1% between March 2024 and April 2024. While the average time on the market in April 2024 was 59 days, the median list price was $311,883.

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

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