OFF MARKET

Off market feb 2023 for $185K

$191,027

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $722/mo

•

768

sq ft

232 3rd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

About this home

Such a fun house! This Valley Junction gem is located just a block off the main drag where all the action is and offers a move in ready layout/condition. Features of the home include a fully fenced yard, 2 generous bedrooms, a full bathroom, large kitchen with all appliances included, enclosed front porch with turf flooring, a massive mudroom/pantry area between the house/garage, heated attached garage, large basement set up for finish/storage area/workshop in the future, generous living room, beautiful hardwood floors, classic kitchen design and finishes, formal dining area, solid surface counters, newer roof, low maintenance exterior and established landscaping, privacy fenced backyard (majority), and a move in ready condition. This home is easy to show and immediate possession is available, please call an agent today for a private tour or more information. The seller has a management company lined up for a turnkey short term rental opportunity. .. this would be a perfect home or investment property for short or long term, especially with all the incredible development that Valley Junction has in the works.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$249Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by CY Phillips • Space Simply

Contact: (515) 518-0802

Bought with Sara Hopkins • RE/MAX Precision

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•Source:DMMLS #663766

Redfin Estimate

$191,027

$6,027 since sold in February 2023$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 5.9% higher than the average sale price ($180K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$150,000
A
2 beds1 bath680 sq ft
820 Maple St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
333 4th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
$190,000
B
2 beds— baths896 sq ft
333 4th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD MAR 30, 2026
$227,000
C
2 beds1 bath995 sq ft
718 Elm St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$205,000
D
2 beds1 bath910 sq ft
605 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD JAN 12, 2026
$90,000
E
2 beds1 bath774 sq ft
425 2nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD JAN 9, 2026
$220,000
F
3 beds1 bath873 sq ft
132 3rd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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$1,275/mo

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Market trends in 50265, IA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.0%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$300K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

103

21 MoM

New listings for sale

$590,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,169 sq ft
1125 18th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM
$186,500
2 beds1 bath699 sq ft
908 13th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
$315,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,464 sq ft
4628 Westwood Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
$600,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,248 sq ft
2304 Ridgewood Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
$350,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,967 sq ft
813 52nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
$375,000
5 beds3 baths1,638 sq ft
811 6th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
$205,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,340 sq ft
1400 S 52nd St #48, West Des Moines, IA 50265
$345,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,600 sq ft
5037 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$330,000
5 beds2.5 baths1,666 sq ft
410 S 19th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
$485,000
5 beds3 baths1,570 sq ft
3459 Grand Valley Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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Sale history for 232 3rd St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #663766

Feb 15, 2023

Sold

$185,000

$241/sq ft

Jan 16, 2023

Pending

—

Jan 3, 2023

Price Changed

$185,000

$241/sq ft

Dec 6, 2022

Price Changed

$188,000

$245/sq ft

Nov 15, 2022

Listed

$198,000

$258/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 25, 2022

Sold

$105,000

$137/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 28, 2007

Sold

$100,000

$130/sq ft

DMMLS #315719

Dec 27, 2007

Sold

$99,900

$130/sq ft

Sep 21, 2007

Listed

$99,900

$130/sq ft

Lovely updated 2 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow located in Historic Valley Junction. This property is in move-in condition. The kitchen has a dining area, newer stove, refrigerator, flooring and extra built in storage cabinets. The living room and both bedrooms have new carpet and fresh paint (2007). Other features of the home include new roof, furnace, AC, water heater in 1999 and an additional 65x50 lot which would be great for play area, garden or possible home expansion. Home Warranty included. Agent has interest in property.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,252 (+3.7%)

$25,900 + $118,900

$144,800

2025

$2,172 (+2.1%)

$25,900 + $118,900

$144,800

2024

$2,128 (+15.8%)

$24,000 + $110,200

$134,200

2023

$1,838 (+1.2%)

$24,000 + $110,200

$134,200

2022

$1,816 (+7.1%)

$19,300 + $84,800

$104,100

2021

$1,696 (+1.7%)

$19,300 + $84,800

$104,100

2020

$1,668 (+6.8%)

$19,300 + $84,800

$104,100

2019

$1,562

$17,400 + $75,800

$93,200

2018

$1,562 (+2.8%)

$17,400 + $75,800

$93,200

2017

$1,520 (+13.6%)

$15,400 + $69,400

$84,800

2016

$1,338 (+7.9%)

$14,400 + $66,000

$80,400

2013

$1,240

$13,500 + $59,200

$72,700

Tax history for 232 3rd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,252 (+3.7%)

$25,900 + $118,900

$144,800

2025

$2,172 (+2.1%)

$25,900 + $118,900

$144,800

2024

$2,128 (+15.8%)

$24,000 + $110,200

$134,200

2023

$1,838 (+1.2%)

$24,000 + $110,200

$134,200

2022

$1,816 (+7.1%)

$19,300 + $84,800

$104,100

2021

$1,696 (+1.7%)

$19,300 + $84,800

$104,100

2020

$1,668 (+6.8%)

$19,300 + $84,800

$104,100

2019

$1,562

$17,400 + $75,800

$93,200

2018

$1,562 (+2.8%)

$17,400 + $75,800

$93,200

2017

$1,520 (+13.6%)

$15,400 + $69,400

$84,800

2016

$1,338 (+7.9%)

$14,400 + $66,000

$80,400

2013

$1,240

$13,500 + $59,200

$72,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

80 ft.

Lot size

4,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1930

Sq. Ft.

768

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

32004406000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

SF-VJ

Residential Single-Family Valley Junction District

The purpose of this district is to recognize and encourage the existing and unique residential neighborhood in Valley Junction as a neighborhood of single-family detached dwellings with a typical lot size of 6,000 sq ft. This land use zone is also intended to address the physical constraints created by the small lot size in this area.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Golf related
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove

Interior Features
Accessibility Features: See Remarks
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: See Remarks

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fully Fenced
Fencing: Chain Link, Wood, Full

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.092
Lot Size Acres: 0.092
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: RES

Property Information
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,021
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 768
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Polk County
APN: 32004406000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Hillside Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

Stilwell Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

6/10

Valley Southwoods

Public 9 • Assigned • 2.6mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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West Des Moines, IA • 50265

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Estimated sale price

$182,000 – $220,000

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Home values near 232 3rd St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
212 3rd Street, West Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$193,948
307 3rd Street, West Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 945 Sq. Ft.	$139,007

Address	Redfin Estimate
224 3rd Street, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 962 Sq. Ft.	$235,248
308 3rd Street, West Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1940 Sq. Ft.	$250,047

Address	Redfin Estimate
221 3rd Street, West Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 996 Sq. Ft.	$193,689
305 3rd Street, West Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 945 Sq. Ft.	$136,378

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