#704949, Emily Lin, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Ankeny
1409 Ashworth Rd West Des Moines, IA 50265
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About 1409 Ashworth Rd
This beautiful brick ranch in the heart of WDM has almost an acre of land & is loaded with charm & character. Over 2,400 sq ft, open concept, high ceilings, unique coved moldings & neutral paint throughout. There are 3 bedrooms – the primary & 3rd BR are oversized. Main bath is spacious with travertine tile & two rooms with a vanity & a sink in each to support busy mornings. A half bath is conveniently located off the kitchen with the laundry area. There is room for another full bath if needed. You will love the large sunroom/family room off the kitchen with a vaulted ceiling, skylights & a custom gas fireplace that is backlit & heater rated for cool nights. The charming kitchen has hardwood floors, white cabinets with black accents, updated appliances & is open to both the sunroom & the dining room. All appliances stay including the new washer & dryer. You’ll have plenty of space for gatherings with family & friends in the large open dining room, a large second family room with a high efficiency wood fireplace insert & a wall of sliders (new 2024) that lead to the deck & your very own outdoor kitchen complete with high-end grill, SS cabinets & fridge. The private backyard is an oasis of mature trees, landscaping, flower beds, gazebo, fenced in garden with a shed & still plenty of flat open space to enjoy. It’s rare to find an updated property with this square footage on almost an acre of flat land in this coveted area of West Des Moines. This is one you won’t want to miss!
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Gas, Gas Log, Vented
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Deck, Outdoor Kitchen, Storage
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $407,500
- Price/SqFt: $168
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,402
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Take I-235 to the 8th Street exit in WDM. Go South on 8th Street to Ashworth. Turn right (West) on Ashworth to 1409 on the right. Look for two lamp post lights at the end of the driveway. The house is set deep on the lot with plenty of parking. Take I-235 to the 22nd St exit in WDM. Go South on 22nd St to Ashworth. Turn left (East) on Ashworth to 1409 on the left.
- Year Built: 1958
- Living Area: 2,414 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.822 Acres
- MLS Number: 706950
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
- Office Phone: (515) 334-4900
- Office Email: mca@kwdsm.com
- Listing Agent: Brenda Orrell
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $319,200 | $4,402 |
2021 | $257,900 | $4,402 |
2020 | $231,700 | $4,402 |
2019 | $231,700 | $4,192 |
2018 | $212,900 | $4,192 |
2017 | $212,900 | $4,032 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Hillside Elementary
Public District KG-6
0.7 mi
•713 8th St
6
Fairmeadows Elementary
Public District PK-6
0.7 mi
•807 23rd St
5
Windsor Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.6 mi
•5912 University Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $44,538. Most West Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 1409 Ashworth Rd
The listing price of 1409 Ashworth Rd property is $407,500.
The property 1409 Ashworth Rd is a house located in West Des Moines, Iowa, 50265.
Active Listing: 1409 Ashworth Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1409 Ashworth Rd are: Hillside Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Fairmeadows Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Windsor Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Stilwell Junior High (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Indian Hills Junior High (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Walnut Creek Campus (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Valley High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Valley Southwoods Freshman High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,402 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1409 Ashworth Rd has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1409 Ashworth Rd is 2,414 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1409 Ashworth Rd is 1958.
This home is located at 1409 Ashworth Rd in West Des Moines, IA and zip code 50265. This 2,414 square foot home, which was built in 1958, sits on a 0.82 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 2, 2024 and is currently priced at $407,500.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in West Des Moines, IA there were more than 16 sold above asking price, over 38 sold below and more than 16 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in West Des Moines, IA between March and April 2025 increased by 1.5%. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 57 days, the median list price was $316,377.