$2,339 Closing Credit¹
#709227, Diana Pastor, Listing Office: Country Estates Realty
$185,000 List price
228 3rd St West Des Moines, IA 50265
$2,197
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,245 sqft
0.2 acres
$149 / sqft
House
Property details
About 228 3rd St
Location, Location, Location! Only 2-blocks away and just a quick walk to all of the shops on 5th St in the Valley Junction Historic Business District! This would make a great investment/short-term rental property or a home for someone that wants some sweat equity. Large living area with 2 bedrooms on the main level. There's an updated bathroom on the main level. New Carpet throughout! Upstairs you will find a 3rd bedroom. Home is on a Large 50X145 Lot! 1-Stall attached garage included. There's a deck on the back of house that will be perfect for entertaining or grilling. Home needs some TLC and is being Sold As-Is.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,245 sqft
Lot size0.166 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingAttached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #711859
Attached garage1 space
Summary
- MLS Number: 711859
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Realty ONE Group Impact
- Office Phone: (515) 250-6655
- Listing Agent: Collin Coy
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2023 | Home Sold | $140,000 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Home Sold | $118,250 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $168,300 | $2,308 |
| 2021 | $130,200 | $2,308 |
| 2020 | $116,800 | $2,308 |
| 2019 | $116,800 | $2,505 |
| 2018 | $103,600 | $2,505 |
| 2017 | $103,600 | $2,461 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Hillside Elementary
Public District KG-6
0.6 mi
•713 8th St
3
Hanawalt Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•225 56th St
6
Fairmeadows Elementary
Public District PK-6
1.6 mi
•807 23rd St
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 $49,333. Residents of West Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
28%
<35k
64%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
48%
Single, No Kids
18%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Horse Races
Extreme Sports
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Stein Mart
Sam's Club
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
LongHorn Steakhouse
Church's Chicken
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Buick
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational
Adult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
Living in West Des Moines, IA
About 228 3rd St
This home is located at 228 3rd St in West Des Moines, IA and zip code 50265. This 1,245 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $185,000.
While more than 6 listings in West Des Moines, IA in February 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 11 listings sold at asking price, and more than 30 were sold below. Between January and February 2025, West Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 2.2%. In February 2025, listings were on the market for 52 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $315,594.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.