$212,000

312 2nd St West Des Moines, IA 50265

$2,518
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 bath
1,084 sqft
0.2 acres
$196 / sqft
House

Property details

About 312 2nd St

Excellent location in the Historic Valley Junction! This 1084 Sq Ft ranch, 2 bedrooms, could easily be a 3 bedroom, 1 bath, large living room area and a dining area and fresh paint throughout the interior. 1 car detached garage, fully fenced backyard and a concrete patio area in the back of the house. This house is move in ready! All this is within walking distance of all the activities in the heart of Historic Valley Junction, farmers market, car shows, live bands and holiday festivals, plenty of great restaurants and bar and grills that have some of the best food and entertainment.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,084 sqft
Lot size0.166 Acres
Year built1956
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #706658
Garage1 space

Summary

  • MLS Number: 706658
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
  • Office Phone: (515) 453-5121
  • Listing Agent: Ken Kauzlarich

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312 2nd St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 12, 2016
Home Sold
$107,000
Mar 28, 2014
Home Sold
$105,000
Dec 28, 2004
Home Sold
$99,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$168,300$2,356
2021$131,400$2,356
2020$119,300$2,356
2019$119,300$2,204
2018$107,300$2,204
2017$107,300$2,444

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

0.8 mi

225 56th St

6

Fairmeadows Elementary

Public District PK-6

1.7 mi

807 23rd St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

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. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area 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 BoxingPro Boxing
  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Sam's ClubSam's Club

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • BuickBuick
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 312 2nd St

This home is located at 312 2nd St in West Des Moines, IA and zip code 50265. This 1,084 square foot home, which was built in 1956, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 28, 2024 and is currently priced at $212,000.

Over 6 listings were sold over their listed price in February 2025 in West Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 30 listings were sold below the listed price and 11 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in West Des Moines, IA decreased by 2.2% between January and February 2025. While the average time on the market in February 2025 was 52 days, the median list price was $315,594.

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

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