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Sold for $225,000 on 05/28/25
  • $225,000

    229 Prospect Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265

    3beds
    1,128sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1946
    6,795.36 Square Feet Lot
    $223,200 Zestimate®
    $199/sqft
    $1,581 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    Adorable story and a half bungalow in Valley Junction at an affordable price! This home has recently had a number of updates including a new roof, gutters, siding, air conditioning unit, and offers a newer water softener and shed. Entering you’ll find a comfortable family room with hardwood flooring. The kitchen offers all appliances included, including the gas range, and a tiled backsplash. The main level is rounded off with two bedrooms with hardwood floors and a full bathroom with tiled tub/shower. Upstairs is a large third bedroom or perfect space for an office or second family room. The unfinished basement has a laundry area with washer/dryer included and plenty of space for storage and/or workshop or workout space. The backyard has plenty of space for dogs, kids, or outdoor activities. All of this in a great Valley Junction location with good walkability to the farmers market, American Legion Park, and close proximity to bike/walking trails! This home is centrally located with easy access to interstate, Ingersoll, downtown, schools, and all the amenities of West Des Moines!

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: May 30, 2025 at 06:41am

    Listed by:

    James Von Gillern (515)321-2595,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Bought with:

    Steve Booth

    BHHS First Realty Westown

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 711478MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,128
    • Total interior livable area: 1,128 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Stories: 1
    • Exterior features: Storage
    Lot
    • Size: 6,795 sqft
    • Features: Irregular Lot
    Details
    • Additional structures: Storage
    • Parcel number: 32002952000000
    • Zoning: SF-VJ

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: One and One Half Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1946

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
    Community
    • Community features: Sidewalks
    Location
    • Region: West Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Asphalt
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