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525 16th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

West Des Moines
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate
525 16th Street,West Des Moines, IA 50265
$278,500
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,503 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: jeremy anania
Office: re/max concepts
MLS#:741814
Source:IA_DMAAR

Price summary

  • Price:$278,500
  • Price per sq. ft.:$185.3

About this home

Charming and well-maintained home in the heart of West Des Moines, just blocks from Stilwell Junior High, parks, and historic Valley Junction! This home blends classic character with extensive updates throughout. The updated kitchen features maple cabinetry, a dual-fuel downdraft range, newer flooring, and updated fixtures. The main level offers a spacious living room, dining area, sunroom, bedroom, and remodeled full bath. Upstairs includes two bedrooms and a beautifully renovated second full bath with new tile, fixtures, toilet, lighting, and plumbing updates. Recent improvements include fresh second-floor paint, all new upstairs hardware and lighting, updated exterior drainage and grading, replaced front steps and retaining wall, and new decking. Major mechanical updates include roof, gutters, HVAC, plumbing, and water heater improvements. Additional features include a 1-car built-in garage, large fenced yard, front deck, double driveway, and all appliances included!

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Home facts

  • Year built:1947
  • Listing ID #:741814
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:May 28, 2026 at 10:01 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Unfinished
  • Living area:1,503 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
  • Year built:1947
  • Building area:1,503 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.21 Acres
  • Lot Features:Rectangular Lot
  • Architectural Style:Traditional
  • Construction Materials:Metal Siding
  • Foundation Description:Block

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$278,500
  • Price per sq. ft.:$185.3
  • Tax amount:$3,488 (2024)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer

Parking

  • Parking description:Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:1

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