1281 16th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

West Des Moines
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1281 16th Street,West Des Moines, IA 50265
$455,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,760 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending
Listed by: daniel swaim
Office: swaim appraisal
MLS#:740184
Source:IA_DMAAR

Price summary

  • Price:$455,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$258.52

About this home

Beautiful ranch home on large lot with amazing updates! The kitchen is open to the rear family room which has a fireplace and built-in cabinets. The family room serves as an additional hangout away from the bedrooms. The kitchen has a breakfast bar/island, quartzite counters and stainless steel appliances. The primary bedroom has a remodeled 3/4 bathroom with a tile shower. Formal dining area for hosting on the holidays. The basement is finished with a large rec room, non-conforming bedroom and a 3/4 bathroom. Owner estimates 725 sq. ft. of basement finish. Large deck for entertaining friends on summer nights. Fenced in yard for kids and pets. Extra features include gutter guards, surround sound speakers with receiver/remote and smart thermostat controllable through an app. Remodeling includes kitchen, all bathrooms, basement finish, windows, roof, gutters, refinished wood floors, family room remodel, laundry room cabinets, interior doors, furnace, water heater and garage...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1955
  • Listing ID #:740184
  • Added:48 day(s) ago
  • Updated:June 24, 2026 at 08:56 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Dining Description:Separate Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Crawl Space, Finished
  • Living area:1,760 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:1955
  • Building area:1,760 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.45 Acres
  • Lot Features:Rectangular Lot
  • Architectural Style:Ranch
  • Construction Materials:Brick, Frame
  • Exterior Features:Deck, Fully Fenced, Play Structure
  • Foundation Description:Block

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$455,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$258.52
  • Tax amount:$4,632 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Laundry features:Main Level
  • Amenities:Smoke Detectors, Storage

Parking

  • Parking description:Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2

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