# 1040 68th Street, West des Moines, IA 50265

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/2ba townhouse, $215,000 ($171/sqft), built 1993, 1,258 sqft.
> Fireplace, A/C. Est. $1,375/mo. Listed 1 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $215,000 |
| Price/sqft | $171 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 1,258 |
| Year Built | 1993 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Townhouse (Townhouse) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 1 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,087 |
| Estimated Insurance | $63 |
| HOA | $225 |
| **Total** | **$1,375** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1993
- 2 stories
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
Rare opportunity to own this beautifully situated end-townhome in the heart of West Des Moines! Tucked into a desirable location surrounded by green space, this home offers the privacy that's hard to find while keeping you just minutes from shopping, dining, parks, entertainment, and easy interstate access. Step inside to discover fresh interior paint, brand-new carpet, and new stainless steel appliances, making this home truly move-in ready. The open-concept kitchen features an island, the spacious dining area with sliding doors leading to your private patio-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The inviting living room features high ceilings, tons of natural light, and a cozy fireplace. Upstairs, you'll find a generous loft that makes an ideal home office, second living area, workout space, or playroom, along with two spacious bedrooms featuring ample closet space. Completing the home is a sought-after attached two-car garage. Enjoy low-maintenance living in an unbeatable central West Des Moines location at an exceptional value. Don't miss this one!

## Location

- **Address:** 1040 68th Street, West des Moines, IA 50265
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.584018, -93.801386
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.584018,-93.801386

## Virtual Tour & Media

- **Video Tour:** https://mosaics-media.com/1040-68th-St-5/idx

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** LUCREZIA MOORE
- **Brokerage:** Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
- **Phone:** 5157101247

## Primary Photo

![1040 68th Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f2849032936r.jpg)

*35 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1040-68th-street-west-des-moines-ia-50265-a746399)*

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**MLS#:** 746399 | **Updated:** 2026-08-01
**Source:** listhub

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