# 1040 68th Street #5, West des Moines, IA 50265 > **TL;DR:** 2bd/2ba townhouse, $204,900 ($163/sqft), built 1993, 1,258 sqft. > Fireplace, A/C, 2-car garage. Est. $1,321/mo. Listed 95 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $204,900 | | Price/sqft | $163 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 full, 1 half | | Square Feet | 1,258 | | Year Built | 1993 | | Stories | 2 | | Garage | 2-car | | Property Type | Townhouse (Townhouse) | | Status | Pending | | Days on Market | 95 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,036 | | Estimated Insurance | $60 | | HOA | $225 | | **Total** | **$1,321** | ## Key Amenities - Fireplace - A/C - 2-car garage ## 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 #5, 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 Co., Inc. - **Broker Phone:** (800) 724-2297 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1040-68th-St-Unit-5_West-Des-Moines_IA_50266_M78931-28454?f=listhub&s=DMAARIA&m=746399&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f229278289r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f1547843638r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f2946430070r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f2974425946r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f3909115830r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f34447012r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f316723200r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f2429383335r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f1171254561r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f673334010r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f1093044862r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f1137584010r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f4219062993r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f855577010r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f3349611896r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f2966704083r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f1214471901r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f1095196803r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f1819368093r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f3299074056r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 21](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f1367745675r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 22](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f4085086570r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 23](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f1333236681r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 24](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f49133850r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 25](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f458459835r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 26](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f1471683658r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 27](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f1580686300r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 28](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f967688048r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 29](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f3849613555r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 30](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f510405408r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 31](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f54243089r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 32](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f2105860429r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 33](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f758588955r.jpg) ![1040 68th Street #5 - Photo 34](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d1918d4b58a83476f46eb300dfb20978l-f149848633r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 746399 | **Updated:** 2026-10-26 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1040-68th-street-west-des-moines-ia-50265-b2c6917f5dde4fe0aeb72fea958243fa) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1040-68th-street-west-des-moines-ia-50265-b2c6917f5dde4fe0aeb72fea958243fa#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1040-68th-street-west-des-moines-ia-50265-b2c6917f5dde4fe0aeb72fea958243fa", "name": "1040 68th Street #5, West des Moines, IA 50265", "description": "Rare opportunity to own this beautifully situated end-townhome in the heart of West Des Moines! 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