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This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 525 16th Street in West des Moines, IA is listed for $278,500 ($185 per sqft). Built in 1947, the home offers 1,503 sqft of living space on a 0.21 acres lot.

Agent Description

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!

Key Features

  • Built in 1947
  • 0.21 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
2 full
1947

Amenities

A/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,489/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$201
Interest$1,207
Insurance$81

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

525 16th Street

West des Moines, IA 50265

Property Details

Construction

MetalSiding

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 525 16th Street is listed at $278,500 ($185/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,207 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1947, 0.21 acre lot, 2 stories.

This property is listed by Jeremy Anania and can be reached at 5152024200 or Jeremy@centraliarealtor.com.

JA

Jeremy Anania

Agent at RE/MAX Concepts

(515) 202-4200

Listed by RE/MAX Concepts · View on Broker Site

MLS# 741814· Source: listhub· Updated 4 days ago

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525 16th Street, West des Moines, IA 50265

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