# 525 16th Street, West des Moines, IA 50265

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/2ba single family, $278,500 ($185/sqft), built 1947, 1,503 sqft.
> A/C. Est. $1,207/mo. Listed 4 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $278,500 |
| Price/sqft | $185 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full |
| Square Feet | 1,503 |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Lot Size | 9,017 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 4 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,207 |
| **Total** | **$1,207** |

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1947
- 0.21 acre lot
- 2 stories

## Description

### 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!

## Location

- **Address:** 525 16th Street, West des Moines, IA 50265
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.576542, -93.725044
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.576542,-93.725044

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Jeremy Anania
- **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Concepts
- **Phone:** 5152024200
- **Email:** Jeremy@centraliarealtor.com

## Primary Photo

![525 16th Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8a1a0e0011ed67fb3c8f86bc9af4a1del-f1023551740r.jpg)

*15 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/525-16th-street-west-des-moines-ia-50265-a741814)*

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**MLS#:** 741814 | **Updated:** 2026-06-18
**Source:** listhub

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