1108 Walnut St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
About This Home
How can you beat this location! This charming 3 bed, 1.5 bath home sits right in the heart of the historic Valley Junction Neighborhood, backing directly to Holiday Park, one of West Des Moines favorite spots for outdoor fun. Step inside and you'll immediately notice how easy this home is to love. With so many recent updates, your move-in list gets short quickly. The roof, interior paint, flooring, counters, cabinets, electrical panel, furnace, and even the patio privacy fence and bench have all been refreshed, giving the home a clean, comfortable feel from day one. Out back, mature trees create a peaceful, private retreat, perfect for morning coffee or unwinding after a long day. And with Holiday Park just steps away, you'll have baseball and softball fields, soccer, trails, an aquatic center, picnic areas, and more practically in your backyard. It's built-in entertainment and endless convenience. This home blends character, updates, and location in a way that's hard to find. Come see it for yourself and schedule your private showing today! All information obtained from public records and seller. Basement finish is an estimate and 3rd bedroom (located in basement) is non-conforming.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Metal Siding,Stone
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partially Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile
- Finished area below ground: 500
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 948
- Total interior livable area: 948 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 32003544000000
- Zoning: SF-VJ
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open,Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Lot size: 2,918 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 42 x 69
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,061 | $12,732 |
| Home Insurance * | $124 | $1,488 |
| Property Taxes | $257 | $3,084 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,563 | $18,756 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | Price change | $204,900 |
| 2026-07-31 | Price change | $209,900 |
| 2026-07-16 | Listed for sale | $214,900 |
| 2011-12-19 | Sold | $86,290 |
| 2009-03-30 | Sold | $89,172 |
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