1116 Locust St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
About This Home
Wonderful updates throughout including the kitchen, baths, windows, and roof. It features a spacious living room with abundant natural light that showcases the original hardwood floors on the main level. There are two bedrooms on the first floor plus two additional bedrooms on the upper story including a loft space perfect for a play area or a reading nook. The main and upper level bathroom has been stylishly updated. Choose from the quaint three-seasons front porch or the private patio in the fully fenced backyard to relax and unwind. Fido and the youngsters will love the spacious yard. Just minutes from the Historic Valley Junction with shopping, dining, live music, and farmers markets.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1918
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Metal Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Tile
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,524
- Total interior livable area: 1,524 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 32003583000000
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open,Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Lot size: 8,189 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 70 x 130
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
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 | $1,339 | $16,068 |
| Home Insurance * | $156 | $1,872 |
| Property Taxes | $320 | $3,840 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,936 | $23,232 |
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
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | Listed for sale | $265,000 |
| 2023-07-10 | Sold | $249,000 |
| 2023-03-31 | Pending sale | $249,000 |
| 2023-03-30 | Listed for sale | $249,000 |
| 2020-06-26 | Sold | $171,000 |
| 2020-05-16 | Pending sale | $174,900 |
| 2020-04-13 | Price change | $174,900 |
| 2020-03-27 | Price change | $179,900 |
| 2020-03-05 | Pending sale | $174,900 |
| 2020-02-25 | Listed for sale | $174,900 |
| 2020-02-15 | Listing removed | $1,545 |
| 2019-10-21 | Price change | $1,545 |
| 2019-08-29 | Listed for rent | $1,595 |
| 2019-05-03 | Sold | $85,000 |
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