224 Locust St
Van Meter, IA 50261
3 bd 1 ba 1,056 sqft Built 1976 Lot 8,712 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$200,000
Dec 1, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2021 | Sold | $200,000 | MLS #637616 |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Price changed | $200,000 | MLS #637616 |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Listed | $210,000 | MLS #637616 |
| Apr 12, 2018 | Sold | $160,000 | MLS #554123 |
| Jan 26, 2018 | Listed | $160,000 | MLS #554123 |
| Apr 5, 2010 | Sold | $83,000 | Public Record |
| Feb 3, 2010 | Listing removed | $90,000 | DesMoines |
| Feb 2, 2010 | Price changed | $90,000 | MLS #357741 |
| Nov 9, 2009 | Listed | $120,000 | MLS #357741 |
| Nov 5, 2009 | Listing removed | $124,500 | DesMoines |
| Oct 31, 2009 | Price changed | $124,500 | MLS #346216 |
| Sep 26, 2009 | Price changed | $129,500 | MLS #346216 |
| May 5, 2009 | Listed | $140,000 | MLS #346216 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $180,680 | $39,600 | $220,280 | $3,506 |
| 2024 | $180,680 | $39,600 | $220,280 | $3,440 |
| 2023 | $178,570 | $29,700 | $208,270 | $3,354 |
| 2022 | $148,710 | $26,400 | $175,110 | $2,872 |
| 2021 | $134,050 | $26,400 | $160,450 | $2,644 |
| 2020 | $115,250 | $26,400 | $141,650 | $2,622 |
| 2019 | $115,250 | $26,400 | $141,650 | $2,368 |
| 2018 | $97,000 | $26,400 | $123,400 | $2,342 |
| 2017 | $97,000 | $26,400 | $123,400 | $2,040 |
| 2016 | $85,880 | $19,850 | $105,730 | $1,998 |
| 2015 | $85,880 | $19,850 | $105,730 | $1,992 |
| 2014 | $85,880 | $19,850 | $105,730 | $1,942 |
| 2012 | $86,190 | $19,850 | $106,040 | $2,038 |
| 2011 | $86,190 | $19,850 | $106,040 | $1,954 |
| 2010 | $86,190 | $19,850 | $106,040 | $1,710 |
| 2009 | $86,190 | $19,850 | $106,040 | $1,732 |
| 2008 | $91,690 | $21,120 | $112,810 | $1,672 |
| 2007 | $91,690 | $10,912 | $102,602 | $1,542 |
Property facts
Year built
1976
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,056 sqft
Lot size
8,712 sqft
ZIP code
50261
City
Van Meter
Street
Locust St
Coordinates
41.53469, -93.95727
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,584
Gross rental yield
9.50%
Implied cap rate
6.18%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 224 Locust St last sell?
224 Locust St most recently sold on Dec 1, 2021 for $200,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 224 Locust St?
The most recent total assessment for 224 Locust St (year 2025) is $220,280 with $3,506 in property tax.
How does 224 Locust St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 10.1% above the last sale price of $200,000.
When was 224 Locust St built?
224 Locust St was built in 1976.
How does 224 Locust St compare to others on Locust St?
We track 1 other property on Locust St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Locust St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 224 Locust St?
224 Locust St is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,056 sqft, 8,712 sqft lot single_family.
Is 224 Locust St a flip candidate?
No — 224 Locust St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 224 Locust St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 224 Locust St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-0.9%
Implied 1-yr
-3.4%
2026 Q3
$504.6K
2026 Q4
$500K
ZIP 50261 — Median Price History + Forecast
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