608 12th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 bd 1 ba 896 sqft Built 1955 Lot 8,233 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$205,000
Jun 17, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | Price changed | $199,900 | DesMoines |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Price changed | $205,000 | DesMoines |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Price changed | $214,900 | DesMoines |
| May 1, 2025 | Listed | $219,900 | DesMoines |
| Jun 17, 2022 | Sold | $205,000 | MLS #645562 |
| Mar 22, 2022 | Price changed | $209,999 | MLS #645562 |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Price changed | $213,999 | MLS #645562 |
| Feb 11, 2022 | Listed | $215,000 | MLS #645562 |
| Jul 9, 2021 | Sold | $138,000 | Public Record |
| Jun 16, 2011 | Listing removed | $72,000 | DesMoines |
| Apr 27, 2011 | Listed | $72,000 | MLS #383475 |
| Apr 4, 2011 | Listing removed | $65,000 | DesMoines |
| Jan 4, 2011 | Listed | $65,000 | MLS #377763 |
| Nov 24, 2010 | Listing removed | $75,000 | DesMoines |
| Sep 23, 2010 | Price changed | $75,000 | MLS #367983 |
| Aug 13, 2010 | Price changed | $80,000 | MLS #367983 |
| Aug 3, 2010 | Price changed | $90,000 | MLS #367983 |
| Jun 23, 2010 | Price changed | $100,000 | MLS #367983 |
| May 24, 2010 | Listed | $115,000 | MLS #367983 |
| May 25, 2006 | Sold | $110,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $128,800 | $64,900 | $193,700 | $2,888 |
| 2023 | $119,300 | $59,100 | $178,400 | $2,900 |
| 2022 | $99,200 | $51,000 | $150,200 | $2,866 |
| 2021 | $99,200 | $51,000 | $150,200 | $2,750 |
| 2020 | $90,700 | $46,400 | $137,100 | $2,708 |
| 2019 | $90,700 | $46,400 | $137,100 | $2,494 |
| 2018 | $81,000 | $40,700 | $121,700 | $2,498 |
| 2017 | $81,000 | $40,700 | $121,700 | $2,402 |
| 2016 | $76,300 | $37,300 | $113,600 | $2,350 |
| 2015 | $76,300 | $37,300 | $113,600 | $2,224 |
| 2014 | $71,900 | $34,400 | $106,300 | $2,074 |
| 2013 | $71,900 | $34,400 | $106,300 | $1,836 |
| 2012 | $72,000 | $34,400 | $106,400 | $1,812 |
| 2011 | $72,000 | $34,400 | $106,400 | $1,752 |
| 2010 | $72,500 | $35,000 | $107,500 | $1,614 |
| 2009 | $72,500 | $35,000 | $107,500 | $1,566 |
| 2008 | $70,500 | $34,000 | $104,500 | $1,566 |
| 2007 | $70,500 | $34,000 | $104,500 | $1,546 |
Property facts
Year built
1955
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
896 sqft
Lot size
8,233 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
12th St
Coordinates
41.57786, -93.71878
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,344
Gross rental yield
7.87%
Implied cap rate
5.11%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 608 12th St last sell?
608 12th St most recently sold on Jun 17, 2022 for $205,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 608 12th St?
The most recent total assessment for 608 12th St (year 2025) is $193,700 with $2,888 in property tax.
How does 608 12th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 5.5% below the last sale price of $205,000.
When was 608 12th St built?
608 12th St was built in 1955.
How does 608 12th St compare to others on 12th St?
We track 8 other properties on 12th St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 12th St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 608 12th St?
608 12th St is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 896 sqft, 8,233 sqft lot single_family.
Is 608 12th St a flip candidate?
Yes — 608 12th St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 608 12th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 608 12th 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
-3.2%
Implied 1-yr
-12.9%
2026 Q3
$259.9K
2026 Q4
$249.3K
ZIP 50265 — Median Price History + Forecast
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