526 14th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
3 bd 3 ba 1,265 sqft Built 1940 Lot 19,907 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$215,000
Jan 2, 2024
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2024 | Listed | $279,900 | DesMoines |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Sold | $215,000 | DesMoines |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Listed | $239,900 | DesMoines |
| Jul 24, 2017 | Sold | $175,000 | Public Record |
| Jul 3, 2007 | Sold | $132,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $169,600 | $95,900 | $265,500 | $3,320 |
| 2023 | $166,500 | $87,300 | $253,800 | $3,940 |
| 2022 | $137,600 | $75,300 | $212,900 | $3,892 |
| 2021 | $137,600 | $75,300 | $212,900 | $3,718 |
| 2020 | $125,500 | $68,500 | $194,000 | $3,658 |
| 2019 | $125,500 | $68,500 | $194,000 | $3,334 |
| 2018 | $111,300 | $60,000 | $171,300 | $2,656 |
| 2017 | $78,100 | $60,000 | $138,100 | $2,528 |
| 2016 | $73,100 | $55,000 | $128,100 | $2,468 |
| 2015 | $73,100 | $55,000 | $128,100 | $2,410 |
| 2014 | $71,600 | $52,300 | $123,900 | $2,332 |
| 2013 | $71,600 | $52,300 | $123,900 | $2,242 |
| 2012 | $71,900 | $52,300 | $124,200 | $2,166 |
| 2011 | $71,900 | $52,300 | $124,200 | $2,078 |
| 2010 | $70,700 | $51,600 | $122,300 | $2,008 |
| 2009 | $70,700 | $51,600 | $122,300 | $1,852 |
| 2008 | $68,600 | $50,100 | $118,700 | $1,796 |
| 2007 | $68,600 | $50,100 | $118,700 | $1,786 |
Property facts
Year built
1940
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
3
Living area
1,265 sqft
Lot size
19,907 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
14th St
Coordinates
41.57658, -93.72277
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,898
Gross rental yield
10.59%
Implied cap rate
6.89%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 526 14th St last sell?
526 14th St most recently sold on Jan 2, 2024 for $215,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 526 14th St?
The most recent total assessment for 526 14th St (year 2025) is $265,500 with $3,320 in property tax.
How does 526 14th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 23.5% above the last sale price of $215,000.
When was 526 14th St built?
526 14th St was built in 1940.
How does 526 14th St compare to others on 14th St?
We track 8 other properties on 14th St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 14th St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 526 14th St?
526 14th St is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,265 sqft, 19,907 sqft lot single_family.
Is 526 14th St a flip candidate?
No — 526 14th St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 526 14th St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 526 14th St appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
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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