540 1st St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
4 bd 2 ba 1,339 sqft Built 1958 Lot 6,447 sqft single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $187,700 | $37,600 | $225,300 | $3,722 |
| 2023 | $195,900 | $34,100 | $230,000 | $3,430 |
| 2022 | $150,200 | $27,400 | $177,600 | $3,078 |
| 2021 | $133,900 | $27,400 | $161,300 | $2,932 |
| 2020 | $121,500 | $24,700 | $146,200 | $2,888 |
| 2019 | $121,500 | $24,700 | $146,200 | $2,708 |
| 2018 | $110,300 | $21,900 | $132,200 | $2,714 |
| 2017 | $110,300 | $21,900 | $132,200 | $2,810 |
| 2016 | $104,900 | $20,500 | $125,400 | $2,622 |
| 2015 | $104,900 | $20,500 | $125,400 | $2,582 |
| 2014 | $103,800 | $19,700 | $123,500 | $2,591 |
| 2013 | $103,800 | $22,400 | $126,200 | $2,460 |
| 2012 | $103,800 | $22,400 | $126,200 | $2,342 |
| 2011 | $103,800 | $22,400 | $126,200 | $2,308 |
| 2010 | $106,000 | $22,900 | $128,900 | $2,236 |
| 2009 | $106,000 | $22,900 | $128,900 | $1,852 |
| 2008 | $93,200 | $17,800 | $111,000 | $450 |
| 2007 | $10,000 | $17,800 | $27,800 | $154 |
Property facts
Year built
1958
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
4
Baths
2
Living area
1,339 sqft
Lot size
6,447 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
1st St
Coordinates
41.57699, -93.70379
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Frequently asked questions
When did 540 1st St last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 540 1st St.
What is the current tax assessment for 540 1st St?
The most recent total assessment for 540 1st St (year 2025) is $225,300 with $3,722 in property tax.
When was 540 1st St built?
540 1st St was built in 1958.
How does 540 1st St compare to others on 1st St?
We track 8 other properties on 1st St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 1st St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 540 1st St?
540 1st St is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,339 sqft, 6,447 sqft lot single_family.
Is 540 1st St a flip candidate?
No — 540 1st St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 540 1st St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 540 1st 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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