253 52nd St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 bd 2 ba 1,080 sqft Built 1984 Lot 566 sqft townhomes
Most recent sale
$89,000
Oct 27, 2011
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2022 | Sold | $155,900 | DesMoines |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Listed | $159,900 | MLS #661485 |
| Oct 27, 2011 | Sold | $89,000 | Public Record |
| Oct 4, 2011 | Listing removed | $99,000 | DesMoines |
| Aug 2, 2011 | Price changed | $99,000 | MLS #379625 |
| May 4, 2011 | Price changed | $104,500 | MLS #379625 |
| Feb 15, 2011 | Listed | $109,500 | MLS #379625 |
| Jul 30, 2010 | Listing removed | $110,900 | DesMoines |
| Jul 27, 2010 | Price changed | $110,900 | MLS #353581 |
| Mar 30, 2010 | Price changed | $112,900 | MLS #353581 |
| Aug 30, 2009 | Listed | $117,900 | MLS #353581 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $155,100 | $23,000 | $178,100 | $2,504 |
| 2023 | $143,900 | $21,000 | $164,900 | $2,412 |
| 2022 | $116,400 | $17,400 | $133,800 | $2,382 |
| 2021 | $116,400 | $17,400 | $133,800 | $2,420 |
| 2020 | $111,500 | $17,800 | $129,300 | $2,380 |
| 2019 | $111,500 | $17,800 | $129,300 | $2,172 |
| 2018 | $97,700 | $16,800 | $114,500 | $2,172 |
| 2017 | $97,700 | $16,800 | $114,500 | $2,084 |
| 2016 | $90,400 | $16,700 | $107,100 | $2,034 |
| 2015 | $90,400 | $16,700 | $107,100 | $1,988 |
| 2014 | $87,100 | $16,700 | $103,800 | $2,072 |
| 2013 | $87,100 | $16,700 | $103,800 | $2,006 |
| 2012 | $97,000 | $18,500 | $115,500 | $1,948 |
| 2011 | $97,000 | $18,500 | $115,500 | $1,882 |
| 2010 | $96,500 | $18,500 | $115,000 | $1,790 |
| 2009 | $96,500 | $18,500 | $115,000 | $1,736 |
| 2008 | $96,500 | $18,500 | $115,000 | $1,736 |
| 2007 | $96,500 | $18,500 | $115,000 | $1,680 |
Property facts
Year built
1984
Property type
townhomes
Stories
2
Beds
2
Baths
2
Living area
1,080 sqft
Lot size
566 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
52nd St
Coordinates
41.57280, -93.77481
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 253 52nd St last sell?
253 52nd St most recently sold on Oct 27, 2011 for $89,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 253 52nd St?
The most recent total assessment for 253 52nd St (year 2025) is $178,100 with $2,504 in property tax.
How does 253 52nd St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 100.1% above the last sale price of $89,000.
When was 253 52nd St built?
253 52nd St was built in 1984.
How does 253 52nd St compare to others on 52nd St?
We track 8 other properties on 52nd St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 52nd St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 253 52nd St?
253 52nd St is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,080 sqft, 566 sqft lot townhomes.
Is 253 52nd St a flip candidate?
No — 253 52nd St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 253 52nd St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 253 52nd 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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