1808 Elm St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 bd 1 ba 985 sqft Built 1953 Lot 7,187 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$185,000
Aug 19, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2022 | Sold | $185,000 | MLS #655073 |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Listed | $200,000 | MLS #655073 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $163,900 | $63,600 | $227,500 | $3,330 |
| 2023 | $149,000 | $56,700 | $205,700 | $3,114 |
| 2022 | $124,400 | $49,100 | $173,500 | $3,074 |
| 2021 | $124,400 | $49,100 | $173,500 | $2,922 |
| 2020 | $113,000 | $44,600 | $157,600 | $2,872 |
| 2019 | $113,000 | $44,600 | $157,600 | $2,746 |
| 2018 | $105,400 | $40,400 | $145,800 | $2,746 |
| 2017 | $105,400 | $40,400 | $145,800 | $2,628 |
| 2016 | $98,800 | $37,300 | $136,100 | $2,566 |
| 2015 | $98,800 | $37,300 | $136,100 | $2,468 |
| 2014 | $95,100 | $34,900 | $130,000 | $2,288 |
| 2013 | $95,100 | $34,900 | $130,000 | $2,208 |
| 2012 | $95,200 | $34,900 | $130,100 | $2,150 |
| 2011 | $95,200 | $34,900 | $130,100 | $2,076 |
| 2010 | $95,100 | $35,100 | $130,200 | $1,910 |
| 2009 | $95,100 | $35,100 | $130,200 | $1,850 |
| 2008 | $92,300 | $34,000 | $126,300 | $1,850 |
| 2007 | $92,300 | $34,000 | $126,300 | $1,874 |
Property facts
Year built
1953
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
985 sqft
Lot size
7,187 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
Elm St
Coordinates
41.57376, -93.73184
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,478
Gross rental yield
9.59%
Implied cap rate
6.23%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1808 Elm St last sell?
1808 Elm St most recently sold on Aug 19, 2022 for $185,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1808 Elm St?
The most recent total assessment for 1808 Elm St (year 2025) is $227,500 with $3,330 in property tax.
How does 1808 Elm St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 23.0% above the last sale price of $185,000.
When was 1808 Elm St built?
1808 Elm St was built in 1953.
How does 1808 Elm St compare to others on Elm St?
We track 8 other properties on Elm St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Elm St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1808 Elm St?
1808 Elm St is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 985 sqft, 7,187 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1808 Elm St a flip candidate?
No — 1808 Elm St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1808 Elm St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 1808 Elm 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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