2909 Elm St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
4 bd 3 ba 1,900 sqft Built 1988 Lot 9,365 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$225,000
Jul 1, 2013
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2023 | Sold | $312,500 | Public Record |
| Feb 13, 2023 | Sold | $312,500 | DesMoines |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Price changed | $329,900 | DesMoines |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Listed | $339,900 | MLS #660767 |
| Jul 1, 2013 | Sold | $225,000 | Public Record |
| Jun 28, 2013 | Sold | $224,900 | DesMoines |
| May 28, 2013 | Listed | $224,900 | MLS #418680 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $294,200 | $68,500 | $362,700 | $4,980 |
| 2023 | $283,100 | $60,900 | $344,000 | $5,268 |
| 2022 | $222,900 | $49,900 | $272,800 | $5,206 |
| 2021 | $222,900 | $49,900 | $272,800 | $5,228 |
| 2020 | $213,100 | $47,600 | $260,700 | $5,150 |
| 2019 | $213,100 | $47,600 | $260,700 | $4,966 |
| 2018 | $199,600 | $42,800 | $242,400 | $4,978 |
| 2017 | $199,600 | $42,800 | $242,400 | $4,680 |
| 2016 | $182,900 | $38,500 | $221,400 | $4,578 |
| 2015 | $182,900 | $38,500 | $221,400 | $4,082 |
| 2014 | $161,400 | $33,800 | $195,200 | $3,626 |
| 2013 | $161,400 | $33,800 | $195,200 | $3,484 |
| 2012 | $161,400 | $33,800 | $195,200 | $3,624 |
| 2011 | $161,400 | $33,800 | $195,200 | $3,506 |
| 2010 | $172,100 | $36,500 | $208,600 | $3,352 |
| 2009 | $172,100 | $36,500 | $208,600 | $3,252 |
| 2008 | $172,100 | $36,500 | $208,600 | $3,252 |
| 2007 | $172,100 | $36,500 | $208,600 | $3,012 |
Property facts
Year built
1988
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
3
Living area
1,900 sqft
Lot size
9,365 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
Elm St
Coordinates
41.57358, -93.74468
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Frequently asked questions
When did 2909 Elm St last sell?
2909 Elm St most recently sold on Jul 1, 2013 for $225,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 2909 Elm St?
The most recent total assessment for 2909 Elm St (year 2025) is $362,700 with $4,980 in property tax.
How does 2909 Elm St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 61.2% above the last sale price of $225,000.
When was 2909 Elm St built?
2909 Elm St was built in 1988.
How does 2909 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 2909 Elm St?
2909 Elm St is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 1,900 sqft, 9,365 sqft lot single_family.
Is 2909 Elm St a flip candidate?
No — 2909 Elm St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 2909 Elm St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 2909 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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