1209 Locust St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 bd 1 ba 800 sqft Built 1925 Lot 21,344 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$143,000
Jun 3, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2022 | Sold | $143,000 | MLS #649284 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Listed | $139,900 | MLS #649284 |
| May 13, 2015 | Sold | $93,000 | Public Record |
| May 1, 2015 | Listing removed | $98,000 | DesMoines |
| Mar 27, 2015 | Price changed | $98,000 | MLS #449989 |
| Mar 9, 2015 | Listed | $105,000 | MLS #449989 |
| Jul 2, 2014 | Listing removed | $110,000 | DesMoines |
| Jun 4, 2014 | Price changed | $110,000 | MLS #433185 |
| Apr 7, 2014 | Listed | $114,999 | MLS #433185 |
| Jul 7, 2009 | Sold | $90,000 | Public Record |
| Jun 9, 2009 | Listing removed | $89,900 | DesMoines |
| Jun 6, 2009 | Price changed | $89,900 | MLS #342291 |
| Apr 11, 2009 | Relisted | $95,000 | MLS #342291 |
| Feb 23, 2009 | Listing removed | $95,000 | DesMoines |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,600 | $96,800 | $182,400 | $2,692 |
| 2023 | $78,200 | $88,100 | $166,300 | $2,702 |
| 2022 | $63,900 | $76,000 | $139,900 | $2,498 |
| 2021 | $63,900 | $76,000 | $139,900 | $2,368 |
| 2020 | $57,600 | $69,100 | $126,700 | $2,328 |
| 2019 | $57,600 | $69,100 | $126,700 | $2,216 |
| 2018 | $56,200 | $60,500 | $116,700 | $2,218 |
| 2017 | $56,200 | $60,500 | $116,700 | $2,088 |
| 2016 | $51,800 | $55,500 | $107,300 | $2,038 |
| 2015 | $51,800 | $55,500 | $107,300 | $1,916 |
| 2014 | $48,700 | $51,600 | $100,300 | $1,852 |
| 2013 | $48,700 | $51,600 | $100,300 | $1,796 |
| 2012 | $52,600 | $51,600 | $104,200 | $1,778 |
| 2011 | $52,600 | $51,600 | $104,200 | $1,718 |
| 2010 | $53,600 | $52,000 | $105,600 | $1,582 |
| 2009 | $53,600 | $52,000 | $105,600 | $1,534 |
| 2008 | $52,100 | $50,500 | $102,600 | $1,534 |
| 2007 | $52,100 | $50,500 | $102,600 | $1,514 |
Property facts
Year built
1925
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
800 sqft
Lot size
21,344 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
Locust St
Coordinates
41.57607, -93.71984
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,200
Gross rental yield
10.07%
Implied cap rate
6.55%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1209 Locust St last sell?
1209 Locust St most recently sold on Jun 3, 2022 for $143,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1209 Locust St?
The most recent total assessment for 1209 Locust St (year 2025) is $182,400 with $2,692 in property tax.
How does 1209 Locust St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 27.6% above the last sale price of $143,000.
When was 1209 Locust St built?
1209 Locust St was built in 1925.
How does 1209 Locust St compare to others on Locust St?
We track 8 other properties on Locust St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Locust St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1209 Locust St?
1209 Locust St is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 800 sqft, 21,344 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1209 Locust St a flip candidate?
No — 1209 Locust St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1209 Locust St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 1209 Locust 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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