1312 Locust St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
3 bd 2 ba 1,573 sqft Built 1948 Lot 41,121 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$115,000
Jan 6, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2025 | Sold | $286,000 | DesMoines |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Sold | $274,900 | DesMoines |
| May 11, 2023 | Listed | $274,900 | DesMoines |
| Feb 23, 2023 | Sold | $220,000 | DesMoines |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Price changed | $229,900 | DesMoines |
| Oct 24, 2022 | Price changed | $249,900 | MLS #660061 |
| Sep 13, 2022 | Listed | $259,900 | MLS #660061 |
| Jan 6, 2021 | Sold | $115,000 | Public Record |
| Oct 30, 2008 | Sold | $115,000 | Public Record |
| Feb 10, 2006 | Sold | $107,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $163,100 | $106,300 | $269,400 | $3,548 |
| 2023 | $122,500 | $96,700 | $219,200 | $3,432 |
| 2022 | $103,200 | $83,400 | $186,600 | $3,390 |
| 2021 | $103,200 | $83,400 | $186,600 | $3,246 |
| 2020 | $94,600 | $75,900 | $170,500 | $3,194 |
| 2019 | $94,600 | $75,900 | $170,500 | $2,912 |
| 2018 | $84,300 | $66,400 | $150,700 | $2,916 |
| 2017 | $84,300 | $66,400 | $150,700 | $2,792 |
| 2016 | $79,700 | $60,900 | $140,600 | $2,728 |
| 2015 | $79,700 | $60,900 | $140,600 | $2,600 |
| 2014 | $76,100 | $56,900 | $133,000 | $2,418 |
| 2013 | $76,100 | $56,900 | $133,000 | $2,336 |
| 2012 | $76,400 | $56,900 | $133,300 | $2,302 |
| 2011 | $76,400 | $56,900 | $133,300 | $2,224 |
| 2010 | $77,100 | $57,700 | $134,800 | $2,186 |
| 2009 | $77,100 | $57,700 | $134,800 | $2,122 |
| 2008 | $74,900 | $56,000 | $130,900 | $2,122 |
| 2007 | $74,900 | $56,000 | $130,900 | $2,128 |
Property facts
Year built
1948
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,573 sqft
Lot size
41,121 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
Locust St
Coordinates
41.57460, -93.72185
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$690
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1312 Locust St last sell?
1312 Locust St most recently sold on Jan 6, 2021 for $115,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1312 Locust St?
The most recent total assessment for 1312 Locust St (year 2025) is $269,400 with $3,548 in property tax.
How does 1312 Locust St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 134.3% above the last sale price of $115,000.
When was 1312 Locust St built?
1312 Locust St was built in 1948.
How does 1312 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 1312 Locust St?
1312 Locust St is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,573 sqft, 41,121 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1312 Locust St a flip candidate?
Yes — 1312 Locust St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 1312 Locust St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1312 Locust 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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