1400 Locust St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
4 bd 3 ba 1,494 sqft Built 1948 Lot 41,121 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$322,000
Apr 19, 2024
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2024 | Sold | $322,000 | DesMoines |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Listed | $305,000 | DesMoines |
| Sep 17, 2013 | Listing removed | $169,900 | DesMoines |
| Sep 9, 2013 | Price changed | $169,900 | DesMoines |
| Aug 21, 2013 | Price changed | $174,500 | DesMoines |
| Aug 8, 2013 | Listed | $179,000 | DesMoines |
| Mar 29, 2007 | Sold | $155,000 | Public Record |
| Apr 19, 2006 | Sold | $135,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $235,600 | $106,200 | $341,800 | $4,936 |
| 2023 | $218,500 | $96,700 | $315,200 | $4,908 |
| 2022 | $179,600 | $83,400 | $263,000 | $4,848 |
| 2021 | $179,600 | $83,400 | $263,000 | $4,628 |
| 2020 | $163,500 | $75,900 | $239,400 | $4,554 |
| 2019 | $163,500 | $75,900 | $239,400 | $4,206 |
| 2018 | $147,400 | $66,400 | $213,800 | $4,210 |
| 2017 | $147,400 | $66,400 | $213,800 | $4,006 |
| 2016 | $137,100 | $60,900 | $198,000 | $3,764 |
| 2015 | $129,800 | $60,900 | $190,700 | $3,458 |
| 2014 | $117,100 | $56,900 | $174,000 | $3,348 |
| 2013 | $117,100 | $56,900 | $174,000 | $3,220 |
| 2012 | $117,500 | $56,900 | $174,400 | $3,098 |
| 2011 | $117,500 | $56,900 | $174,400 | $2,776 |
| 2010 | $103,600 | $57,700 | $161,300 | $2,800 |
| 2009 | $103,600 | $57,700 | $161,300 | $2,616 |
| 2008 | $100,700 | $56,000 | $156,700 | $2,540 |
| 2007 | $100,700 | $56,000 | $156,700 | $2,542 |
Property facts
Year built
1948
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
3
Living area
1,494 sqft
Lot size
41,121 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
Locust St
Coordinates
41.57436, -93.72255
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$2,241
Gross rental yield
8.35%
Implied cap rate
5.43%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1400 Locust St last sell?
1400 Locust St most recently sold on Apr 19, 2024 for $322,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1400 Locust St?
The most recent total assessment for 1400 Locust St (year 2025) is $341,800 with $4,936 in property tax.
How does 1400 Locust St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 6.1% above the last sale price of $322,000.
When was 1400 Locust St built?
1400 Locust St was built in 1948.
How does 1400 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 1400 Locust St?
1400 Locust St is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 1,494 sqft, 41,121 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1400 Locust St a flip candidate?
No — 1400 Locust St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1400 Locust St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1400 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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