1404 Locust St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
4 bd 1 ba 1,342 sqft Built 1949 Lot 11,195 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$205,000
Jun 22, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2022 | Sold | $205,000 | MLS #652305 |
| May 19, 2022 | Listed | $200,000 | MLS #652305 |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Sold | $170,000 | MLS #637253 |
| Feb 16, 2018 | Sold | $135,500 | MLS #553130 |
| Jan 9, 2018 | Listed | $134,500 | MLS #553130 |
| Jun 23, 2014 | Sold | $88,500 | Public Record |
| Nov 15, 2012 | Sold | $72,500 | Public Record |
| Nov 14, 2012 | Sold | $72,500 | DesMoines |
| Jul 16, 2012 | Listed | $83,500 | MLS #404106 |
| Jul 1, 2012 | Listing removed | $82,500 | DesMoines |
| Jun 13, 2012 | Price changed | $82,500 | MLS #385810 |
| May 14, 2012 | Price changed | $84,900 | MLS #385810 |
| May 2, 2012 | Price changed | $87,500 | MLS #385810 |
| Feb 16, 2012 | Price changed | $89,900 | MLS #385810 |
| Dec 14, 2011 | Price changed | $93,900 | MLS #385810 |
| Nov 16, 2011 | Price changed | $95,900 | MLS #385810 |
| Oct 24, 2011 | Price changed | $97,250 | MLS #385810 |
| Oct 7, 2011 | Price changed | $98,500 | MLS #385810 |
| Sep 7, 2011 | Price changed | $99,900 | MLS #385810 |
| Aug 12, 2011 | Price changed | $104,900 | MLS #385810 |
| Jun 10, 2011 | Listed | $110,900 | MLS #385810 |
| Jun 9, 2011 | Listing removed | $102,900 | DesMoines |
| May 20, 2011 | Price changed | $102,900 | MLS #374093 |
| Apr 13, 2011 | Price changed | $105,900 | MLS #374093 |
| Feb 28, 2011 | Price changed | $107,900 | MLS #374093 |
| Jan 12, 2011 | Price changed | $109,900 | MLS #374093 |
| Dec 21, 2010 | Price changed | $112,900 | MLS #374093 |
| Nov 3, 2010 | Price changed | $117,900 | MLS #374093 |
| Sep 28, 2010 | Listed | $122,900 | MLS #374093 |
| Oct 13, 2005 | Sold | $116,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $126,400 | $72,800 | $199,200 | $2,778 |
| 2023 | $105,400 | $66,200 | $171,600 | $2,808 |
| 2022 | $88,300 | $57,100 | $145,400 | $2,774 |
| 2021 | $88,300 | $57,100 | $145,400 | $2,664 |
| 2020 | $80,800 | $52,000 | $132,800 | $2,624 |
| 2019 | $80,800 | $52,000 | $132,800 | $2,420 |
| 2018 | $72,600 | $45,500 | $118,100 | $2,246 |
| 2017 | $72,600 | $45,500 | $118,100 | $2,138 |
| 2016 | $67,900 | $41,800 | $109,700 | $2,088 |
| 2015 | $67,900 | $41,800 | $109,700 | $2,194 |
| 2014 | $65,600 | $39,300 | $104,900 | $1,782 |
| 2013 | $49,200 | $39,300 | $88,500 | $1,782 |
| 2012 | $61,300 | $39,300 | $100,600 | $1,744 |
| 2011 | $64,200 | $39,300 | $103,500 | $1,686 |
| 2010 | $64,500 | $39,200 | $103,700 | $1,552 |
| 2009 | $64,500 | $39,200 | $103,700 | $1,504 |
| 2008 | $62,600 | $38,100 | $100,700 | $1,504 |
| 2007 | $62,600 | $38,100 | $100,700 | $1,602 |
Property facts
Year built
1949
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
1
Living area
1,342 sqft
Lot size
11,195 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
Locust St
Coordinates
41.57525, -93.72278
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$2,013
Gross rental yield
11.78%
Implied cap rate
7.66%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1404 Locust St last sell?
1404 Locust St most recently sold on Jun 22, 2022 for $205,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1404 Locust St?
The most recent total assessment for 1404 Locust St (year 2025) is $199,200 with $2,778 in property tax.
How does 1404 Locust St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 2.8% below the last sale price of $205,000.
When was 1404 Locust St built?
1404 Locust St was built in 1949.
How does 1404 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 1404 Locust St?
1404 Locust St is a 4 bed, 1 bath, 1,342 sqft, 11,195 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1404 Locust St a flip candidate?
Yes — 1404 Locust St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 1404 Locust St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1404 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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