1908 Locust St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
3 bd 1 ba 1,128 sqft Built 1954 Lot 7,928 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$141,500
Aug 31, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2022 | Sold | $141,500 | MLS #655444 |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Listed | $141,500 | MLS #655444 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135,900 | $70,200 | $206,100 | $2,948 |
| 2023 | $118,300 | $61,100 | $179,400 | $2,682 |
| 2022 | $96,000 | $51,800 | $147,800 | $2,650 |
| 2021 | $96,000 | $51,800 | $147,800 | $2,630 |
| 2020 | $90,900 | $48,800 | $139,700 | $1,760 |
| 2019 | $90,900 | $48,800 | $139,700 | $1,282 |
| 2018 | $68,600 | $42,800 | $111,400 | $1,288 |
| 2017 | $68,600 | $42,800 | $111,400 | $1,146 |
| 2016 | $63,000 | $38,500 | $101,500 | $1,098 |
| 2015 | $63,000 | $38,500 | $101,500 | $1,286 |
| 2014 | $64,100 | $38,000 | $102,100 | $998 |
| 2013 | $64,100 | $38,000 | $102,100 | $904 |
| 2012 | $64,600 | $38,000 | $102,600 | $1,650 |
| 2011 | $64,600 | $38,000 | $102,600 | $708 |
| 2010 | $62,200 | $36,200 | $98,400 | $642 |
| 2009 | $62,200 | $36,200 | $98,400 | $594 |
| 2008 | $62,200 | $36,200 | $98,400 | $594 |
| 2007 | $62,200 | $36,200 | $98,400 | $846 |
Property facts
Year built
1954
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,128 sqft
Lot size
7,928 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
Locust St
Coordinates
41.57626, -93.73296
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,692
Gross rental yield
14.35%
Implied cap rate
9.33%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1908 Locust St last sell?
1908 Locust St most recently sold on Aug 31, 2022 for $141,500.
What is the current tax assessment for 1908 Locust St?
The most recent total assessment for 1908 Locust St (year 2025) is $206,100 with $2,948 in property tax.
How does 1908 Locust St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 45.7% above the last sale price of $141,500.
When was 1908 Locust St built?
1908 Locust St was built in 1954.
How does 1908 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 1908 Locust St?
1908 Locust St is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,128 sqft, 7,928 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1908 Locust St a flip candidate?
No — 1908 Locust St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1908 Locust St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 1908 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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