520 Valley West Ct
West Des Moines, IA 50265
4 bd 5 ba 3,500 sqft Built 1986 Lot 13,939 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$632,500
Aug 1, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2022 | Sold | $632,500 | Public Record |
| Apr 20, 2022 | Listed | $600,000 | MLS #650079 |
| Apr 17, 2012 | Sold | $405,000 | Public Record |
| Apr 16, 2012 | Sold | $405,000 | DesMoines |
| Feb 16, 2012 | Price changed | $469,000 | MLS #390509 |
| Sep 20, 2011 | Listed | $489,000 | MLS #390509 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $515,900 | $85,200 | $601,100 | $8,926 |
| 2023 | $480,900 | $80,900 | $561,800 | $8,806 |
| 2022 | $395,000 | $69,900 | $464,900 | $8,700 |
| 2021 | $395,000 | $69,900 | $464,900 | $8,762 |
| 2020 | $378,600 | $66,900 | $445,500 | $8,626 |
| 2019 | $378,600 | $66,900 | $445,500 | $8,382 |
| 2018 | $356,100 | $61,600 | $417,700 | $8,064 |
| 2017 | $339,900 | $61,600 | $401,500 | $7,692 |
| 2016 | $316,000 | $56,400 | $372,400 | $7,520 |
| 2015 | $316,000 | $56,400 | $372,400 | $7,208 |
| 2014 | $301,000 | $52,300 | $353,300 | $6,984 |
| 2013 | $301,000 | $52,300 | $353,300 | $6,568 |
| 2012 | $293,900 | $52,300 | $346,200 | $6,286 |
| 2011 | $293,900 | $52,300 | $346,200 | $5,788 |
| 2010 | $278,300 | $51,100 | $329,400 | $5,602 |
| 2009 | $278,300 | $51,100 | $329,400 | $5,370 |
| 2008 | $278,300 | $51,100 | $329,400 | $5,210 |
| 2007 | $278,300 | $51,100 | $329,400 | $5,500 |
Property facts
Year built
1986
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
5
Living area
3,500 sqft
Lot size
13,939 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
Valley West Ct
Coordinates
41.57952, -93.75309
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$5,250
Gross rental yield
9.96%
Implied cap rate
6.47%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 520 Valley West Ct last sell?
520 Valley West Ct most recently sold on Aug 1, 2022 for $632,500.
What is the current tax assessment for 520 Valley West Ct?
The most recent total assessment for 520 Valley West Ct (year 2025) is $601,100 with $8,926 in property tax.
How does 520 Valley West Ct's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 5.0% below the last sale price of $632,500.
When was 520 Valley West Ct built?
520 Valley West Ct was built in 1986.
How does 520 Valley West Ct compare to others on Valley West Ct?
We track 8 other properties on Valley West Ct. Browse the list under "Other properties on Valley West Ct" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 520 Valley West Ct?
520 Valley West Ct is a 4 bed, 5 bath, 3,500 sqft, 13,939 sqft lot single_family.
Is 520 Valley West Ct a flip candidate?
No — 520 Valley West Ct does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 520 Valley West Ct a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 520 Valley West Ct 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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