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229 Prospect Ave

West Des Moines IA 50265

3
1
1128 sq. ft.
6815 sq. ft.
Single-Family
Last sold for $225,000
James Von GillernJames Von Gillern, last sold this property on 28 May 2025 after -280 days on market.

Overview

Adorable story and a half bungalow in Valley Junction at an affordable price! This home has recently had a number of updates including a new roof, gutters, siding, air conditioning unit, and offers a newer water softener and shed. Entering you’ll find a comfortable family room with hardwood flooring. The kitchen offers all appliances included, including the gas range, and a tiled backsplash. The main level is rounded off with two bedrooms with hardwood floors and a full bathroom with tiled tub/shower. Upstairs is a large third bedroom or perfect space for an office or second family room. The unfinished basement has a laundry area with washer/dryer included and plenty of space for storage and/or workshop or workout space. The backyard has plenty of space for dogs, kids, or outdoor activities. All of this in a great Valley Junction location with good walkability to the farmers market, American Legion Park, and close proximity to bike/walking trails! This home is centrally located with easy access to interstate, Ingersoll, downtown, schools, and all the amenities of West Des Moines!

Features

3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
1128 sq. ft. floor area
6815 sq. ft. lot size
Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom single-family properties sold in West Des Moines over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 229 Prospect Ave is $293k.

Median value
$293k
Estimated value range
$71k - $3.14m
Median days on market
18
Estimated value trend
-1%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in West Des Moines. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 229 Prospect Ave

2025
Sold
$225,000
28 May 2025 by James Von Gillern, of RE/MAX Concepts
2021
Sold
$174,900
18 Oct 2021 by Pennie Carroll, of Pennie Carroll & Associates
2017
Sold
$130,000
22 Jun 2017 by Vicky Daniel, of RE/MAX Real Estate Group

Happy sellers in West Des Moines

95%
95% of sellers in West Des Moines reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

West Des Moines stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 8 reviews in West Des Moines over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 3 bedroom single-family properties in West Des Moines

In the last 12 months, 152 three-bedroom single-family properties similar to 229 Prospect Ave, have been sold.

This represents a 4% increase in three-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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