1281 16th Street West Des Moines, IA $ 455,000
1281 16th Street
$ 455,000
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1281 16th Street

West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$ 455,000
Bedrooms3 Baths3.0 Sq 1,760

Monthly Estimate*

$ 2,802

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Single Family Home for sale in West Des Moines, IA

for $455,000 with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. This 1,760 square foot home was built in 1955 on a lot size of 0.448.

Beautiful ranch home on large lot with amazing updates! The kitchen is open to the rear family room which has a fireplace and built-in cabinets. The family room serves as an additional hangout away from the bedrooms. The kitchen has a breakfast bar/island, quartzite counters and stainless steel appliances. The primary bedroom has a remodeled 3/4 bathroom with a tile shower. Formal dining area for hosting on the holidays. The basement is finished with a large rec room, non-conforming bedroom and a 3/4 bathroom. Owner estimates 725 sq. ft. of basement finish. Large deck for entertaining friends on summer nights. Fenced in yard for kids and pets. Extra features include gutter guards, surround sound speakers with receiver/remote and smart thermostat controllable through an app. Remodeling includes kitchen, all bathrooms, basement finish, windows, roof, gutters, refinished wood floors, family room remodel, laundry room cabinets, interior doors, furnace, water heater and garage door. A few blocks from Pearson Park. Short drive to downtown and Jordan Creek Mall! This neighborhood is available for NFC Financing.

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Open House

5/17/2026 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1281 16th Street West Des Moines, IA
* Some states or local ordinances may prohibit Open Houses at this time, please confirm with your Weichert agent or local rep to confirm

Single Family Active

Price

$ 455,000

Bedrooms

3

Full Bath

3

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 4,632

Style

Lot Size

0.448

Year Built

1955

Town/City

West Des Moines

County/Region

Polk

MLS | Web ID

740184

List By
Daniel Swaim

Listing Agent

Swaim Appraisal

Broker

daswami1@yahoo.com

Email

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Monthly Principal & Interest
$2,802
Monthly Property Taxes
$386
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Nearby
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4607702 Middle School
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DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
5/7/2026$455,000 Listed Price

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1281 16th Street, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 is a Single Family Home for sale at $455,000 with 1,760 sqft and a lot size of 0.448. 1281 16th Street has 3 bedrooms, 3.0 baths, and was built in 1955. The property's zip code is 50265 which is in West Des Moines, IA