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253 52nd Street

West Des Moines, IA 50265
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Bed 2

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Bath 2

Bath

SqFt1,080

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Acres0.01

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SELLER CREDIT: $3000 in closing costs/prepaids!! Welcome to 253 52nd St in West Des Moines! This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhome offers a spacious layout with a bright living area, cozy fireplace, and a finished lower level that provides extra space for relaxing, entertaining, or working from home. The detached garage and low-maintenance lifestyle add to the appeal. If you want low maintenance living, this is the perfect home for you! Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and trails, this move-in-ready home offers comfort, value, and an excellent location in the heart of West Des Moines. Roof redone April 2025 and no special assessment in the near future.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $179,900

AD Id : 79753170

MLS Id : 742018

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 0.01 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,080

Tax Amount : 2706.40

Year Built : 1984

County : Polk

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 2

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Partially Finished
  • Flooring Information

    Carpet, Laminate
  • Roofing Information

    Asphalt, Shingle
  • Interior Features

    Eat-in Kitchen Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1984 Building Area Total: 1080 Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Stories: 2 Private Pool: No Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 18X32 Main Square Feet: 0.013 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.013 Lot Size Square Feet: 576 Lot Description: Rectangular Lot

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $179900 Original Price: $189900 Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 32004116607000 Annual Tax: $2706.4 Tax Legal Desc: LOT 7 BLOCK 1 SOUTHWOODS WEST PLAT 1

  • Homeowners Association Information
    Has Association: Yes Included Fees: Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash HOA: $310.00

  • Location Information

    Direction: South Woods Townhomes West Des Moines WaterSource: Public Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Fire Alarm
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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/13/2026 @ 17:39

MLS: 742018 LISTED BY: Jenna Schupbach, Home Realty 641-628-4282 SOURCE: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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