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West Des Moines, IA Local Area Information

Real Estate Market Stats

Zillow Home Value Index: $164,100

Zillow Home Value Index

Owners vs. Renters

Home Size in Square Feet

Year Built

Local National
Zillow Home Value Index $164,100 $146,200
Median Single Family Home Value $174,300 $146,400
Median Condo Value $117,300 $145,200
Median 2-Bedroom Home Value $115,700 $109,800
Median 3-Bedroom Home Value $166,200 $140,900
Median 4-Bedroom Home Value $238,600 $231,000
Percent Homes Decreasing 45.4% 55.8%
Percent Listing Price Reduction 31.6% 28.9%
Median List Price Per Sq Ft $106 $92
Median List Price $162,200 $185,000
Median Sale Price $168,000 $176,500
Homes Recently Sold 46 267,974
Property Tax $2,900 $2,105
Turnover (Sold Within Last Yr.) 4.2% 3.3%
Median Value Per Sq Ft $109 $106
1-Yr. Change -3.9% -3.1%
Homes For Sale By Owner 60 50,337
New Construction 0 44,680
Foreclosures 40 523,865


Real Estate Market Activity

Recently sold West Des Moines homes

Sold 05/14/2012 for $243,000
4 beds, 3.0 baths, 2,150 sq ft

Sold 04/20/2012 for $50,500
4 beds, 3.0 baths, 1,645 sq ft

Sold 04/19/2012 for $131,000
3 beds, 2.5 baths, 1,611 sq ft

Sold 04/19/2012 for $320,000
6 beds, 3.0 baths, 1,769 sq ft

Sold 04/17/2012 for $252,500
4 beds, 1.0 baths, 2,255 sq ft

Sold 04/17/2012 for $65,500
2 beds, 1.0 baths, 1,140 sq ft

Sold 04/17/2012 for $132,500
0 beds, 0.0 baths, 0 sq ft

Sold 04/17/2012 for $210,000
3 beds, 3.0 baths, 1,724 sq ft

Sold 04/17/2012 for $375,000
2 beds, 3.0 baths, 1,920 sq ft

Sold 04/17/2012 for $405,000
4 beds, 4.5 baths, 3,224 sq ft



See West Des Moines real estate and homes for sale

View West Des Moines, IA mortgage rates on Zillow

Schools

Brookview Elementary School

8000 E.P. True Parkway | (515) 987-5166

Maple Grove Elementary School

1455 98TH St | (515) 987-3363

Valley High School

3650 Woodland Ave | (515) 633-4000

Walnut Creek Campus

815 8th St | (515) 633-6400

Valley Southwoods High School

625 South 35TH St | (515) 633-4500

Stilwell Junior High School

1601 Vine St | (515) 633-6000

Jordan Creek Elementary School

4105 Fuller Rd | (515) 633-5200

Westridge Elementary School

5500 East P True Parkway | (515) 633-5400

Sacred Heart School

1601 Grand Ave | (515) 223-1284

Dowling Catholic High School

1400 Buffalo Rd | (515) 222-1045

Iowa Christian Academy

2501 Vine St | (515) 221-3999
PK, K-12 |
IA Private Schools

St Francis of Assisi School

7075 Ashworth Rd | (515) 457-7167

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Walk Score


Trader Joe’s


based on 12 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Grocery
6305 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines

Waterfront Seafood Market Restaurant


based on 21 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets
2900 University Ave, Ste A4, West Des Moines

Saraj


based on 29 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Mediterranean, Halal
1300 50th St, Ste 206, West Des Moines

Mi Patria


based on 16 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Latin American
1410 22nd St, West Des Moines

Bonefish Grill


based on 16 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Seafood
650 S. Prairie View Dr., Ste. 100, West Des Moines

El Chisme


based on 15 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Pizza, Mexican, Italian
255 5th St, West Des Moines

Jason’s Deli


based on 10 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Delis
3910 University Ave., West Des Moines

Cost Plus World Market


based on 3 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits
4100 University Ave, West Des Moines

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano


based on 21 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Italian
5990 University Ave, West Des Moines

Ohana Steak House


based on 6 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Japanese
2900 University Ave, West Des Moines

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar


based on 14 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Steakhouses, Wine Bars
150 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines

Saints Pub and Patio


based on 6 reviews – read reviews
Categories: American (Traditional)
265 50th St, West Des Moines

Yanni’s Grill & Vineyard


based on 5 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Mediterranean
1410 22nd Street, West Des Moines

Smashburger


based on 17 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Burgers
1821 22nd Street, West Des Moines

Orange Leaf


based on 6 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
6630 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines

Fuel Juice Bar


based on 2 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Juice Bars & Smoothies
West Glen Town Ctr, 5465 Mills Civic Pkwy, Ste 210, West Des Moines

Hy-Vee Food Stores


based on 3 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Grocery
555 S 51st St, West Des Moines

HuHot Mongolian Grill


based on 20 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Mongolian
4100 University Ave, West Des Moines

Carefree Patisserie


based on 8 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Bakeries
304 5th St, West Des Moines

BRAVO! Cucina Italiana


based on 15 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Italian
120 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines

Colleges

Colleges near West Des Moines, IA

Public

Private



Public 4 year colleges

Iowa School of Beauty

3305 70th St, Des Moines, IA
(515) 278-9939 x12
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 3.92

Iowa Health – Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology

1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA
(515) 241-6883
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 5.44

Vatterott College

7000 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
(515) 309-9000
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 5.84

La James International College

8805 Chambery Blvd, Johnston, IA
(515) 278-2208
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 6.20

American College of Hairstyling – Des Moines

603 E Sixth St, Des Moines, IA
(515) 244-0971
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 6.66

The Salon Professional Academy

309 Kitty Hawk Dr., Ames, IA
(515) 956-3781
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 30.14

Des Moines University – Osteopathic Medical Center

3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
(515) 271-1400
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Professional
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 3.93

AIB College of Business

2500 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
(515) 244-4221
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 4.72

Mercy College of Health Sciences

928 Sixth Ave, Des Moines, IA
(515) 643-3180
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 5.91

Grand View University

1200 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, IA
(515) 263-2800
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 7.61

Drake University

2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA
(515) 271-2011
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Research & Professional
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 8.81

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

1900 NW 4th St, Ankeny, IA
(515) 964-0601
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 12.86

Simpson College

701 North C St, Indianola, IA
(515) 961-6251
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 16.66

Des Moines Area Community College

2006 Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
(515) 964-6241
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 20,000 & Above
Distance: 11.91

Iowa State University

Address Not Available, Ames, IA
(515) 294-5836
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Research & Professional
Students Enrolled: 20,000 & Above
Distance: 31.93

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