229 23rd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
OFF MARKET

229 23rd St
West Des Moines, IA 50265

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,456 sqft

$317,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Apr 26, 2026

$317,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Apr 26, 2026
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,456 sqft

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Description

Updated WDM 2 story with all new interior paint and flooring including all new carpet and luxury vinyl tile through out. First floor features vaulted living room/dining room, open kitchen leading to cozy family room with brick wood burning fireplace. Sliders lead to back patio with fenced yard and gorgeous private lot. A 3/4 bath rounds out the first level. Second floor includes three spacious bedrooms including master suite with 3/4 attached bath and large closet. Two other bedrooms and full bath finish off the second level. Finished basement also boasts new carpet, Rec room and 4th bedroom. Great location and WDM schools
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Home Highlights

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Outdoor
Deck
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Home Details for 229 23rd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1987
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8670 sqft

Price History for 229 23rd St

DatePriceEventSource
05/03/2019$212,000Sold
DMMLS #577832
03/30/2019$225,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/13/2019$229,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/28/2000$143,500Sold
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06/26/1997$126,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,528
Assessment$322,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 229 23rd St

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
213 25th St, West Des Moines, IA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$300,000
07/07/25
3
3
1,595
Home facts updated by county records

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 229 23rd St.
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What Locals Say about West Des Moines

At least 276 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say parking is easy

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 77 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 72 % Say it's quiet

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 31 % Say there are community events

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  • Carole Hamill
    "i love my area it’s a great place to live. West des moines iowa is a great place to live. I always feel safe here"
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  • Alexsachs
    "My commute requires using the interstate but is really quick - just one exit away. It’s no problem and traffic isn’t bad either."
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  • Ron M.
    "Lived here for 15 years. People are nice. Homes are very nice. Trails are beautiful. Taxes are low and crime is way way low. If your going to live in Iowa this is the place. Pricing is higher but you get what you pay for. The city is constantly putting money back into its infrastructure as evident in the constant construction and maintenance yiu see through city. Many who come to live here seem to stay if that says anything."
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  • Wormleyerin1
    "Lived in this neighborhood for 22+ years and loved everything about it...location, neighbors, the security, etc "
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  • Cowgirl2798
    "friendly and safe community that is a great place to raise kids and a family. many things to do and see here"
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  • Wormleyerin1
    "Great place raise a family, strong community, good schools, neighbors care about their homes, yards and neighbors "
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  • Laney I. H.
    "Lots of people let dogs wander off-leash, so beware if your dog is excitable or reactive! Theres a lot of side streets and parks for walks."
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  • Wallace K.
    "There are great parks and trail areas. Highly recommend this area as taxes are slightly lower than other areas."
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  • Morgan H.
    "Easy access to both interstates, usually moderate traffic but overall easy commute to anywhere you need to go "
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  • Kagehrke28
    "Everyone takes good care of their dogs. I have never seen a mean dog here and I have lived here in WDM for over 20 years now. If I move, I’d like to stay in the area. There are also quite a few dog parks all over the WDM area. Honestly, people are just very respectful here. "
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  • Kerrie D.
    "There are weekly farmers markets and live music in Valley Junction. There are many events in the Valley Junction area throughout the year."
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  • Ayad A.
    "The people in our neighborhood are polite and Calm, no problems, no domestic violence, and no robery or Vandalism "
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  • Jacina
    "This neighborhood is like vanilla ice cream boring, grey, and nothing to do. The amenities are lacking and driving here is not enjoyable. "
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  • Ayoung02
    "Nice park on the corner. Valley junction and farmers market nearby. No parking when open. Teenagers rummage their cars at night "
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  • Colton R.
    "drive fifteen minutes to work. 7:30-8:15 is basically rush hour going east, but still it's at the speed limit, just more people on the road."
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  • Fawn M. S.
    "very safe environment for a family to live in. wonderful schools well maintained roads easily accessible "
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  • Emilyrosemojica
    "Amazing love it here cant ask for a better place peaceful and quiet not too busy close to the byway "
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  • Avery D.
    "Not bad. 235 East can get pretty congested during the morning rush, so I try to always give myself a 15 minute head start"
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  • Christy V.
    "Great place to live! Safe, family friendly and close to groceries, gas shopping, and corporate work places!"
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  • Christy V.
    "I love being close to all shopping, restaurants gas stations. Convenient. Quiet neighborhood and safe."
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  • Trulia User
    "Sunday Summer Evenings at the Jordan Creek outdoor amphitheatre, are a close walk to event by the neighborhood. We also have an annual Summer Social for the Jordan Heights neighborhood."
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  • Matthew H.
    "Commute is quick and easy to Southside Des Moines. Traffic lights are well spaced and Railroad Avenue has a nice traffic flow. Thanks "
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  • Kirby A.
    "Very quiet, friendly neighborhood. Close to anything you’d ever need (Costco, Walmart, Target, etc. )"
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  • Doug R.
    "Our neighborhood is very friendly. We have an annual block party and our street has a float in the 4th of July parade. "
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  • Vickie F.
    "home owners, apartments and townhouses all around and a neighborhood park. all upper middle class. with a very diverse population. "
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  • Peterson S.
    "dog owners would like to see their neighbors clean after their pets and they would not like neighbors dogs to be aggressive to their dogs and their neighbors. "
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  • MK
    "I live in an animal friendly apartment complex in West Des Moines. I do have a dog but doesn’t live here. Several people here have dogs and seem happy to have them around. There’s plenty of grassy areas in the complex. There are also two dog parks close by. "
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  • Vickie F.
    "We have parks, but like any place, watch your children. I like the area and have lived here for 25+ years."
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  • Deanna n.
    "my neighbors are very rude and inconsiderate. but the houses are beautiful and I feel safe in my neighborhood. "
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  • John m. s.
    "There is a neighborhood back to school grill out every year, with the whole block invited, whether or not you have kids."
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  • cerretv
    "There’s a park for them to poop. There are lots of nice walking areas there. There are a lot of kids and other dogs in the area. "
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  • cerretv
    "There is a really nice park in Close proximity. Shelter, playground, basketball and tennis courts with a large green-space."
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  • Dagnifalvey
    "Dog owners would like living in our neighborhood because of the private yards in the front and the back."
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  • Davenylen
    "Great Farmers Markets on Thursday nights that include food and local artists. Lots of local runs and walks scheduled. "
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  • Phyl_hansman
    "Everyone is friendly and look out for each other. There are walking path and it’s a great way to get to know each other."
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  • David W.
    "I have lived here for about 12 years and liked the seclusion at first. So much has been developed though that it is just as busy yet physically removed from everything thanks to the country club. "
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229 23rd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,456 sqft single-family home built in 1987. This property is not currently available for sale. 229 23rd St was last sold on May 3, 2019 for $212,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 229 23rd St is $317,700.