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1134 18Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 — Sold $315,000 by Ellen Fitzpatrick
1134 18Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Another pre-probate listing closed by Ellen Fitzpatrick in Polk County, IA. Good work.
1134 18Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Final sold price
SOLD$315,000
What sold at 1134 18Th St, and for how much?
1134 18Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 sold for $315,000 on July 24, 2026. The listing was handled by Ellen Fitzpatrick of Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate. The property is a residential, 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,385 sq ft, built in 1956. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-probate lead sourced from county death, estate and successor filings in Polk County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 1134 18Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $315,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 2 bed · 1 bath |
| Building area | 1,385 sq ft |
| Year built | 1956 |
| County | Polk County, IA |
| Listing agent | Ellen Fitzpatrick, Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate |
| APN | 320/02379-000-000 |
| MLS # | 738894 |
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Polk County, Iowa from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 1134 18Th St, West Des Moines IA 50265
Property profile
- Address
- 1134 18Th St
- City / state / ZIP
- West Des Moines, IA, 50265
- County
- Polk County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 2 bed · 1 bath
- Year built
- 1956
- APN
- 320/02379-000-000
Mailing address
1134 18Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 04/28/2026
- Assessed value
- $323,200
- MLS #
- 738894
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Sold price per sq ft$227Calculated from a 1,385 sq ft building and $315,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value97%Sold price was 97% of the $323,200 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale87Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio4%Building footprint covers about 4% of the 33,714 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Ellen Fitzpatrick of Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate listed 1134 18Th St, West Des Moines IA 50265 for the successors and RE/MAX Precision brought the buyer to the table. Pre-probate listings ask for patience, and that's what these two delivered. The home closed at $315,000. These are the kind of closes that build a reputation. LeadCruncher is here to help you find the next one.
- Ellen Fitzpatrick, Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate
- RE/MAX Precision
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 1134 18Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 sell for?
1134 18Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 sold for $315,000 on 07/24/2026.
When did 1134 18Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 sell?
The transfer of 1134 18Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 was recorded on in Polk County, IA.
Who sold 1134 18Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265?
1134 18Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 was listed by Ellen Fitzpatrick, Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate.
Who represented the buyer of 1134 18Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265?
The buyer of 1134 18Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 was represented by RE/MAX Precision.
What kind of property is 1134 18Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265?
1134 18Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 2 bed · 1 bath. It was built in 1956.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near West Des Moines?
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What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Polk County, Iowa from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Public records and inheritance references
These references cover both halves of a pre-probate sale: where the Polk County, Iowa record lives, and what legally has to happen before it can be sold.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How heirs inherit property — Cornell Law
Overview of probate and how heirs or beneficiaries gain the legal authority to sell inherited real estate — the process behind most pre-probate leads.
- Intestate succession explained — Cornell Law
What happens when an owner dies without a will and property passes to next of kin by law — the most common pre-probate scenario.
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