This home has over 1,600 sq ft of finished living space with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 3/4 bathroom in the partially finished basement. Hardwood floors throughout main level, 2 living areas and dining area. Upstairs has a big bedroom overlooking the front yard. Downstairs is a non-conforming 4th bedroom/rec space, additional bathroom, dedicated laundry area along with storage space. This home has been well cared for with several updates through the years including newer roof, HVAC, windows. Fully fenced in yard for privacy, 1 car attached garage and easy access to the interstate, grocery store, restaurants, and Valley Junction amenities.
For sale
$245,000
505 Valhigh Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
3beds
1,263sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
7,884.36 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$194/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Storage spaceDedicated laundry areaNewer roof
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: 9 hours ago
Listed by:
Joe Hand (515)729-4886,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 735439
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area, Fireplace, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,263
- Total interior livable area: 1,263 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 350
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,884.36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 58 x 136
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 32003353000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $194/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $241,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,742
- Date on market: 3/3/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000+25.6%$194/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #735439 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2021 | Sold | $195,000+2.6%$154/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #623761 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2021 | Pending sale | $190,000$150/sqft |
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| 3/17/2021 | Price change | $190,000-5%$150/sqft |
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| 3/12/2021 | Price change | $200,000-7%$158/sqft |
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| 3/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $215,000+59.4%$170/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #623761 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2012 | Sold | $134,900-1.5%$107/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #397941 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2012 | Listed for sale | $136,900$108/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #397941 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,660 -1.9% | $241,400 |
| 2023 | $3,732 +1.2% | $241,400 +19.4% |
| 2022 | $3,688 +4.9% | $202,200 |
| 2021 | $3,516 +1.7% | $202,200 +10% |
| 2020 | $3,458 +6.1% | $183,900 |
| 2019 | $3,260 -0.1% | $183,900 +9.7% |
| 2018 | $3,264 | $167,700 |
| 2017 | $3,264 +6.7% | $167,700 +7% |
| 2016 | $3,060 | $156,700 |
| 2015 | $3,060 +6.3% | $156,700 +3.8% |
| 2014 | $2,880 | $150,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $150,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $150,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $150,900 -3.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $157,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $157,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $157,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $157,000 +14.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $137,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $137,300 +10.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $124,510 +19.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $104,490 |
| 2001 | -- | $104,490 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,571/mo
Principal & interest
$1263
Property taxes
$308
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Hillside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Stilwell Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Des Moines
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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