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For sale by owner
  • Price cut: $5K (10/22)
    $599,999

    1298 Upland Ln, Van Meter, IA 50261

    3beds
    4,200sqft
    : 
    $4,350/mo
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 2004
    3 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $143/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Open-plan layoutPrivate oak-detailed officeOak wet barDouble convection ovenAnother oven and cooktopGame roomLarge central island
    Just 4 MI straight west of I-35 and the Cumming exit. 2 miles of gravel road. 1298 Upland Lane Van Meter Realtors are welcome to bring a buyer. Winterset or Van Meter school districts right on the line. FSBO. Three bedroom home on 3 acres with 73 trees and bushes that provides wonderful privacy. Just 12 minutes from Jordan Creek area. Built with energy-efficient insulated concrete forms, this custom ranch is a true sanctuary. The main level has 10-foot ceilings, an open-plan layout, and a chef's kitchen with custom oak cabinets, double convection oven, and a large central island, also includes another oven and cooktop, and refrigerator and dishwasher. Upstairs Includes 2 beds, 2 baths, and a private oak-detailed office. 3/4" solid oak tongue and groove flooring, all baseboard is solid oak 1x6, all trim is solid oak 1x4. Front load washer and dryer stays as well. The walkout lower level is an entertainer's paradise featuring an oak wet bar, game room, and family room with surround sound. You'll also find a 3rd bedroom, full bath, and a charming craft room with farmhouse sink. Outside, enjoy a "staycation" every day with a two-story 24x32 outbuilding with upstairs mother in-law apartment, 24x16 hot tub/pool room, and a 26ft above-ground pool with deck. Ultimate tranquility! There's some finishing touches that need completed here, priced accordingly, build some equity by finishing these projects. Priced at $630,000. 5152105987
    What the owner loves about this home
    This was our forever home. We custom built this with love. Motivated sellers, reduced price. It's a beautiful place. Needs some finishing, reflected in the price.
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    Property Owner (515) 210-5987

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Forced air, Gas
      Cooling
      • Central
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate
      • Basement: Finished
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 4,200 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 10
      • Parking features: Garage - Attached, Garage - Detached
      Features
      • Exterior features: Shingle, Stone, Wood products, Cement / Concrete
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Territorial
      Lot
      • Size: 3 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 031011686003000

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Foundation: Concrete
      • Roof: Shake / Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2004

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Van Meter

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $143/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $457,100
      • Annual tax amount: $5,750
      • Date on market: 9/12/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

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        $2,673/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/22/2026Price change$599,999-0.8%$143/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        9/30/2026Price change$605,000-2.4%$144/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        9/13/2026Listed for sale$620,000-3.1%$148/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        7/27/2026Listing removed$640,000$152/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #737846 Report a problem
        6/3/2026Price change$640,000-2.9%$152/sqft
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        4/7/2026Listed for sale$659,000-0.1%$157/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #737846 Report a problem
        3/12/2026Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        9/23/2025Listed for sale$659,900$157/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,750 +0.3%$457,100 +10.9%
        2024$5,734 +13.4%$412,000
        2023$5,058 +2.8%$412,000 +36.4%
        2022$4,922 -8.4%$302,100
        2021$5,374 +2.4%$302,100 +2.5%
        2020$5,246 +5.5%$294,800
        2019$4,974 +8.7%$294,800 +6.3%
        2018$4,576 -3.7%$277,400 +7.4%
        2017$4,750 +9.4%$258,400
        2016$4,342 +2.3%$258,400 +0.4%
        2015$4,246 $257,300
        2014$4,246 +0.1%$257,300
        2013$4,240 +2.2%--
        2012$4,150 -5.1%--
        2011$4,374 +0.8%--
        2010$4,338 +18.1%--
        2009$3,674 +78.4%--
        2008$2,059 +19.4%--
        2007$1,724 --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 50261

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        4 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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