Architect-designed retreat on 2.65 acres of classic Iowa prairie woodland, this residence lives as a private sanctuary shaped by light, landscape and intention. Wide-plank white-washed pine floors & bamboo on the main floor, cork on the walkout level, custom built-ins and floor-to-ceiling glass create a warm, natural palette that echoes the surrounding environment. Strong horizontal lines, deep overhangs and purposeful siting reflect Prairie School influences where architecture and nature are inseparable. Native plantings, winding paths and curated outdoor spaces lead to a dock on a 17-acre lake, with every view and transition feeling like a new discovery. Nearly every room opens to the outdoors, creating a living experience defined by openness and serenity. Built with enduring materials, the home offers abundant storage, thoughtful built-ins and craftsmanship rarely found today. The walkout level features a versatile ensuite bedroom originally designed as a pottery studio, a family room with a custom sleeping wall (one full-size Murphy bed and two twin Murphy beds), an additional bedroom, full bath, storage room, mechanical room, geothermal HVAC, reverse osmosis system, water softener and utility sink. After more than 40 years of careful stewardship by the second owners, 1405 S Deer Road stands as a rare opportunity for those who value architecture, privacy and the quiet luxury of living in harmony with nature.
For sale
$850,000
1405 S Deer Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50266
3beds
1,535sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
2.65 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$554/sqft
$108/mo HOA
What's special
Storage roomMechanical roomPurposeful sitingUtility sinkThoughtful built-insAbundant storageStrong horizontal lines
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Listed by:
Luanne Myers (877)973-3346,
Redfin Corporation
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 742253
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Geothermal
Cooling
- Geothermal
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,535
- Total interior livable area: 1,535 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 2.65 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Pond on Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1624177011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Snow Removal
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Insurance, Snow Removal, See Remarks, Trash
- HOA fee: $1,300 annually
- HOA name: Pheasant Ridge
- Second HOA name: HOA Pres. Jeff Fadden
- Second HOA phone: 515-681-6012
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $554/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $603,560
- Annual tax amount: $8,341
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $850,000$554/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #742253 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,172 +0.7% | $603,560 +14.3% |
| 2024 | $8,118 -7.5% | $527,910 |
| 2023 | $8,776 +19.5% | $527,910 +9.8% |
| 2022 | $7,346 +0.2% | $480,990 +17.5% |
| 2021 | $7,330 +2% | $409,310 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $7,186 +5.7% | $388,240 |
| 2019 | $6,798 -0.4% | $388,240 +10.6% |
| 2018 | $6,826 | $350,910 |
| 2017 | $6,826 -18.8% | $350,910 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $8,401 +27.8% | $339,710 |
| 2015 | $6,576 +6.2% | $339,710 |
| 2014 | $6,194 +2.6% | $339,710 |
| 2013 | $6,038 -0.1% | -- |
| 2012 | $6,046 +4.2% | -- |
| 2011 | $5,804 +2.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $5,670 +1.8% | -- |
| 2009 | $5,572 +63.1% | -- |
| 2008 | $3,416 +0.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $3,412 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50266
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Woodland Hills ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 4/10Timberline SchoolGrades: 8-9Distance: 4.3 mi
- 7/10Waukee Senior High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 4.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Waukee
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- Iowa
- Dallas County
- West Des Moines
- 50266
- 1405 S Deer Rd
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