Colorado lodge meets West Des Moines luxury. This one-of-a-kind estate sits on 2.8 private acres in WDSM with Waukee Schools, backing to a private community lake with nearly 893 feet of shoreline and incredible views of the Raccoon River Valley. At nearly 9,890 finished square feet, this 6 bedroom, 9 bathroom home offers the space, setting, and lifestyle that would be nearly impossible to recreate today given the lot, water frontage, location, and scale. Offering comfort and convenience, the home offers zero-entry access and true main level living, including a spacious first-floor primary suite, dramatic great room with floor-to-ceiling windows, multiple fireplaces, and convenient access to outdoor living areas. With fresh interior and exterior paint, updated HVAC, recent roof replacement, and generator provide peace of mind. The walkout lower level adds exceptional entertaining and guest space, while the indoor half-court basketball gym creates year-round options for basketball, pickleball, golf simulator, etc. or family recreation. A separate exercise room and oversized attached heated 5-stall garage add even more function. Outside, enjoy a private lakefront lifestyle with two sand beaches, dock, fishing, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and peaceful water views from your own backyard. This is a rare country-estate setting with city water, city sewer, natural gas, and quick access to Jordan Creek, Costco, Glen Oaks, RecPlex, trails, parks, and the airport.
For sale
$2,795,000
1550 S Deer Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50266
6beds
5,290sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
2.8 Acres Lot
$2,618,900 Zestimate®
$528/sqft
$108/mo HOA
What's special
Multiple fireplacesFishing swimming kayaking paddleboardingZero-entry accessTrue main level livingIndoor half-court basketball gymSeparate exercise roomSpacious first-floor primary suite
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- 2,852 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cy Phillips 515-423-0899,
Space Simply
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741973
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas, See Remarks
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level, Upper Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Central Vacuum, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks, Cable TV, Wine Cellar, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,290
- Total interior livable area: 5,290 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 4,782
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage, One Car Garage, Three Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: See Remarks
Features
- Levels: One and One Half,Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Basketball Court, Deck, Fire Pit, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Play Structure, Patio
Lot
- Size: 2.8 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Pond on Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1624401004
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, See Remarks
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: See Remarks
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: See Remarks
- HOA fee: $1,300 annually
- HOA name: Pheasant Ridge
- Second HOA name: Self
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $528/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,212,820
- Annual tax amount: $22,602
- Date on market: 5/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 28 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Concrete
Estimated market value
$2,618,900
$2.49M - $2.75M
$4,187/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,795,000+24.2%$528/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #741973 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2024 | Sold | $2,250,000-13.5%$425/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #706990 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2024 | Pending sale | $2,600,000$491/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #706990 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,600,000-7.1%$491/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #706990 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2024 | Listing removed | $2,800,000-3.4%$529/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #696422 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2024 | Price change | $2,900,000-12.1%$548/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #696422 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,300,000+704.9%$624/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #696422 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2007 | Sold | $410,000$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,602 +1.9% | $2,212,820 +61.5% |
| 2024 | $22,172 -3.3% | $1,370,510 |
| 2023 | $22,922 +14.3% | $1,370,510 +12% |
| 2022 | $20,062 +0.1% | $1,224,140 +12.9% |
| 2021 | $20,044 +2.3% | $1,084,130 +5.8% |
| 2020 | $19,588 +5.8% | $1,025,100 |
| 2019 | $18,512 -0.5% | $1,025,100 +11% |
| 2018 | $18,606 | $923,590 |
| 2017 | $18,606 +3.7% | $923,590 +0.3% |
| 2016 | $17,938 -3% | $921,230 |
| 2015 | $18,492 +6.1% | $921,230 |
| 2014 | $17,432 +3.5% | $921,230 |
| 2013 | $16,848 +0.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $16,790 +4.5% | -- |
| 2011 | $16,070 +93.2% | -- |
| 2010 | $8,318 +27.7% | -- |
| 2009 | $6,516 +34.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $4,836 +2.8% | -- |
| 2007 | $4,706 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50266
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Woodland Hills ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 5/10Timberline SchoolGrades: 8-9Distance: 4.4 mi
- 7/10Waukee Senior High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 5.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Waukee
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- Dallas County
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- 50266
- 1550 S Deer Rd
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