Here is a rare find in Clive! Ranch Home on Nearly Half an Acre with No Covenants! 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with lots of possibilities! Main level has a family room area with wood burning fireplace. Basement is finished with a non-conforming mother-in-law apartment. If you have lots of toys, cars, or a woodworking hobby? The detached garage is huge! (24 X 72) Perfect for a contractor or landscaper, lots of room to park trucks or? There is even a second driveway to the north of the property. Several expensive updates are already done for you: New Windows (2021) New Roof (2022) New Garage Roof (2021) & New Garage Door Opener (2025) New Chimney Cap (2022) & New garbage disposal (2025). AC unit was replaced in 2016. Enjoy the freedom of a no-HOA lifestyle with room to expand, garden, or just relax. Whether you're looking for a forever home or a flexible property with income potential, this versatile ranch checks all the boxes. Come see the possibilities for yourself!
Sold for $245,000
$245,000
1585 NW 81st St, Clive, IA 50325
3beds
1,486sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.44 Acres Lot
$244,800 Zestimate®
$165/sqft
$2,178 Estimated rent
Home value
$244,800
$233,000 - $259,000
$2,178/mo
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Listed by:
RICK BRATRUD 515-453-5775,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Bought with:
Anna Douglas
RE/MAX Concepts
Heather Wright
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 723157
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,486
- Total interior livable area: 1,486 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 700
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Dimensions: 103 x 187
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 29100097000000
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Clive
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | Sold | $245,000-2%$165/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #723157 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2025 | Pending sale | $249,900$168/sqft |
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| 10/6/2025 | Price change | $249,900-4.8%$168/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #723157 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Price change | $262,500-2.7%$177/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #723157 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Price change | $269,900-3.6%$182/sqft |
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| 8/13/2025 | Price change | $279,900-6.7%$188/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #723157 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,900+85.7%$202/sqft |
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| 11/9/2006 | Sold | $161,500$109/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2006 | Sold | $161,500+67.4%$109/sqft |
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| 12/22/1998 | Sold | $96,500$65/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,090 +2.3% | $236,000 +13.2% |
| 2024 | $3,022 -6.3% | $208,500 |
| 2023 | $3,226 +1.3% | $208,500 +15.2% |
| 2022 | $3,186 +1.2% | $181,000 |
| 2021 | $3,148 +1.6% | $181,000 +6.4% |
| 2020 | $3,098 +6.4% | $170,100 |
| 2019 | $2,912 +2.1% | $170,100 +10% |
| 2018 | $2,852 | $154,700 |
| 2017 | $2,852 +6.3% | $154,700 +6% |
| 2016 | $2,684 | $145,900 |
| 2015 | $2,684 +5.5% | $145,900 +2.5% |
| 2014 | $2,544 | $142,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $142,300 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $142,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $142,700 -5.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $151,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $151,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $151,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $151,600 +14.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $132,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $132,100 +11.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $118,780 -9.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $131,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $131,700 |
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Neighborhood: 50325
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Crestview Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Indian Hills Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.8 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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- Clive
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- 1585 NW 81st St
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