Move in ready townhome in quiet location, just minutes from Jordan Creek! This end unit is situation amongst mature trees and across from greenspace! Easy living throughout this home with vaulted ceilings and open floor plan. Walk in to find the light and bright newly painted living area with gas fireplace open to eating area and white kitchen. Off the living space you will find an office or additional seating space with tons of natural light and sliding glass door to your patio. The hall bathroom features a bath and shower combo. The second bedroom is a great size with a window to the West. The primary bedroom is also oversized with an attached large bathroom with double sinks, walk-in shower and closets. Large laundry room off the garage with storage space, great for a mud room! The two car garage features tiled floors and plenty of space. Call today for an appointment, this is a fantastic ranch townhome in a prime location!
Sold for $275,000
$275,000
280 S 79th St Unit 1601, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2beds
1,436sqft
Townhouse, Condominium
Built in 2004
-- sqft lot
$271,000 Zestimate®
$192/sqft
$2,026 Estimated rent
Home value
$271,000
$252,000 - $290,000
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Listed by:
Betsy Sanders (515)329-0840,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Beth Ernst
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724604
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,436
- Total interior livable area: 1,436 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Details
- Parcel number: 1614206033
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Condominium
Materials
- Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured, Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $375 monthly
- HOA name: Gardens at the Pointe
- Second HOA name: Property Management Inc.
- Second HOA phone: 515-303-1027
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $192/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $252,790
- Annual tax amount: $3,886
- Date on market: 8/19/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 10 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2025 | Sold | $275,000-1.8%$192/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #724604 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2025 | Pending sale | $279,900$195/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724604 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $279,900+59.9%$195/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724604 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2003 | Sold | $175,000$122/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,684 -0.9% | $252,790 +2.2% |
| 2024 | $3,718 -1.6% | $247,270 |
| 2023 | $3,778 +8.7% | $247,270 +17.4% |
| 2022 | $3,476 +1.8% | $210,620 +7% |
| 2021 | $3,414 +2% | $196,800 +7% |
| 2020 | $3,346 +1.6% | $183,910 |
| 2019 | $3,294 -0.4% | $183,910 +6.4% |
| 2018 | $3,306 | $172,870 |
| 2017 | $3,306 +8.1% | $172,870 +10.1% |
| 2016 | $3,057 +2.7% | $157,030 |
| 2015 | $2,976 +6.2% | $157,030 |
| 2014 | $2,802 -2% | $157,030 |
| 2013 | $2,858 -0.8% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,880 +3.7% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,778 +2.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,712 +2.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,654 +3.6% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,562 -5.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,700 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50266
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Woodland Hills ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 7/10Waukee South Middle SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 3 mi
- 5/10Waukee Senior High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 3.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Waukee
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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