Light-filled and inviting, this 2 bedroom, 2 bath end-unit townhome offers 1,436 sq ft of comfort and style. The remodeled kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances makes cooking a joy, while the sunroom provides the perfect flexible space, whether for a cozy reading nook, home office, or playroom. Step outside to a private patio surrounded by mature trees, ideal for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Fresh paint, new carpet, and updated lighting create a warm, modern feel throughout, and a 2-car garage adds convenience. Located near Jordan Creek shopping and dining, Valley View Park, and Waukee schools, this home blends comfort, convenience, and community.
Sold for $305,000
$305,000
280 S 79th St Unit 802, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2beds
1,436sqft
Townhouse, Condominium
Built in 2004
-- sqft lot
$300,900 Zestimate®
$212/sqft
$1,758 Estimated rent
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$280,000 - $322,000
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Mature treesFresh paintRemodeled kitchenUpdated lightingGranite countertopsNew carpetPrivate patio
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Listed by:
Rachael Harms (515)729-6108,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Rob Ellerman 816-304-4434,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
MELANEE STANBROUGH
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 727584
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
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
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
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio
Details
- Parcel number: 1614206055
- 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
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
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: $212/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $254,720
- Annual tax amount: $4,108
- Date on market: 10/3/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2025 | Sold | $305,000-1.6%$212/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #727584 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2025 | Pending sale | $310,000$216/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #727584 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $310,000+44.2%$216/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #727584 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2021 | Sold | $215,000$150/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #628571 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,940 +2% | $254,720 +2.2% |
| 2024 | $3,862 -2.8% | $249,140 |
| 2023 | $3,972 +10.2% | $249,140 +17.4% |
| 2022 | $3,604 +6.7% | $212,180 +8.9% |
| 2021 | $3,378 +2.1% | $194,760 +7% |
| 2020 | $3,310 +1.6% | $181,990 |
| 2019 | $3,258 -0.4% | $181,990 +6.4% |
| 2018 | $3,270 | $171,080 |
| 2017 | $3,270 +8.1% | $171,080 +10.1% |
| 2016 | $3,025 +2.8% | $155,430 |
| 2015 | $2,944 +6.2% | $155,430 |
| 2014 | $2,772 -2% | $155,430 |
| 2013 | $2,830 -0.7% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,850 +3.7% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,748 +2.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,684 +2.1% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,628 +3.6% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,536 -5.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,672 | -- |
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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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