Nestled in an established Waukee neighborhood, this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offers a comfortable layout with thoughtful updates and extra living space. The finished basement features a cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace and wet bar—perfect for movie nights, watching the game, or entertaining friends. Step outside to enjoy the fully fenced backyard with a privacy fence and patio, creating a great space for pets, kids, gardening, or relaxing outdoors. A detached 2-car garage provides plenty of room for parking and storage. Conveniently located near Waukee schools, parks, shopping, and dining, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, functionality, and location.
Pending
$279,900
285 Gray Ave, Waukee, IA 50263
3beds
1,008sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
7,919 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$278/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wet barFinished basementComfortable layoutExtra living spaceThoughtful updatesCozy family roomWood-burning fireplace
- 27 days |
- 552 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Molly Bjork (515)216-3839,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745535
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & 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
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Wet Bar, Dining Area, Fireplace, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,008
- Total interior livable area: 1,008 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 744
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,919 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1233407015
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Waukee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $278/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $239,640
- Annual tax amount: $3,804
- Date on market: 7/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 28 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Pending sale | $279,900$278/sqft |
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| 7/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,900+15.4%$278/sqft |
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| 5/16/2023 | Sold | $242,500$241/sqft |
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| 4/14/2023 | Pending sale | $242,500$241/sqft |
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| 4/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $242,500$241/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,804 +2.6% | $239,640 +7% |
| 2024 | $3,708 +0.4% | $223,860 +1% |
| 2023 | $3,694 +7% | $221,660 +11.4% |
| 2022 | $3,452 +1.8% | $198,920 +5.5% |
| 2021 | $3,390 +5.7% | $188,530 +11.1% |
| 2020 | $3,208 +1.7% | $169,670 |
| 2019 | $3,154 +6.6% | $169,670 +6.7% |
| 2018 | $2,958 | $159,010 +4.4% |
| 2017 | $2,958 +9.1% | $152,250 +7% |
| 2016 | $2,711 +3.8% | $142,340 +4.4% |
| 2015 | $2,612 +3.3% | $136,300 -2.3% |
| 2014 | $2,528 -3.6% | $139,490 |
| 2013 | $2,622 +0.2% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,616 +4.1% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,514 +2.2% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,460 +8.9% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,258 +3.4% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,184 -5% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,298 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50263
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Waukee Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Waukee South Middle SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10Waukee Senior High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.9 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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