For sale

Price cut: $5.1K (9/18)

$279,900

3220 78th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

3beds

1,116sqft

$2,182/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1963

8,668 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$251/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Formal diningScreened-in porchFully fenced rear yardFront porchNewer shed adds storageEat-in kitchen

1,314 sq ft finished in this warm, welcoming & full of character, this 3-bdrm, 2-ba Karen Acres ranch feels especially inviting as fall arrives. Rich real oak hardwood floors, warm finishes & cozy seasonal touches offer a refreshing alternative to today’s minimalist interiors. The easy-living ranch layout is offers a light-filled living room, formal dining, eat-in kitchen, front porch & screened-in porch. The fully fenced rear yard is ideal for pets, with direct access to the bike/walking trail. An insulated, heated & cooled garage is perfect for a workshop or hobbies, while a newer shed adds storage. The partially finished lower level offers additional space, future potential & a shower. New roof & driveway in 2020. All appliances stay, including washer/dryer. A classic, well-cared-for home with comfortable spaces inside & out!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks, Window Treatments
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
Basement: Partially Finished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,116
Total interior livable area: 1,116 sqft
Finished area below ground: 198

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
Exterior features: Enclosed Porch, Patio, Storage
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

Size: 8,668 Square Feet
Dimensions: 60 x 144.6
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Additional structures: Storage
Parcel number: 31201471000000
Zoning: Res

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: 1963

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Urbandale

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $251/sqft
Tax assessed value: $252,100
Annual tax amount: $4,121
Date on market: 9/4/2026
Cumulative days on market: 32 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/18/2026	Price change	$279,900-1.8%$251/sqft
Source: DMMLS #748686 Report a problem
9/4/2026	Listed for sale	$285,000+92.6%$255/sqft
Source: DMMLS #748686 Report a problem
6/3/2011	Sold	$148,000-1.3%$133/sqft
Source: DMMLS #381993 Report a problem
4/2/2011	Listed for sale	$149,900+55.3%$134/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #381993 Report a problem
9/24/1999	Sold	$96,500$86/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,784 -1.1%	$252,100 +10.2%
2024	$3,826 -1.6%	$228,700
2023	$3,890 +1.2%	$228,700 +20.2%
2022	$3,844 +2.6%	$190,200
2021	$3,746 +4%	$190,200 +7.9%
2020	$3,602 +5.9%	$176,300 +2%
2019	$3,400 +3.9%	$172,800 +10.5%
2018	$3,272	$156,400
2017	$3,272 +11.8%	$156,400 +10.3%
2016	$2,926	$141,800
2015	$2,926 +13.1%	$141,800 +8.8%
2014	$2,588	$130,300
2013	--	$130,300 -0.2%
2012	--	$130,600
2011	--	$130,600 -5.7%
2010	--	$138,500
2009	--	$138,500 +2.1%
2008	--	$135,600
2007	--	$135,600 +8.2%
2006	--	$125,300
2005	--	$125,300 +9.2%
2003	--	$114,780 +9.3%
2002	--	$105,040
2001	--	$105,040