Welcome to this immaculate, move-in-ready all-brick ranch situated in a highly desirable SW Des Moines neighborhood. Offering the perfect blend of city convenience and outdoor recreation, this home sits just a short walk or bike ride from Water Works Park and Gray’s Lake, 5 minutes from downtown and the airport, and under 20 minutes from 6 golf courses. Inside, the open-concept layout greets you with vaulted ceilings and durable LVP flooring. The kitchen boasts premium quartersawn oak cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a pantry, breakfast bar, and an eat-in dining area. From there, the space flows effortlessly into a light-filled great room, anchored by an impressive three-sided gas fireplace that beautifully connects to a hearth room or den. Step further into the versatile four-season room—a bonus designed for relaxing year-round that leads directly out to the nearly half-acre lot. The main level features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with heated flooring for ultimate comfort, plus a convenient main-floor laundry. Downstairs, the basement offers a flexible space ideal for a home office or gym, plus plenty of storage. And many of the major updates are already taken care of—including the roof, HVAC system, radon mitigation, garage door, fiberglass front and storm doors, a reverse osmosis water system, and a maintenance-free front porch. Two-car attached garage and storage shed. This home is the ultimate urban-outdoor retreat. Truly a must-see!
For sale
$400,000
3414 Wakonda Ct, Des Moines, IA 50321
3beds
1,988sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
0.44 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$201/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Impressive three-sided gas fireplaceOpen-concept layoutPlenty of storageVersatile four-season roomNearly half-acre lotHeated flooringConvenient main-floor laundry
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Listed by:
Lori Adrianse (515)556-0515,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 748676
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
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, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,988
- Total interior livable area: 1,988 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01005478001000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $201/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $320,700
- Annual tax amount: $5,770
- Date on market: 9/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $400,000+63.5%$201/sqft |
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| 6/15/2017 | Sold | $244,700-2.1%$123/sqft |
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| 5/9/2017 | Pending sale | $249,900$126/sqft |
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| 5/5/2017 | Listed for sale | $249,900$126/sqft |
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| 4/24/2017 | Pending sale | $249,900$126/sqft |
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| 4/20/2017 | Listed for sale | $249,900+70.6%$126/sqft |
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| 11/10/2009 | Sold | $146,500-7.9%$74/sqft |
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| 8/1/2009 | Listing removed | $159,000$80/sqft |
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| 7/3/2009 | Listed for sale | $159,000$80/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,664 -0.2% | $320,700 +4.8% |
| 2024 | $5,678 +6.1% | $306,100 |
| 2023 | $5,352 +0.8% | $306,100 +29.7% |
| 2022 | $5,310 -1.2% | $236,000 |
| 2021 | $5,376 -3.6% | $236,000 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $5,578 +8.9% | $224,000 |
| 2019 | $5,124 -3.3% | $224,000 +12.4% |
| 2018 | $5,300 | $199,200 |
| 2017 | $5,300 +19.5% | $199,200 +11.3% |
| 2016 | $4,434 | $178,900 +1.1% |
| 2015 | $4,434 +8% | $177,000 +4.2% |
| 2014 | $4,104 | $169,800 +0.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $169,200 -0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $170,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $170,500 -9.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $187,800 -1.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $191,100 +8.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $175,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $175,900 +4% |
| 2006 | -- | $169,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $169,200 +5% |
| 2003 | -- | $161,100 -0.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $161,740 |
| 2001 | -- | $161,740 |
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Neighborhood: Southwestern Hills
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




