Almost 5-acre wooded lot in Cumming, just a few minutes from West Des Moines and the Rec-Plex. This unique berm home offers a living space with a farmhouse-inspired interior and updates throughout. The kitchen features newer cabinets, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The open floor plan makes the most of the home's southern exposure, with an abundance of windows providing plenty of natural light.
The extra large main bedroom features a large closet, and private bathroom. Upstairs includes two additional bedrooms, one with its own private patio, along with a den/playroom and bathroom. The laundry area also includes a convenient dog-washing station with direct outside access to the fenced backyard.
Outside, you'll find a newer deck with hot tub, detached shop/kennel, mature wooded acreage, and plenty of privacy. Additional improvements include a newer septic system, solar panels, and new high-impact shingles installed in summer 2026.
For sale
$789,000
34838 Maffitt Lake Rd, Cumming, IA 50061
3beds
3,064sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
4.88 Acres Lot
$746,300 Zestimate®
$258/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Plenty of privacyMature wooded acreageNew high-impact shinglesOpen floor planQuartz countertopsFarmhouse-inspired interiorFenced backyard
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kurt Clements (855)456-4945,
ListWithFreedom.com Inc
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 749642
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,064
- Total interior livable area: 3,064 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 4.88 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1635426005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cumming
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $258/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $644,850
- Annual tax amount: $5,808
- Date on market: 9/19/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$746,300
$709,000 - $784,000
$2,633/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $789,000+12.7%$258/sqft |
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| 6/21/2024 | Sold | $700,000$228/sqft |
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| 4/29/2024 | Pending sale | $700,000$228/sqft |
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| 4/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $700,000+14.8%$228/sqft |
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| 4/20/2022 | Sold | $610,000-8.3%$199/sqft |
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| 3/17/2022 | Pending sale | $665,000$217/sqft |
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| 12/16/2021 | Price change | $665,000-4.9%$217/sqft |
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| 11/15/2021 | Price change | $699,000-6.8%$228/sqft |
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| 11/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $750,000+150.1%$245/sqft |
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| 11/12/2014 | Sold | $299,900$98/sqft |
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| 10/1/2014 | Listed for sale | $299,900$98/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,150 +1.9% | $644,850 +18.2% |
| 2024 | $5,052 -7.1% | $545,580 |
| 2023 | $5,438 +32.4% | $545,580 +11.2% |
| 2022 | $4,106 +0.5% | $490,540 +31.6% |
| 2021 | $4,086 +1.8% | $372,810 +8.1% |
| 2020 | $4,014 +10.6% | $344,720 |
| 2019 | $3,628 +0.3% | $344,720 +16.5% |
| 2018 | $3,616 | $295,780 |
| 2017 | $3,616 -27.4% | $295,780 +20.3% |
| 2016 | $4,980 +56% | $245,810 |
| 2015 | $3,192 +8.4% | $245,810 |
| 2014 | $2,944 +3% | $245,810 |
| 2013 | $2,858 +1.7% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,810 +1.8% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,760 +1.2% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,726 +8.9% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,504 +3% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,430 -6.8% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,606 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50061
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Des Moines
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



