Welcome to this charming FOUR bedroom, FOUR bath WDM home offering the perfect blend of comfort, charm & community. The open concept kitchen & dining area flows into the living area centered around a cozy log fireplace. The kitchen has been updated w/ granite countertops, backsplash, SS appliances & has 2 pantries! Take the french doors off of the dining area to a large composite deck w/ a fully fenced flat yard, a shed for extra storage, and driveway w/ additional parking. On the 2nd floor you will find 3 bedrooms & the primary w/ ensuite bath. The basement is fully finished w/ another family room, 4th bedroom & a 3/4 bath. New flooring and carpet throughout the home. All information obtained from seller and public records.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (7/21)
$349,900
5008 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
4beds
1,467sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1991
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$239/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully fenced flat yardShed for extra storageLarge composite deckCozy log fireplace
- 58 days |
- 569 |
- 34 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dev Tharp (515)669-3662,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743765
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Finished,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,467
- Total interior livable area: 1,467 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 522
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Storage
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 54 x 145
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 32004947732000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $239/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $351,100
- Annual tax amount: $5,335
- Date on market: 6/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 57 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Price change | $349,900-1.4%$239/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #743765 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $354,900+27.2%$242/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #743765 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2021 | Sold | $279,000+0.5%$190/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #620028 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2021 | Pending sale | $277,500$189/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #620028 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2020 | Listed for sale | $277,500+11.7%$189/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #620028 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2018 | Sold | $248,350+0.8%$169/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #557782 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2018 | Pending sale | $246,500$168/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2018 | Price change | $246,500-1.4%$168/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2018 | Listed for sale | $250,000$170/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,068 +2.2% | $351,100 +8.6% |
| 2024 | $4,960 +2.7% | $323,400 |
| 2023 | $4,830 +1.2% | $323,400 +24.9% |
| 2022 | $4,772 +1.7% | $259,000 |
| 2021 | $4,692 +1.6% | $259,000 +6.8% |
| 2020 | $4,618 +11.6% | $242,600 |
| 2019 | $4,138 -0.1% | $242,600 +15.2% |
| 2018 | $4,144 | $210,500 |
| 2017 | $4,144 +9.3% | $210,500 +9.6% |
| 2016 | $3,790 | $192,000 |
| 2015 | $3,790 +12.5% | $192,000 +9.7% |
| 2014 | $3,370 | $175,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $175,100 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $175,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $175,400 -3.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $181,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $181,900 +5% |
| 2008 | -- | $173,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $173,200 +3% |
| 2006 | -- | $168,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $168,200 +11.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $150,330 +7.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $139,590 |
| 2001 | -- | $139,590 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Western Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Valley SouthwoodsGrades: 9Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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.
- $335,1003 bd2 ba1.7k sqft5012 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265Off Market
- $333,7003 bd2 ba1.6k sqft5004 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265Off Market
- $308,9003 bd3 ba1k sqft5016 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265Off Market
- $337,0003 bd3 ba1.5k sqft5000 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265Off Market
- $338,6003 bd2 ba1.7k sqft5019 Coachlight Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265Off Market
- $348,8003 bd3 ba1.6k sqft5027 Coachlight Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265Off Market
- $352,7003 bd2 ba1.9k sqft5011 Coachlight Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265Off Market
- $333,6003 bd2 ba1.6k sqft5020 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265Off Market
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
Similar homes
- $379,9004 bd4 ba1.4k sqft4473 Tamara Ln, West Des Moines, IA 50265For Sale
MLS ID #739249, Daniela Downs, RE/MAX Precision. DMMLS - $329,0004 bd3 ba1.6k sqft501 39th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265For Sale
MLS ID #741553, Carol Lunde, Keller Williams Realty GDM. DMMLS - $349,9993 bd2 ba1.7k sqft717 41st St, West Des Moines, IA 50265For Sale
MLS ID #746428, Dan Rozga, RE/MAX Concepts. DMMLS - $295,0003 bd3 ba1.2k sqft5100 Tamara Ln, West Des Moines, IA 50265For Sale
MLS ID #745826, Aubrie Doyle, RE/MAX Results. DMMLS - $365,0003 bd3 ba1.7k sqft766 34th Pl, West Des Moines, IA 50265For SaleMLS ID #741089, Mallory Maahs, Friedrich Realty. DMMLS
- $364,9004 bd3 ba1.7k sqft1167 20th Pl, West Des Moines, IA 50265For SaleMLS ID #740101, Lee Scroggins, Iowa Realty Waukee. DMMLS
- $425,0004 bd3 ba2k sqft700 46th Pl, West Des Moines, IA 50265For SaleMLS ID #746409, Grant Gaumer, Realty ONE Group Impact. DMMLS
- $399,9004 bd3 ba2.1k sqft284 58th Ct, West Des Moines, IA 50266For SaleMLS ID #735584, Kasey Kliegl, RE/MAX Concepts. DMMLS
- $360,0005 bd4 ba2.1k sqft875 Cedar St, Waukee, IA 50263For SaleMLS ID #746780, Ingrid Williams, RE/MAX Concepts. DMMLS
- $359,9003 bd3 ba1.5k sqft1932 Maple Cir, West Des Moines, IA 50265For SaleMLS ID #746151, Donna Levering, Keller Williams Realty GDM. DMMLS
- $444,9003 bd4 ba1.9k sqft4639 Fieldstone Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265For Sale
MLS ID #70699, Justin Greenfield, RE/MAX Precision Otter View. CIBR - $258,0002 bd3 ba1.5k sqft4400 Ep True Pkwy Unit 40, West Des Moines, IA 50265For SaleMLS ID #747217, Cy Phillips, Space Simply. DMMLS
- $329,9004 bd3 ba1.5k sqft4415 Park Lawn Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321For SaleMLS ID #747273, Amy Forte, LPT Realty, LLC. DMMLS
- $365,0004 bd3 ba1.7k sqft885 4th St, Waukee, IA 50263For SaleMLS ID #746984, Molly Thornton, Realty ONE Group Impact. DMMLS
- $350,0003 bd3 ba1.4k sqft860 SE Harper Dr, Waukee, IA 50263For SaleMLS ID #746645, Ty Kilgore, EXIT Realty Midwest. DMMLS
- $339,0003 bd3 ba1.9k sqft1752 NW 101st St, Clive, IA 50325For SaleMLS ID #742095, Rachael Baethke, Real Broker, LLC. DMMLS
- $349,9005 bd3 ba1.3k sqft495 Bel Aire Dr, Waukee, IA 50263For SaleMLS ID #742777, Aimee Lovan, Realty ONE Group Impact. DMMLS
- $314,9005 bd2 ba1.5k sqft8640 Primrose Ln, Clive, IA 50325For SaleMLS ID #746756, Jeremy Kasperbauer, Century 21 Signature. DMMLS
- $235,0003 bd2 ba1.4k sqft4425 Mills Civic Pkwy Unit 1201, West Des Moines, IA 50265For SaleMLS ID #745134, Tiffany Gladfelter, RE/MAX Concepts. DMMLS
- $344,9003 bd3 ba1.9k sqft4432 98th St, Urbandale, IA 50322For SaleMLS ID #739629, Scot Henss, RE/MAX Precision. DMMLS
