For sale

$359,500

5037 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265

3beds

1,600sqft

$2,537/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1991

10,018 Square Feet Lot

$350,500 Zestimate^®

$225/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Cozy fireplaceFinished lower levelAdditional living spaceMature landscaping

Welcome to this spacious West Des Moines home in a convenient location near shopping, dining, schools and West Glen. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 1,600 square feet above grade plus additional finished space in the lower level. The main living areas offer plenty of room to spread out, while the finished lower level features a cozy fireplace and additional living space. Enjoy the convenience of an attached 2-car garage and outdoor living with a deck, patio and mature landscaping. Located in the West Des Moines School District with easy access to EP True Parkway, I-235 and everything West Des Moines has to offer. Schedule your showing today!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Basement: Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Gas Log

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,600
Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
Finished area below ground: 480

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: Multi/Split

Lot

Size: 10,018 Square Feet
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 32004947710000
Zoning: Resid

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Split-Foyer
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

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: West Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $225/sqft
Tax assessed value: $328,600
Annual tax amount: $5,110
Date on market: 8/21/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$350,500

$333,000 - $368,000

$1,923/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/21/2026	Listed for sale	$359,500+32.2%$225/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747600 Report a problem
7/21/2026	Sold	$272,000+23.6%$170/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/24/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
12/5/2016	Sold	$220,000-3.9%$138/sqft
Source: DMMLS #516898 Report a problem
8/24/2016	Price change	$229,000-2.1%$143/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
8/4/2016	Price change	$234,000-2.1%$146/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
7/22/2016	Price change	$239,000-2.4%$149/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
6/13/2016	Price change	$245,000-2%$153/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
4/17/2016	Price change	$249,900-2%$156/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
3/20/2016	Listed for sale	$254,900+52.6%$159/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
1/4/2008	Sold	$167,000+21.5%$104/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/16/2000	Sold	$137,500$86/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,892 +2.1%	$328,600 +8.7%
2024	$4,792 +1.4%	$302,300
2023	$4,726 +1.2%	$302,300 +23.5%
2022	$4,672 +1.7%	$244,800
2021	$4,594 +1.5%	$244,800 +6.9%
2020	$4,526 +7.2%	$229,100
2019	$4,222 -0.2%	$229,100 +11.2%
2018	$4,232	$206,100
2017	$4,232 +13.6%	$206,100 +9.1%
2016	$3,726	$188,900
2015	$3,726 +9.5%	$188,900 +6.8%
2014	$3,404	$176,800
2013	--	$176,800 +1.5%
2012	--	$174,200
2011	--	$174,200 -2.5%
2010	--	$178,600
2009	--	$178,600 +4.9%
2008	--	$170,200
2007	--	$170,200 +1.6%
2006	--	$167,500
2005	--	$167,500 +7.8%
2003	--	$155,420 +12.5%
2002	--	$138,110
2001	--	$138,110