Immaculate 2 story home offering over 3,500 finished sq. ft. total in a highly desirable West Des Moines location. This beautifully maintained property combines generous space, thoughtful updates, and a serene natural setting that is increasingly rare to find.
The home features 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a 3 car garage, with a layout designed for both everyday comfort and effortless entertaining. The upper level includes four bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with a walk in closet and private bath. The main floor offers multiple inviting living spaces: a formal living room, formal dining room, a warm family room with a gas fireplace, and an updated kitchen with brand new appliances (refrigerator, microwave, range, dishwasher), abundant cabinetry, a dining area, and a versatile office space with built in desks.
Throughout the home, beautiful woodwork, fresh paint, new carpet, and quality finishes create a cohesive, move in ready feel. Twelve new windows (less than a year old) frame picturesque views of the quiet, wooded backyard — a truly special outdoor retreat featuring mature trees, lush greenery, and a running creek that brings a sense of calm year round.
Step outside to a freshly stained and painted deck that flows seamlessly into the patio and backyard, creating a natural extension of your living space. Whether you’re enjoying morning coffee, hosting summer gatherings, or simply unwinding at the end of the day, the setting offers unmatched privacy and tranquility.
The finished lower level is ideal for entertaining, complete with a custom bar hookup, generous recreation space, a large 5th bedroom, a full bath, and a cedar room perfect for storing valuable clothing. Additional updates include a new kitchen sink and garbage disposal, washer and dryer less than a year old, and an air conditioner/heater only 5 years old and the roof is about 3 years old. Priced at $475900
Move in ready, meticulously updated, and rich with character — this home offers space, functionality, and a peaceful wooded back drop that elevates everyday living.
For sale by owner
$475,900
519 77th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
5beds
3,500sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 2000
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$136/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomRunning creekBeautiful woodworkQuality finishesQuiet wooded backyardMature treesGenerous recreation space
What the owner loves about this home
The open space, the sunlight throughout the house, the quietness of the nature
- 65 days
- 498
- 11
Listed by:
Property Owner (515) 789-0786
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Other
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Other, Shingle, Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1611279017
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2000
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $136/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $443,540
- Annual tax amount: $6,944
- Date on market: 7/7/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,425/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,900+99.1%$136/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2025 | Listing removed | $2,700$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,700+42.1%$1/sqft |
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| 2/26/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2020 | Listing removed | $1,900$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2019 | Price change | $1,900-5%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,000-4.8%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2015 | Listing removed | $2,100$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2015 | Price change | $2,100+16.7%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2011 | Listed for rent | $1,800$1/sqft |
Source: Postlets Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2010 | Sold | $239,000-11.4%$68/sqft |
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| 10/21/2010 | Price change | $269,900-1.1%$77/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #370450 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2010 | Price change | $272,900-2.5%$78/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #370450 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2010 | Listed for sale | $280,000+13.8%$80/sqft |
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| 7/2/2010 | Sold | $245,944-23.1%$70/sqft |
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| 11/8/2009 | Listing removed | $320,000$91/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #336189 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2009 | Price change | $320,000+8.5%$91/sqft |
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| 5/2/2009 | Price change | $295,000-8.7%$84/sqft |
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| 9/15/2008 | Price change | $323,000-2.1%$92/sqft |
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| 6/18/2008 | Listed for sale | $329,900+10.7%$94/sqft |
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| 6/22/2005 | Sold | $298,000$85/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,944 +1.9% | $443,540 +5.3% |
| 2024 | $6,814 -4.4% | $421,130 |
| 2023 | $7,126 +14.8% | $421,130 +10.7% |
| 2022 | $6,208 -3.1% | $380,580 +13.5% |
| 2021 | $6,404 +1.9% | $335,450 +2% |
| 2020 | $6,282 +3% | $328,750 |
| 2019 | $6,100 -0.5% | $328,750 +8% |
| 2018 | $6,130 | $304,320 |
| 2017 | $6,130 +14.9% | $304,320 +11% |
| 2016 | $5,336 -3% | $274,100 |
| 2015 | $5,502 +6.1% | $274,100 |
| 2014 | $5,186 -0.3% | $274,100 |
| 2013 | $5,200 -4.4% | -- |
| 2012 | $5,440 +4.5% | -- |
| 2011 | $5,206 +4.5% | -- |
| 2010 | $4,980 +11.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $4,478 +14.6% | -- |
| 2008 | $3,906 -5.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $4,116 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50266
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Waukee
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




