Step inside this charming and unique 2BR/2BA home in a highly desirable location near everything in West Des Moines! This home is refreshed and move-in ready with an updated kitchen, new carpet, fresh paint throughout and new ceiling texture on the main level! The updated kitchen includes soft close cabinets/drawers, newer SS appliances and just installed GFCI outlets. Also updated are the Water Heater(2020) and Roof/Gutters(2023). On the upper level you have 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and laundry. On the main level you have a large living area, half bath, fireplace and walk out onto your newly resurfaced deck overlooking a large green space with no shared unit to the South. Walk down the newly carpeted steps to your tuck under heated garage and private storage closet. Utilities are impressively low at $55/mo for Gas/Electric!
Sold for $129,900
$129,900
5242 Dakota Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2beds
1,008sqft
Townhouse, Condominium
Built in 1988
609 Square Feet Lot
$130,300 Zestimate®
$129/sqft
$1,460 Estimated rent
Home value
$130,300
$124,000 - $138,000
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Updated kitchenNewer ss appliancesNew carpetNewly resurfaced deckNew ceiling textureJust installed gfci outlets
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Listed by:
Joel Goetsch (515)240-6183,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Rob Ellerman 816-304-4434,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Lake, David
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724758
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,008
- Total interior livable area: 1,008 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 609 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 35
Details
- Parcel number: 32004947522003
- Zoning: PUD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Condominium
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Storage Facilities
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $325 monthly
- HOA name: Dakota Townhome Association
- Second HOA name: Tripplet Keri Eddy HOA
- Second HOA phone: 515-232-5240
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $129/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $141,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,143
- Date on market: 8/21/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 53 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | Sold | $129,900$129/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #724758 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Pending sale | $129,900$129/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724758 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2025 | Price change | $129,900-3.7%$129/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724758 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Price change | $134,900-3.6%$134/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724758 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $139,900+68.6%$139/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724758 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2001 | Sold | $83,000+12.9%$82/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/1998 | Sold | $73,500$73/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,982 +2.3% | $141,300 +6.5% |
| 2024 | $1,938 -2.7% | $132,700 |
| 2023 | $1,992 +1.3% | $132,700 +18.5% |
| 2022 | $1,966 +0.8% | $112,000 |
| 2021 | $1,950 +1.8% | $112,000 +5.9% |
| 2020 | $1,916 +9.1% | $105,800 |
| 2019 | $1,756 | $105,800 +12.3% |
| 2018 | $1,756 | $94,200 |
| 2017 | $1,756 +2.5% | $94,200 +2.8% |
| 2016 | $1,714 | $91,600 |
| 2015 | $1,714 +4.1% | $91,600 +1.7% |
| 2014 | $1,646 | $90,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $90,100 -2.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $92,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $92,800 -3.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $96,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $96,200 -0.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $97,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $97,100 +3.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $94,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $94,200 +12.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $84,050 +4.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $80,130 |
| 2001 | -- | $80,130 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50265
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Crossroads Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Valley SouthwoodsGrades: 9Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.2 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.
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