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Sold for $449,000
  • $449,000

    5324 NW 78th Ct, Johnston, IA 50131

    5beds
    1,668sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1964
    9.23 Acres Lot
    $449,100 Zestimate®
    $269/sqft
    $2,281 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $449,100

    $427,000 - $472,000

    $2,281/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome to your private retreat in the heart of Johnston! Including 3 parcels, this rare 9-acre mostly wooded property offers everyday convenience — just minutes from schools, trails, shopping, and all city amenities...combined with serene views of mature timber boasting deer, turkey and other wildlife, walking trails that wind through your private woods, and plenty of open space for recreation, gardening, or keeping animals. Step inside the nearly 2,700 total finished sq ft home featuring a spacious, open layout designed for comfortable living and entertaining. The home offers 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with a walkout lower level that expands your living space and provides easy access to the outdoors. Cozy up by the fire or take in the view from the vaulted ceiling sun room. Outdoors is a fully fenced yard for domestic pets, and you’ll love the 24’ x 40’ detached outbuilding — fully equipped with power and a concrete floor, ideal for a workshop, hobby space, or extra storage. Located in unincorporated Polk County outside city limits with no covenants or HOA, you have the freedom to live the lifestyle you’ve dreamed of — all while staying close to everything town has to offer. A small horse barn adds even more versatility for those looking for a hobby farm or room for animals. If you’ve been searching for the perfect blend of nature, space, and convenience, this in-town acreage is it!

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    Listed by:

    Ben Bjorholm (515)250-1911,

    1 Percent Lists Evolution

    Bought with:

    Jeff Kinion

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 729981MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
    Features
    • Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
    • Basement: Finished,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,668
    • Total interior livable area: 1,668 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 1,000

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage, One Car Garage, Three Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 4
    Features
    • Levels: Multi/Split
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fire Pit
    • Fencing: Chain Link,Vinyl,Wood,Full
    Lot
    • Size: 9.23 Acres
    • Features: Irregular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 31000758000000
    • Zoning: Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Split-Foyer
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1964

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Johnston

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $269/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $327,600
    • Annual tax amount: $4,080
    • Date on market: 11/6/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 8 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/18/2025Sold$449,000$269/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #729981 Report a problem
    12/15/2025Pending sale$449,000$269/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #729981 Report a problem
    12/15/2025Listed for sale$449,000$269/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #729981 Report a problem
    11/10/2025Pending sale$449,000$269/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #729981 Report a problem
    11/7/2025Listed for sale$449,000+38.2%$269/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #729981 Report a problem
    1/31/2020Sold$325,000-7.1%$195/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #593991 Report a problem
    12/30/2019Pending sale$350,000$210/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #593991 Report a problem
    10/30/2019Listed for sale$350,000$210/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #593991 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,080 +4%$327,600 +13.3%
    2024$3,923 +15.9%$289,100
    2023$3,384 -12.9%$289,100 +31.3%
    2022$3,884 +5.4%$220,100
    2021$3,684 +3.3%$220,100 +10.7%
    2020$3,566 +4.7%$198,800
    2019$3,406 +2%$198,800 +10.3%
    2018$3,340 $180,300
    2017$3,340 +6.4%$180,300 +5.3%
    2016$3,140 $171,300
    2015$3,140 +7.5%$171,300 +4.7%
    2014$2,922 $163,600
    2013-- $163,600 -0.5%
    2012-- $164,400
    2011-- $164,400 -8.9%
    2010-- $180,500
    2009-- $180,500
    2008-- $180,500
    2007-- $180,500 +17%
    2006-- $154,300
    2005-- $154,300 +3.6%
    2003-- $148,940 +4.2%
    2002-- $142,950
    2001-- $142,950
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 50131

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Johnston

    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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