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For sale by owner
  • $458,830

    5535 S Prairie View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266

    3beds
    2,900sqft
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    $3,317/mo
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 2010
    3,136 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $158/sqft
    $83/mo HOA

    What's special

    Finished basement
    The total price is for the house, all furnishings and decor, and an established short-term rental business! Great investor opportunity!! The deal will be structured like this: Real Estate: $397,580 Turnkey STR Business & Assets: $61,250 Private Off-Market Sale • Direct from Owner Acquire a fully furnished and stocked, professionally designed, established short-term rental in one of West Des Moines' most desirable and walkable neighborhoods complete with established operations and documentation, all 5-star guest reviews, professional photography and branding, vendor relationships and operations, guest book, guest messaging templates, bookings into 2027, and 30 days of post-closing host support. Spacious 3-story home (2,900 total SF) home in aesthetically pleasing walkable neighborhood with a finished basement, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, finished basement, 2 living rooms, 2-car garage, bonus room in the basement for storage or finishing to match a particular STR niche, small lot for lower yard maintenance costs and higher cost segregation study possibility. STR friendly HOA run by development group--not neighborhood board. Two-year WDM Rental Certificate good through August 2028 and transfers to new owner. Inquire for financial and performance information.
    What the owner loves about this home
    This short-term rental checks all the boxes: turnkey, location, fully and thoughtfully furnished, professional design, lots of space, meaningful and memorable branding, high performance, exceptional guest experience as shown by all 5-star reviews, growth opportunity, STR friendly neighborhood and City, and bookings for the rest of 2026 and into 2027 that will transfer to the new owner. This is truly an opportunity to hit the ground running with an STR investment! For investors considering an STR acquisition in 2026, the timing of buying in the last quarter of the year may provide an opportunity to explore accelerated depreciation and material-participation strategies with their CPA or tax advisor.
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    Property Owner (515) 306-6737

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Electric
      Cooling
      • Central
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Other, Carpet
      • Basement: Finished
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,900 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Garage - Attached
      Features
      • Exterior features: Cement / Concrete
      Lot
      • Size: 3,136 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 32004127198073

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Conventional
      Materials
      • concrete
      • Foundation: Concrete
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2010

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • HOA fee: $83 monthly
      Location
      • Region: West Des Moines

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $158/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $370,000
      • Annual tax amount: $5,038
      • Date on market: 9/20/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $2,800/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/20/2026Listed for sale$458,830+25.7%$158/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        8/12/2024Sold$365,000-7.6%$126/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #690517 Report a problem
        7/20/2024Pending sale$395,000$136/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #690517 Report a problem
        7/2/2024Price change$395,000-1.2%$136/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #690517 Report a problem
        5/28/2024Price change$399,9000%$138/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #690517 Report a problem
        4/23/2024Price change$400,000-3.6%$138/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #690517 Report a problem
        4/8/2024Price change$415,000-2.4%$143/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #690517 Report a problem
        4/1/2024Price change$425,000-2.3%$147/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #690517 Report a problem
        3/14/2024Price change$434,900-1.2%$150/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #690517 Report a problem
        3/5/2024Listed for sale$440,000+67.3%$152/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #690517 Report a problem
        1/14/2015Sold$263,000-0.4%$91/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #435032 Report a problem
        12/22/2014Pending sale$264,156$91/sqft
        Source: BHHS FIRST REALTY WESTOWN #435032 Report a problem
        12/1/2014Price change$264,156+0.1%$91/sqft
        Source: BHHS FIRST REALTY WESTOWN #435032 Report a problem
        10/17/2014Price change$263,781-0.1%$91/sqft
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        8/27/2014Price change$264,156+0.1%$91/sqft
        Source: BHHS FIRST REALTY WESTOWN #435032 Report a problem
        4/30/2014Listed for sale$263,781$91/sqft
        Source: BHHS FIRST REALTY WESTOWN #435032 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,038 +2.2%$370,000 +15.1%
        2024$4,930 -8.2%$321,500
        2023$5,370 +1.2%$321,500 +12%
        2022$5,306 -4.7%$287,000
        2021$5,566 +1.6%$287,000 +0.3%
        2020$5,478 -0.3%$286,100
        2019$5,494 -0.2%$286,100 +6.7%
        2018$5,506 $268,200
        2017$5,506 +3%$268,200 +3.8%
        2016$5,346 $258,500
        2015$5,346 $258,500 +861566.7%
        2014-- $30
        2013-- $30
        2012-- $30 -100%
        2011-- $73,100 +70%
        2010-- $43,000 +143233.3%
        2009-- $30
        2008-- $30
        2007-- $30
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 50266

        Getting around

        57 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        44 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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