Beautifully maintained Waukee townhome with thoughtful updates throughout! Features stunning real white oak hardwood floors on the main and second levels and fresh new paint on both floors. Popcorn ceilings removed and replaced with modern knockdown texture. The upstairs bathroom includes new hardware, faucets, handles, shower head, and upgraded piping. Recent updates include a new water heater (June 2025), two new bifold barn doors, new smoke/CO alarms, new outlets and light switches, and all new light fixtures and ceiling fans. Enjoy a finished lower level (potential bonus room) with surround sound wiring and a ¾ bath, plus an expanded front patio and a 2-car garage. Conveniently located near Target, Hy-Vee, and other Waukee amenities for easy everyday living.
For sale
Price cut: $5.5K (8/13)
$229,500
555 SE Laurel St Unit 2, Waukee, IA 50263
2beds
1,144sqft
Townhouse, Condominium
Built in 1996
1,363 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$201/sqft
$440/mo HOA
What's special
Expanded front patio
- 128 days |
- 419 |
- 12 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Andy Rudnitsky (312)919-1329,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 738480
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Dining Area, See Remarks, Cable TV
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,144
- Total interior livable area: 1,144 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 550
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 1,363 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 62
Details
- Parcel number: 1234209003
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Condominium
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $440 monthly
- HOA name: Westgate Townhomes
- Second HOA name: West Mgmt
- Second HOA phone: 515-778-7590
Location
- Region: Waukee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $201/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $215,720
- Annual tax amount: $3,237
- Date on market: 4/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 128 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Price change | $229,500-2.3%$201/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #738480 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $235,000-1.7%$205/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #738480 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2025 | Listing removed | $239,000$209/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730440 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $239,000+5.4%$209/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730440 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2024 | Sold | $226,840-5.5%$198/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #693776 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2024 | Pending sale | $239,999$210/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #693776 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2024 | Price change | $239,999-2%$210/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #693776 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2024 | Price change | $244,999-2%$214/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #693776 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $249,900+53.3%$218/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #693776 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2020 | Sold | $163,000$142/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #604690 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,064 -1.9% | $215,720 +5.6% |
| 2024 | $3,124 -5.3% | $204,240 |
| 2023 | $3,298 +6.7% | $204,240 +14.3% |
| 2022 | $3,092 +20.1% | $178,630 +5.2% |
| 2021 | $2,574 +2.2% | $169,810 +25.7% |
| 2020 | $2,518 +1.4% | $135,060 |
| 2019 | $2,484 +1.9% | $135,060 +6.3% |
| 2018 | $2,438 | $127,040 |
| 2017 | $2,438 +5% | $127,040 +4% |
| 2016 | $2,321 +5% | $122,200 +4.8% |
| 2015 | $2,210 +11.3% | $116,600 +4.6% |
| 2014 | $1,986 +2.3% | $111,520 |
| 2013 | $1,942 -1.5% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,972 -6.1% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,100 +2.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,050 +2.5% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,000 +13.9% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,756 -5.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,850 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50263
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Grant Ragan ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Waukee Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Prairieview SchoolGrades: 9Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Waukee
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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