Completely updated 2 story in picture perfect Ponderosa area. Property backs to trees, shallow flowing creek and Willow Springs Park. Updates include: complete kitchen remodel, magazine worthy master bathroom with HEATED TILE FLOORS, windows, interior paint, lighting, plumbing fixtures, granite counter tops throughout, central vac system has been added. Natural light floods the home with warmth and views of the beautifully landscaped backyard. First floor features formal dining room, formal living room, den and office. Updated first floor laundry room with sink and mud room. Huge, 2nd floor master suite with two walk-in closets, full master bath with Carrera Marble tile on floors and walls, large soaking tub and custom tiled shower. Second floor features 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Walk-out lower level has an amazing rec room with an additional fireplace, wet bar, and gaming table area. Enjoy the low maintenance exterior.
Sold for $520,000
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$520,000
5561 Ponderosa Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
4beds
2,873sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1998
0.25 Acres Lot
$602,500 Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$4,004 Estimated rent
Home value
$602,500
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,873 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl, Brick
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 32003910752016
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Conventional
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1998
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $181/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $582,100
- Annual tax amount: $8,656
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2024 | Sold | $520,000+8.6%$181/sqft |
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| 8/4/2017 | Sold | $479,000-0.2%$167/sqft |
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| 5/6/2017 | Listing removed | $479,900$167/sqft |
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| 4/27/2017 | Listed for sale | $479,900+21.3%$167/sqft |
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| 11/3/2009 | Sold | $395,500-4.7%$138/sqft |
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| 8/20/2009 | Price change | $414,900-2.4%$144/sqft |
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| 8/2/2009 | Price change | $424,900-1.2%$148/sqft |
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| 7/30/2009 | Listed for sale | $429,900+16.7%$150/sqft |
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| 7/8/2008 | Sold | $368,500+21.8%$128/sqft |
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| 2/1/1999 | Sold | $302,500+426.1%$105/sqft |
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| 4/2/1998 | Sold | $57,500$20/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,656 +2.2% | $582,100 +6.8% |
| 2024 | $8,472 +0.7% | $545,000 |
| 2023 | $8,410 +1.2% | $545,000 +22.6% |
| 2022 | $8,308 +0.8% | $444,400 |
| 2021 | $8,238 +2.8% | $444,400 +6% |
| 2020 | $8,016 +3% | $419,400 +1.2% |
| 2019 | $7,780 -0.2% | $414,600 +6.8% |
| 2018 | $7,794 | $388,300 |
| 2017 | $7,794 +2.7% | $388,300 +3.4% |
| 2016 | $7,588 | $375,700 |
| 2015 | $7,588 +6% | $375,700 +3.8% |
| 2014 | $7,156 | $361,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $361,800 -0.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $365,200 +1.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $360,900 -8.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $395,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $395,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $395,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $395,600 +10.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $358,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $358,300 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $332,480 +7.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $310,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $310,000 |
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Neighborhood: 50266
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