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For saleErrorPrice cut: $10K (6/26)
$450,000
4beds
1,761sqft

609 Valley West Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265

4beds
1,761sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1983
10,541 sqft
2 Attached garage spaces
$256 price/sqft

What's special

Brand new flooring throughoutNewer roofNewer fenceTwo beautifully updated bathrooms

If you love the charm of an established neighborhood but want the peace of mind of a fully updated home, this one delivers. Nearly $100,000 in updates have been completed within the past 3 years, including brand new flooring throughout, two beautifully updated bathrooms, and a flexible layout designed for comfort ...

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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740533MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Living Room

Kitchen

Primary Bedroom

Zillow last checked:

Listing updated:

Listed by:

M. Beth Van Zee (515)556-2310,

LPT Realty, LLC

Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740533MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 3
  • Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
  • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
  • Central Air
Appliances
  • Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Laundry: Main Level
Features
  • Dining Area, See Remarks, Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
  • Total structure area: 1,761
  • Total interior livable area: 1,761 sqft
  • Finished area below ground: 1,262

Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features: See Remarks
Features
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • Exterior features: Deck
  • Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
  • Size: 10,541 Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 82 x 128
Details
  • Parcel number: 32002190409000
  • Zoning: R

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Modern,Ranch
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Brick
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
  • Year built: 1983

Utilities & green energy

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
  • Has HOA: No
Location
  • Region: West Des Moines

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $256/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $333,700
  • Annual tax amount: $4,770
  • Date on market: 5/11/2026
  • Cumulative days on market: 84 days
  • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
  • Road surface type: Concrete

Price history

DateEventPrice
6/26/2026Price change$450,000-2.2%$256/sqft
Source: DMMLS #740533 Report a problem
6/5/2026Price change$460,000-5.2%$261/sqft
Source: DMMLS #740533 Report a problem
5/11/2026Listed for sale$485,000+52.5%$275/sqft
Source: DMMLS #740533 Report a problem
5/31/2022Sold$318,000-3.6%$181/sqft
Source: DMMLS #650248 Report a problem
4/25/2022Pending sale$329,900$187/sqft
Source: DMMLS #650248 Report a problem
4/22/2022Listed for sale$329,900+52.4%$187/sqft
Source: DMMLS #650248 Report a problem
3/3/2015Sold$216,400-11.3%$123/sqft
Source: DMMLS #441431 Report a problem
8/21/2014Listed for sale$243,900$139/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #441431 Report a problem

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2025$4,766 -0.1%$333,700 +4.8%
2024$4,770 -6.8%$318,400
2023$5,118 -2.1%$318,400 +16.2%
2022$5,226 -1%$273,900
2021$5,278 +1.5%$273,900 +4.1%
2020$5,198 +2.6%$263,200
2019$5,066 -0.2%$263,200 +6.4%
2018$5,078 $247,300
2017$5,078 +6.8%$247,300 +7.6%
2016$4,754 $229,900
2015$4,754 +6.7%$229,900 +0.6%
2014$4,454 $228,500
2013-- $228,500 -0.1%
2012-- $228,800
2011-- $228,800 +4.9%
2010-- $218,100
2009-- $218,100
2008-- $218,100
2007-- $218,100 -2.1%
2006-- $222,800
2005-- $222,800 +5.5%
2003-- $211,270 +0.7%
2002-- $209,840
2001-- $209,840

Find assessor info on the county website

Monthly payment

Est. payment
$2,884/mo
Principal & interest
$2318
Property taxes
$566
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Estimated market value

$441,200

$419,000 - $463,000

$2,287/mo

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Neighborhood: 50265

Nearby schools

Western Hills Elementary School
Grades PK-6 • 0.3 miles
3/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
3/10
Student Progress Rating
3/10
Valley Southwoods
Grades 9 • 1.2 miles
6/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
6/10
Student Progress Rating
6/10
Valley High School
Grades 10-12 • 0.6 miles
4/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
3/10
College Readiness Rating
8/10
Student Progress Rating
3/10

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