Wonderful home on 2.32 wooded acres. Secluded retreat within city limits on quiet culdesac. 5 min from downtown & Ingersoll District. Walk to Grays Lake & Brody Park. 2500+ sqft finish. Main floor has formal dining room, great room, 1st floor laundry, kitchen pantry, two beds, main bath. Personal touches: Swedish, spoon carved mantle from inside the classic Hotel Savery Downtown Des Moines as well as gates from hotel's former wine room. Master has French doors to deck, walk-in closet & master bath with separate shower & jacuzzi tub. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, multi-level deck overlooking in-ground, heated swimming pool. Lower level features bedroom, 3/4 bath, fireplace, built-ins, large storage area, and big bar plus room for easy expansion or fourth bedroom. Sit on the deck off eat-in kitchen in the evening & watch wildlife. NEW stainless Whirlpool appliances, NEW Cement Board Siding with warranty. NEW exterior doors. Carrier Furnace & AC replaced in 2008. Roof installed 2007
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
2.32 acresLot Size
$317Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Brett Fine• RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with Robert Langloss• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with Kelly Schall• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source:DMMLS #505515
Redfin Estimate
$519,416
$19K since sold in July 2024$10K since September
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This home's estimate is 45.9% higher than the average sale price ($356K) of 6 comparable homes.
Wonderful home on 2.32 wooded acres. Secluded retreat within city limits on quiet culdesac. 5 min from downtown & Ingersoll District. Walk to Grays Lake & Brody Park. 2500+ sqft finish. Main floor has formal dining room, great room, 1st floor laundry, kitchen pantry, two beds, main bath. Personal touches: Swedish, spoon carved mantle from inside the classic Hotel Savery Downtown Des Moines as well as gates from hotel's former wine room. Master has French doors to deck, walk-in closet & master bath with separate shower & jacuzzi tub. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, multi-level deck overlooking in-ground, heated swimming pool. Lower level features bedroom, 3/4 bath, fireplace, built-ins, large storage area, and big bar plus room for easy expansion or fourth bedroom. Sit on the deck off eat-in kitchen in the evening & watch wildlife. NEW stainless Whirlpool appliances, NEW Cement Board Siding with warranty. NEW exterior doors. Carrier Furnace & AC replaced in 2008. Roof installed 2007
DMMLS #370950
Nov 5, 2010
Sold
$260,000
$158/sq ft
Jul 22, 2010
Listed
$285,000
$174/sq ft
+9
This home almost has the feeling of country living being nestled into a secluded area at the end of a cul-de-sac sitting on almost 2 acres of mostly timber offering complete privacy, yet only 3 minutes from Gray's Lake and Wakonda Club and 6 minutes to downtown and the airport. You will truly enjoy being home to relax or entertain family and friends with the in-ground pool surrounded by a large deck and a quality finished lower level with a second fireplace, built-ins & beautiful built-in professionally handcrafted bar. The main floor of this walkout ranch offers a formal dining room, great room, 1st floor laundry & pantry off the kitchen, two bedrooms & a main bath. The master bedroom has French doors to the deck, walk-in closet & master bath with separate shower & Jacuzzi tub. The lower level features another bedroom, 3/4 bath & a large storage area. You can sit on the deck off of the eat-in kitchen in the evening & watch the wildlife. Hardwood in kitchen & dining room.
DMMLS #305422
Sep 28, 2007
Sold
$250,000
$152/sq ft
May 2, 2007
Listed
$259,333
$158/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,236 (+18.4%)
$118,300 + $366,700
$485,000
2025
$7,802 (+2.1%)
$118,300 + $366,700
$485,000
2024
$7,642 (−4.8%)
$102,200 + $296,700
$398,900
2023
$8,028 (+0.8%)
$102,200 + $296,700
$398,900
2022
$7,964 (+4.7%)
$92,300 + $257,200
$349,500
2021
$7,604 (−3.7%)
$92,300 + $257,200
$349,500
2020
$7,894 (+7.7%)
$92,300 + $257,200
$349,500
2019
$7,328 (+1.1%)
$82,400 + $230,900
$313,300
2018
$7,248 (+7.3%)
$82,400 + $230,900
$313,300
2017
$6,758 (+6.1%)
$72,000 + $209,200
$281,200
2016
$6,368
$61,700 + $196,700
$258,400
Tax history for 2801 Virginia Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,236 (+18.4%)
$118,300 + $366,700
$485,000
2025
$7,802 (+2.1%)
$118,300 + $366,700
$485,000
2024
$7,642 (−4.8%)
$102,200 + $296,700
$398,900
2023
$8,028 (+0.8%)
$102,200 + $296,700
$398,900
2022
$7,964 (+4.7%)
$92,300 + $257,200
$349,500
2021
$7,604 (−3.7%)
$92,300 + $257,200
$349,500
2020
$7,894 (+7.7%)
$92,300 + $257,200
$349,500
2019
$7,328 (+1.1%)
$82,400 + $230,900
$313,300
2018
$7,248 (+7.3%)
$82,400 + $230,900
$313,300
2017
$6,758 (+6.1%)
$72,000 + $209,200
$281,200
2016
$6,368
$61,700 + $196,700
$258,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
N2B
Neighborhood District
N2b is intended for contemporary, mid-size lots for single- and two-household residential houses within a more flexible building form and located in contemporary neighborhoods pursuant to House A building type in section 135- 2.13 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Jan 15, 2025 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
Heat pump
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,609
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BRIARWOOD HEIGHTS 3
Living Sq. Ft: 1,641
Building Sq. Ft: 2,834
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: PARCEL A BOOK 14839 PAGE 983 BNG PRT OF OUTLOTS C & D & LOT 15 BRIARWOOD HEIGHTS PLAT 3
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 484
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 101,077
Legal Lot Number: 15
Acres: 2.32
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,641
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 01000423423002
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Park Ave Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
2/10
Brody Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
2/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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