So close to downtown, yet secluded! Custom-built, executive home with grand entry. With 4 levels & 4,000+ sqft of finished living space you will have plenty of room. Nearly 1 acre, heavily wooded lot at the end of a cul-de-sac in SW DSM. Open floor plan with high ceilings, skylights and large windows with views of the surrounding woods. 2 fireplaces, cherry hardwood floors, open kitchen w/ granite counters, & maple + cherry cabinetry with pull out shelves. Breakfast nook, bar seating for 6 & formal dining room. 4 bedrooms + 4 baths. 4 seasons room, Japanese garden patio plus room to upgrade the deck. Lower level would make a great guest/nanny suite or home office w/ private entrance. Huge owners suite & cedar walk in closet. Custom nooks & lighting to showcase art. Tons of storage. 2 water heaters. New HVAC 2020. 2 parcels included! Easy access to bike trails, downtown, airport & Gray's Lake.
Fabulous custom built multi-level contemporary home with over 4,000 sq. ft. of living space. This home is a "nature lover's dream" located on . 874 acre private and heavily wooded lot at the end of a cul-de-sac in SW Des Moines with EASY access to downtown, airport and Gray's Lake Park. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths. Open sunny floor plan with high ceilings, skylights and many large windows with views of the surrounding woods. 2 fireplaces, cherry hardwood floors, open kitchen with granite counter tops and maple and cherry cabinetry. Indoor glass brick waterfall and gorgeous interior decorating with many walls and lighted areas for showcasing art and sculptures. 2+ attached garage, several outdoor living spaces including a Japanese garden. This home has been lovingly cared for and is ready for its new owners to move in and LOVE! Appraised for $480,000.
DMMLS #525662
Jan 24, 2017
Listing Removed
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Sep 15, 2016
Listed
$437,500
$138/sq ft
DMMLS #450487
Nov 19, 2015
Listing Removed
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Sep 16, 2015
Listed
$444,000
$140/sq ft
DMMLS #435897
Mar 17, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 13, 2014
Listed
$459,000
$145/sq ft
DMMLS #428535
Apr 9, 2014
Listing Removed
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Dec 17, 2013
Listed
$489,000
$154/sq ft
DMMLS #423740
Dec 6, 2013
Listing Removed
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Aug 27, 2013
Listed
$489,000
$154/sq ft
DMMLS #411522
Jul 12, 2013
Listing Removed
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Jan 22, 2013
Listed
$492,500
$155/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,728 (+11.3%)
$77,200 + $576,100
$653,300
2025
$11,440 (+2.0%)
$77,200 + $576,100
$653,300
2024
$11,212 (−2.3%)
$66,600 + $503,300
$569,900
2023
$11,472 (+0.8%)
$66,600 + $503,300
$569,900
2022
$11,382 (−0.2%)
$60,200 + $435,400
$495,600
2020
$11,400 (+8.3%)
$60,200 + $435,400
$495,600
2019
$10,530 (+1.1%)
$53,800 + $394,700
$448,500
2018
$10,418 (+3.3%)
$53,800 + $394,700
$448,500
2017
$10,090 (+13.0%)
$47,000 + $353,300
$400,300
2016
$8,928
$44,300 + $337,300
$381,600
Tax history for 2808 Virginia Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,728 (+11.3%)
$77,200 + $576,100
$653,300
2025
$11,440 (+2.0%)
$77,200 + $576,100
$653,300
2024
$11,212 (−2.3%)
$66,600 + $503,300
$569,900
2023
$11,472 (+0.8%)
$66,600 + $503,300
$569,900
2022
$11,382 (−0.2%)
$60,200 + $435,400
$495,600
2020
$11,400 (+8.3%)
$60,200 + $435,400
$495,600
2019
$10,530 (+1.1%)
$53,800 + $394,700
$448,500
2018
$10,418 (+3.3%)
$53,800 + $394,700
$448,500
2017
$10,090 (+13.0%)
$47,000 + $353,300
$400,300
2016
$8,928
$44,300 + $337,300
$381,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.56 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
3,175
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
01000423418001
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
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.