Welcome to Augustine! This stunning and unique home with interesting features & updates galore and nearly 4,500 sqft is waiting for you! Could also be a multi-generation home. You'll love the 14 foot ceililngs in entry, living and dining rms, and the very plush carpet. Home has custom made wood shutters for its generous windows. Kit has granite counter tops, stainless appl and pantry area. Kit and kitchenette area has maple flooring. Upper level deck has pull out cover. Check out the Master BDR with sitting room/office, day kitchen & huge walk-in closet. Home totals 4BR, 3 full and 2 half baths. Stairway to lower level is placed in an area you'll love. LL has equipped theatre rm, bar, lg family rm, tons of storage & patio. We are energy efficient, have central vac, sprinkler system, well placed 3 car gar with acrylic floors, lndscpd lawn including attractive berm. Planting trees for perimeter privacy.
Absolutely the BEST PRICED home in Augustine!! Unique 4BR Ranch with approx 4500 Sq Ft of great living space. 2 Bedrms on main level and 2 Bedrms in finished Lower Level. 14' ceilings in Entry, Living Room and Dining Room (formal and elegant). Stunning Master Suite includes morning Kitchen with wet bar. 1st floor laundry. First level has 2 full and one 1/2 bath. Finished Walkout Lower Level has 1 full and one 1/2 bath. Maple Kitchen with granite counter tops and tile back splash. Wide trim (maple & white), maple hardwood floors, theatre room & bar with formica and bar sink. Large premium Windsor-clad windows. Full sod irrigation. Backs to open field - Pioneer. View of downtown Des Moines from back windows. Exterior is HardiPlank and cultured stone. Priced right - future re-sale should be fabulous!
DMMLS #285375
Jun 27, 2006
Listed
$103,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,324 (+4.2%)
$178,600 + $518,500
$697,100
2025
$10,870 (+5.1%)
$178,600 + $518,500
$697,100
2024
$10,340 (+2.9%)
$175,500 + $451,500
$627,000
2023
$10,052 (−10.5%)
$175,500 + $451,500
$627,000
2022
$11,232 (−1.2%)
$156,600 + $379,500
$536,100
2021
$11,374 (+1.7%)
$156,600 + $379,500
$536,100
2020
$11,182 (−10.7%)
$156,600 + $379,500
$536,100
2019
$12,520 (+2.6%)
$150,700 + $366,400
$517,100
2018
$12,198 (+2.6%)
$150,700 + $366,400
$517,100
2017
$11,894 (+0.9%)
$150,700 + $385,500
$536,200
2016
$11,786 (+10.3%)
$132,500 + $380,400
$512,900
2013
$10,684
$129,100 + $374,600
$503,700
Tax history for 8518 Prairie Ridge Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,324 (+4.2%)
$178,600 + $518,500
$697,100
2025
$10,870 (+5.1%)
$178,600 + $518,500
$697,100
2024
$10,340 (+2.9%)
$175,500 + $451,500
$627,000
2023
$10,052 (−10.5%)
$175,500 + $451,500
$627,000
2022
$11,232 (−1.2%)
$156,600 + $379,500
$536,100
2021
$11,374 (+1.7%)
$156,600 + $379,500
$536,100
2020
$11,182 (−10.7%)
$156,600 + $379,500
$536,100
2019
$12,520 (+2.6%)
$150,700 + $366,400
$517,100
2018
$12,198 (+2.6%)
$150,700 + $366,400
$517,100
2017
$11,894 (+0.9%)
$150,700 + $385,500
$536,200
2016
$11,786 (+10.3%)
$132,500 + $380,400
$512,900
2013
$10,684
$129,100 + $374,600
$503,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.65 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,487
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
24100313002751
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished, Walk-Out Access
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Other Features: Wet Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, See Remarks, Cable TV, Window Treatments
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Cement Siding, Stone
Builder Name: Galway Homes Inc
Has Home Warranty
Exterior Features
Security Features: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.65
Lot Size Acres: 0.65
Lot Size Dimensions: 164x172
Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,980
Foundation Details: Poured
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $11,376
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Location
HOA Information
Association Name: Augustine Homeowners Assoc.
Association Name 2: Sue Clark Real Estate Serv
Association Fee: $600
Annually
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,487
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 24100313002751
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Beaver Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Summit Middle School
Public 6-7 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Johnston Senior High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Johnston, IA • 50131
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$720,000 – $871,000
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