Backing to the Echo Valley Country Club, a 27 hole golf course, on a 1.5 acre estate lot, in this 7,720 SF 1 ½ story 14 rm mansion w/ a 15’ x 34’ (3’-8’ deep) inground concrete pool w/ slide & hot tub. There is a first flr master BR, 5 total BRs, 6 baths, finished walk-out bsmt & 4 car 1,548 SF gar. First flr has a beamed paneled office; formal din rm; vaulted beamed fam rm w/ stone FP & floor to ceiling windows; kit w/ hearth floor & fireplace, travertine tile floors, beamed ceilings, island seats 5 & 6 burner gas cooktop; master BR w/ vaulted beamed ceiling, FP, wood flrs, private covered deck w/ FP; master bath w/ whirlpool, walk-thru shower & 2 vanities; & 1st floor laundry. Second floor has 3 BRs & 3 private baths, 300 SF bonus rm, plus 2nd laundry rm. Walk-out bsmt has sunken fam rm w/ FP; billiard rm; walk-behind wet bar; wine cellar; theater rm; 5th BR & ¾ bath. Also three covered decks & patio; geo-thermal heat & AC; patio with FP & fire pit.
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
1.55 acresLot Size
$342Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Rick Wanamaker• Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Listed by Marcia Wanamaker• Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Just minutes to Des Moines, come see the peaceful setting of this location with unique and stylish custom homes. This lot is over 260' deep and backs to a fairway on the Echo Valley Golf Course and is ideal for a walk-out. Bring your own builder and build your custom dream home.
Public Records
Jun 29, 2005
Sold
$230,000
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$28,198 (−6.6%)
$296,800 + $1,353,000
$1,649,800
2025
$30,184 (+0.1%)
$296,800 + $1,353,000
$1,649,800
2024
$30,150 (+4.3%)
$296,800 + $1,353,000
$1,649,800
2023
$28,894 (+1.0%)
$131,400 + $1,473,100
$1,604,500
2022
$28,608 (−1.0%)
$131,400 + $1,473,100
$1,604,500
2021
$28,904 (+1.6%)
$131,400 + $1,162,700
$1,294,100
2020
$28,450 (−1.8%)
$131,400 + $1,101,200
$1,232,600
2019
$28,972 (+3.2%)
$131,400 + $1,101,200
$1,232,600
2018
$28,078 (−3.7%)
$131,400 + $1,080,200
$1,211,600
2017
$29,164
$131,400 + $1,080,200
$1,211,600
2016
$29,138 (+8.1%)
$131,400 + $1,083,200
$1,214,600
2015
$26,964 (+12.2%)
$131,400 + $1,083,200
$1,214,600
2014
$24,040 (−4.7%)
$131,400 + $990,100
$1,121,500
2013
$25,214
$131,400 + $912,400
$1,043,800
Tax history for 3705 Bluestem Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$28,198 (−6.6%)
$296,800 + $1,353,000
$1,649,800
2025
$30,184 (+0.1%)
$296,800 + $1,353,000
$1,649,800
2024
$30,150 (+4.3%)
$296,800 + $1,353,000
$1,649,800
2023
$28,894 (+1.0%)
$131,400 + $1,473,100
$1,604,500
2022
$28,608 (−1.0%)
$131,400 + $1,473,100
$1,604,500
2021
$28,904 (+1.6%)
$131,400 + $1,162,700
$1,294,100
2020
$28,450 (−1.8%)
$131,400 + $1,101,200
$1,232,600
2019
$28,972 (+3.2%)
$131,400 + $1,101,200
$1,232,600
2018
$28,078 (−3.7%)
$131,400 + $1,080,200
$1,211,600
2017
$29,164
$131,400 + $1,080,200
$1,211,600
2016
$29,138 (+8.1%)
$131,400 + $1,083,200
$1,214,600
2015
$26,964 (+12.2%)
$131,400 + $1,083,200
$1,214,600
2014
$24,040 (−4.7%)
$131,400 + $990,100
$1,121,500
2013
$25,214
$131,400 + $912,400
$1,043,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.