What a house in Prairie City!! Small town feel and only 15 min from Des Moines. This home has approx. 3400 SF of finish including 2250 SF on the main, 2x6 construction, 3-seasons room, hardwood floors in the kitchen and dining room, double sided fireplace, Corian countertops in kitchen, granite countertops in main level bathrooms, two newer water heaters and new appliances. Huge finished basement with extra bedroom, family room and lots of storage including a workroom. Home is across the street from the elementary and middle school plus playground. No neighbors behind. AHS Home Warranty included! Great buy!! Seller is licensed realtor in the State of Iowa.
DMMLS #352223
Dec 21, 2009
Sold
$214,500
$110/sq ft
Aug 17, 2009
Listed
$224,900
$115/sq ft
+9
What a house in Prairie City!! Small town feel and only 20 min from Des Moines. This home has 2x6 construction, 3-season porch not included in square feet, hardwood floor in kitchen and dining room, double sided fireplace, Corian countertops in kitchen, granite countertops in all bathrooms, two newer water heaters & newer appliances. Huge finished basement with extra bedroom, family room and lots of storage. Home is across the street from the elementary and middle school plus playground. No neighbors behind house. Great buy!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,360 (+2.4%)
$69,300 + $398,000
$467,300
2025
$6,212 (−1.6%)
$69,300 + $398,000
$467,300
2024
$6,314 (+1.5%)
$69,300 + $398,000
$467,300
2023
$6,222 (+7.8%)
$69,300 + $352,660
$421,960
2022
$5,770 (+6.2%)
$69,300 + $352,660
$421,960
2021
$5,432 (+1.4%)
$69,300 + $277,090
$346,390
2020
$5,358 (+10.7%)
$32,100 + $246,920
$279,020
2019
$4,838 (−0.6%)
$32,100 + $246,920
$279,020
2018
$4,866 (−3.7%)
$29,180 + $214,870
$244,050
2017
$5,052
$29,180 + $214,870
$244,050
Tax history for 500 E Plainsmen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,360 (+2.4%)
$69,300 + $398,000
$467,300
2025
$6,212 (−1.6%)
$69,300 + $398,000
$467,300
2024
$6,314 (+1.5%)
$69,300 + $398,000
$467,300
2023
$6,222 (+7.8%)
$69,300 + $352,660
$421,960
2022
$5,770 (+6.2%)
$69,300 + $352,660
$421,960
2021
$5,432 (+1.4%)
$69,300 + $277,090
$346,390
2020
$5,358 (+10.7%)
$32,100 + $246,920
$279,020
2019
$4,838 (−0.6%)
$32,100 + $246,920
$279,020
2018
$4,866 (−3.7%)
$29,180 + $214,870
$244,050
2017
$5,052
$29,180 + $214,870
$244,050
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.82 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
2,748
Year built
1992
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jasper County
APN
1601116015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Exterior
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.367
Lot Size Acres: 0.367
Zoning: Res
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,794
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,748
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Jasper County
APN: 1601116015
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Prairie City Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
PCM Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
Pcm High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.9mi
4/10
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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 105° 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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Prairie City, IA • 50228
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Estimated sale price
$432,000 – $523,000
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