Centrally located between Grimes & Waukee and situated in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood, this 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome offers low maintenance living in a peaceful location! The standout feature is the rear view overlooking mature trees and greenspace, creating a relaxing backdrop from the home. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, eat-in island, and backyard view from the sink. Two bedroom and two bathroom upstairs with stack laundry nearby. This townhome setup offers added privacy with no shared walls. The HOA maintains the exterior, the irrigated yard, and the snow for convenient, low-maintenance living. Enjoy a desirable Urbandale location close to walking and biking trails, parks and greenspace, and Walnut Hills Elementary, with convenient access to the surrounding Des Moines metro. Great location in an established neighborhood!
Walnut Creek, located between Meredith Drive and Douglas Avenue, is a residential and park-oriented Urbandale neighborhood with a winding creek corridor and a web of paved trails. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Walnut Creek Regional Park trailhead, where cyclists, runners, and dog-walkers circulate between ballfields, playgrounds, and open lawns. Nearby, Walker Johnston Park’s amphitheater lawn and skate features set a casual, outdoors-first rhythm. Housing reads as late-20th-century subdivisions with mature trees, cul-de-sacs, and pockets of newer infill near green space. Daily routines orbit trail loops, sports complexes, and coffee stops along 86th Street. The landscape stays gently rolling, with creek crossings and wooded edges shaping the views.
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Offer insights
15315 Townsend Ave · $197,000
$197K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $197K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
38 days
The average home goes pending in 85 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Eat-in kitchen
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry on upper level
Flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
Deck
Sprinkler / irrigation system
Home design
2-story home
Rectangular lot
Concrete road frontage
Zoned residential
Parking
Attached two-car garage
Security
Fire alarm
Smoke detectors
Construction
Stone and vinyl siding exterior
Asphalt shingle roof
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Part of Walnut Grove HOA managed by Edge Property Management
Monthly HOA fee of $270 covering grounds and structure maintenance and snow removal
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Centrally located between Grimes & Waukee and situated in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood, this 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome offers low maintenance living in a peaceful location! The standout feature is the rear view overlooking mature trees and greenspace, creating a relaxing backdrop from the home. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, eat-in island, and backyard view from the sink. Two bedroom and two bathroom upstairs with stack laundry nearby. This townhome setup offers added privacy with no shared walls. The HOA maintains the exterior, the irrigated yard, and the snow for convenient, low-maintenance living. Enjoy a desirable Urbandale location close to walking and biking trails, parks and greenspace, and Walnut Hills Elementary, with convenient access to the surrounding Des Moines metro. Great location in an established neighborhood!
DMMLS #748608
Sep 3, 2026
Listed
$197,000
$168/sq ft
DMMLS #542321
Jul 27, 2017
Sold
$139,500
$119/sq ft
Jun 23, 2017
Listed
$139,500
$119/sq ft
+10
This is a well cared for townhome in a pet friendly development! Close to trails, schools and all the shopping Urbandale has to offer! Two bedrooms, two full baths and one quarter. Deck and green space out back. Eat in kitchen and all the appliances stay. Limited to two pets but no weight restrictions!
DMMLS #514510
May 26, 2016
Sold
$133,500
$114/sq ft
Apr 4, 2016
Listed
$133,500
$114/sq ft
DMMLS #309639
Jul 31, 2007
Sold
$134,400
$114/sq ft
Jun 21, 2007
Listed
$134,400
$114/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,942 (−4.1%)
$35,000 + $162,410
$197,410
2025
$3,068 (+17.3%)
$35,000 + $162,410
$197,410
2024
$2,616 (−2.2%)
$35,000 + $162,410
$197,410
2023
$2,676 (+9.6%)
$35,000 + $155,890
$190,890
2022
$2,442 (−1.6%)
$24,000 + $141,700
$165,700
2021
$2,482 (+1.9%)
$20,000 + $115,560
$135,560
2020
$2,436 (+1.4%)
$20,000 + $115,560
$135,560
2019
$2,402 (+11.5%)
$20,000 + $110,370
$130,370
2018
$2,154 (+5.1%)
$20,000 + $101,300
$121,300
2017
$2,050 (−2.8%)
$20,000 + $101,300
$121,300
2016
$2,110 (+12.0%)
$20,000 + $101,300
$121,300
2014
$1,884
$20,000 + $91,710
$111,710
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
963 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2006
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,176
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,176
Year built
2006
Style
Townhouse
County
Dallas County
APN
1224103032
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
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
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Urbandale, IA • 50323
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Urbandale. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11.2 hrs
6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 15315 Townsend Ave
$196,771
$229 under list price of $197K
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