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$279,900

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1,116

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3220 78th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

About this home

1,314 sq ft finished in this warm, welcoming & full of character, this 3-bdrm, 2-ba Karen Acres ranch feels especially inviting as fall arrives. Rich real oak hardwood floors, warm finishes & cozy seasonal touches offer a refreshing alternative to today’s minimalist interiors. The easy-living ranch layout is offers a light-filled living room, formal dining, eat-in kitchen, front porch & screened-in porch. The fully fenced rear yard is ideal for pets, with direct access to the bike/walking trail. An insulated, heated & cooled garage is perfect for a workshop or hobbies, while a newer shed adds storage. The partially finished lower level offers additional space, future potential & a shower. New roof & driveway in 2020. All appliances stay, including washer/dryer. A classic, well-cared-for home with comfortable spaces inside & out!

Single-familyProperty Type

1963Year Built

8,676 sq ftLot Size

$251Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Laura Shultice • RE/MAX Concepts

Contact: (515) 314-5702

Listing updated: Oct 6, 2026 at 08:19am

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:DMMLS #748686

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$2,047 per month

Principal and interest$1,566

Property taxes

$343

HOA dues

Home insurance

$138

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Karen Acres Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

Urbandale Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

4/10

Urbandale High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

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About Karen

Acres

Karen Acres, located between Douglas Avenue and Meredith Drive, is a mid-century and suburban Urbandale neighborhood with curving residential streets and mature tree cover. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Douglas Avenue corridor near 86th Street, where small storefronts, service counters, and everyday errands set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Ranch houses and split-levels sit on generous lots, with sidewalks and pocket greens breaking up the blocks. Walnut Creek and nearby trail segments add a natural edge for walks and bike commutes. Community pillars nearby include the Urbandale Public Library, Living History Farms, and the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum.

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3220 78th St · $279,900

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Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Dining area
Eat-in kitchen
Window treatments
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Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms

Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One half bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer

Flooring
Hardwood
Laminate
Vinyl

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 3220 78th St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #748686

Sep 18, 2026

Price Changed

$279,900

$251/sq ft

Sep 4, 2026

Listed

$285,000

$255/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 6, 2011

Sold

$148,500

$133/sq ft

DMMLS #381993

Jun 3, 2011

Sold

$148,400

$133/sq ft

Apr 1, 2011

Listed

$149,900

$134/sq ft

Well maintained home in top Urbandale location! Remodeled kitchen and baths. Newer appliances, windows, roof on both house and garage and entry doors. Seller leaving all appalinces including washer and dryer. Nice big 2 1/2 car garage and nicely landscaped back yard. Home backs privately to walking path and home is conveniently located near parks and schools as well as shopping. Basement has some finish but lots of room for more, plus tons of shopping.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,930 (+3.9%)

$56,900 + $195,200

$252,100

2025

$3,784 (−1.1%)

$56,900 + $195,200

$252,100

2024

$3,826 (−1.6%)

$51,000 + $177,700

$228,700

2023

$3,890 (+1.2%)

$51,000 + $177,700

$228,700

2022

$3,844 (+2.6%)

$44,000 + $146,200

$190,200

2021

$3,746 (+4.0%)

$44,000 + $146,200

$190,200

2020

$3,602 (+5.9%)

$44,000 + $146,200

$190,200

2019

$3,400 (+3.9%)

$40,700 + $135,600

$176,300

2018

$3,272 (+8.9%)

$40,700 + $132,100

$172,800

2017

$3,004 (+11.3%)

$36,000 + $120,400

$156,400

2016

$2,698 (+8.4%)

$32,300 + $109,500

$141,800

2013

$2,488

$29,100 + $101,200

$130,300

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

60 ft.

Lot depth

145 ft.

Lot size

8,676 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,116

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,116

Year built

1963

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

31201471000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

Aug 2, 2021 • Final

02 mechanical

Install a mini-split heating and air conditioning system.

HVAC

Nov 14, 2019 • Final

05 deck/porch/pergola permit - residential & commercial

Work on a front porch.

Addition

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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 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Sun exposure

79/ 100

Good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.3 hrs

4.7 hrs

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