Set on a . 77 acre lot on a cul-de-sac, with a private back yard with mature trees, located in Southfork, a luxury neighborhood, near the Des Moines Golf & Country Club & Waukee Eason Elementary School, this two-story home was a former Home Show winner & has 3,411 total SF, including a daylight finished basement, 3.5 baths, a vaulted living room with wood floors; kitchen with island, new stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, granite counters, and tile floors; family room with wood floors and gas fireplace. The second floor has 3 BRs, a loft/office and 2 full baths. The finished daylight basement has a 4th BR, full bath, and family room. There is a 318 SF sunroom with included hot tub and gas fireplace. Lawn irrigation water is from a private well on the NW corner of the property, so there is no charge to water your lawn. There is also a newer ceramic tile deck (2020) in the back and a covered front porch & a handy circular brick driveway to drop off guests. Updates are roof (2026), all stainless appliances in kitchen (2026), furnace (2020), CA (2020) & hot water heater (2025). There is room for additional 3-car garage on the lot. This is one of the great walking neighborhoods in the city. See you soon.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
0.77 acresLot Size
$229Price/Sq.Ft.
$42/moHOA Dues
3 car garageParking
Listed by Rick Wanamaker• Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Est. $3,072 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 870 SE Walnut Ridge Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
DMMLS #745762
Sep 30, 2026
Sold
$620,000
$229/sq ft
Sep 9, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 9, 2026
Relisted
—
Sep 9, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 22, 2026
Listed
$675,000
$249/sq ft
DMMLS #733308
Jul 21, 2026
Listing Removed
—
May 27, 2026
Price Changed
$695,000
$256/sq ft
Apr 21, 2026
Price Changed
$735,000
$271/sq ft
Feb 12, 2026
Price Changed
$775,000
$286/sq ft
Jan 22, 2026
Listed
$835,000
$308/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 19, 1995
Sold
$215,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 31, 1990
Sold
$245,000
$90/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,158 (−4.4%)
$160,000 + $465,880
$625,880
2025
$9,580 (+10.5%)
$160,000 + $465,880
$625,880
2024
$8,670 (+3.5%)
$160,000 + $445,580
$605,580
2023
$8,376 (+16.4%)
$160,000 + $427,670
$587,670
2022
$7,196 (−2.5%)
$140,000 + $395,780
$535,780
2021
$7,382 (+2.1%)
$90,000 + $293,310
$383,310
2020
$7,230 (−3.1%)
$90,000 + $293,310
$383,310
2019
$7,464 (+1.7%)
$90,000 + $281,420
$371,420
2018
$7,336 (+0.6%)
$90,000 + $274,680
$364,680
2017
$7,292 (+6.9%)
$90,000 + $274,680
$364,680
2016
$6,820 (+14.2%)
$90,000 + $274,680
$364,680
2014
$5,974
$90,000 + $251,750
$341,750
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.77 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
3,741
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dallas County
APN
1236376010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
A-1
Agricultural District
The A-1 District is intended to retain land suited for eventual development of urban uses in a productive agricultural use until the community can feasibly extend its urban services and thus grow in an orderly manner.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Golf related
Kennel
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Daylight, Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Gas Log
Interior Features
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Frame
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Hot Tub/Spa
Pool and Spa Information
Has Spa
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.77
Lot Size Acres: 0.77
Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: RES
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 700
Foundation Details: Poured
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $9,753
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
Has Home Owners Association
Association Name: Southfork
Association Name 2: Scott Nystrom
Association Fee: $500
Annually
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,741
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.77 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Dallas County
APN: 1236376010
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Eason Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Waukee South Middle School
Public 6-7 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
Waukee Senior High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
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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
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Waukee. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
5.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$613,000 – $743,000
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