417 Valhigh Rd is a 1,315 square foot house on a 7,830 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's West Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $252,452.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
7,830 sq ftLot Size
$192Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$252,452
$2,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 14.8% lower than the average sale price ($296K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,860 (−1.4%)
$66,900 + $154,900
$221,800
2024
$2,902 (−5.2%)
$59,800 + $140,800
$200,600
2023
$3,060 (+1.3%)
$59,800 + $140,800
$200,600
2022
$3,022 (+4.7%)
$51,600 + $115,700
$167,300
2021
$2,886 (+1.7%)
$51,600 + $115,700
$167,300
2020
$2,838 (+6.6%)
$51,600 + $115,700
$167,300
2019
$2,662
$46,900 + $105,600
$152,500
2018
$2,664 (+4.0%)
$46,900 + $105,600
$152,500
2017
$2,562 (+5.7%)
$41,900 + $96,600
$138,500
2016
$2,424 (+7.7%)
$38,700 + $91,000
$129,700
2013
$2,250
$36,500 + $88,100
$124,600
Tax history for 417 Valhigh Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,860 (−1.4%)
$66,900 + $154,900
$221,800
2024
$2,902 (−5.2%)
$59,800 + $140,800
$200,600
2023
$3,060 (+1.3%)
$59,800 + $140,800
$200,600
2022
$3,022 (+4.7%)
$51,600 + $115,700
$167,300
2021
$2,886 (+1.7%)
$51,600 + $115,700
$167,300
2020
$2,838 (+6.6%)
$51,600 + $115,700
$167,300
2019
$2,662
$46,900 + $105,600
$152,500
2018
$2,664 (+4.0%)
$46,900 + $105,600
$152,500
2017
$2,562 (+5.7%)
$41,900 + $96,600
$138,500
2016
$2,424 (+7.7%)
$38,700 + $91,000
$129,700
2013
$2,250
$36,500 + $88,100
$124,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RS
Residential Single-Family District
The purpose of this district is to encourage residential neighborhoods of exclusively single-family detached dwellings with a wide range of lot sizes. Any development must have an overall density from 1.1 to 6.0 du per acre. Minimum lot sizes may be established for each RS District through the use of a minimum lot size suffix. This land use zone is also intended to facilitate pedestrian access to schools, churches, parks, and neighborhood convenience shopping.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Golf related
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 792
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MURROW HILL
Living Sq. Ft: 1,315
Building Sq. Ft: 2,107
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: LOT 68 MURROW HILL
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 280
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,830
Legal Lot Number: 68
Municipality Type: WEST DES MOINES
Acres: 0.18
Depth Footage: 135
Front Footage: 58
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,315
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,830 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 32003356000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillside Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Stilwell Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Valley High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$240,000 – $291,000
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