This charming cape cod home is located in the heart of West Des Moines just blocks away from Valley Junction with tons of big-ticket items recently updated including HVAC, water heater, and roof/gutters. Original hardwood floors greet you when you walk into the living room. The kitchen has been updated with new flooring and appliances. Two bedrooms and a full bathroom round out the main floor. Upstairs you will find a large primary bedroom and updated full bath. Downstairs is a finished waterproofed basement, a perfect space for a family room or workout room with new flooring. Out back is a detached oversized, 25x30, heated garage and fenced in backyard. This home is also located in an NFC lending area! Don’t miss your chance to make this move in ready home yours. all information obtained from seller and public records.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
7,888 sq ftLot Size
$199Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sara Hopkins• RE/MAX Precision
Contact: (515) 330-8398
Bought with Amanda Kirk• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Lots of updates including newer sewer line to street, updated kitchen, finished basement with 3/4 bath, basement has been professionally waterproofed, large bedrooms, most windows replaced, newer vinyl siding, fenced yard, 25x30 garage, water heater Jan '08, furnace new in Jan '08, close to everything!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,848 (+2.1%)
$67,000 + $194,900
$261,900
2024
$3,770 (+4.4%)
$59,900 + $177,900
$237,800
2023
$3,610 (+1.2%)
$59,900 + $177,900
$237,800
2022
$3,566 (+4.7%)
$51,700 + $144,100
$195,800
2021
$3,406 (+1.7%)
$51,700 + $144,100
$195,800
2020
$3,350 (+5.9%)
$51,700 + $144,100
$195,800
2019
$3,162 (−0.1%)
$47,000 + $131,400
$178,400
2018
$3,166 (+4.0%)
$47,000 + $131,400
$178,400
2017
$3,044 (+5.2%)
$42,000 + $120,900
$162,900
2016
$2,894 (+7.5%)
$38,800 + $113,700
$152,500
2013
$2,692
$36,600 + $110,500
$147,100
Tax history for 501 Valhigh Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,848 (+2.1%)
$67,000 + $194,900
$261,900
2024
$3,770 (+4.4%)
$59,900 + $177,900
$237,800
2023
$3,610 (+1.2%)
$59,900 + $177,900
$237,800
2022
$3,566 (+4.7%)
$51,700 + $144,100
$195,800
2021
$3,406 (+1.7%)
$51,700 + $144,100
$195,800
2020
$3,350 (+5.9%)
$51,700 + $144,100
$195,800
2019
$3,162 (−0.1%)
$47,000 + $131,400
$178,400
2018
$3,166 (+4.0%)
$47,000 + $131,400
$178,400
2017
$3,044 (+5.2%)
$42,000 + $120,900
$162,900
2016
$2,894 (+7.5%)
$38,800 + $113,700
$152,500
2013
$2,692
$36,600 + $110,500
$147,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
58 ft.
Lot depth
136 ft.
Lot size
7,888 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,470
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
32003354000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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.