This home has over 1,600 sq ft of finished living space with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 3/4 bathroom in the partially finished basement. Hardwood floors throughout main level, 2 living areas and dining area. Upstairs has a big bedroom overlooking the front yard. Downstairs is a non-conforming 4th bedroom/rec space, additional bathroom, dedicated laundry area along with storage space. This home has been well cared for with several updates through the years including newer roof, HVAC, windows. Fully fenced in yard for privacy, 1 car attached garage and easy access to the interstate, grocery store, restaurants, and Valley Junction amenities.
Est. $1,805 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 505 Valhigh Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
DMMLS #735439
Apr 20, 2026
Sold
$245,000
$194/sq ft
Mar 15, 2026
Pending
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Mar 3, 2026
Listed
$245,000
$194/sq ft
Public Records
May 5, 2021
Sold
$207,500
$164/sq ft
DMMLS #623761
May 5, 2021
Sold
$195,000
$154/sq ft
Mar 19, 2021
Pending
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Mar 17, 2021
Price Changed
$190,000
$150/sq ft
Mar 12, 2021
Price Changed
$200,000
$158/sq ft
Mar 9, 2021
Listed
$215,000
$170/sq ft
+20
What’s not to love about this adorable West Des Moines home? Featuring over 1,600 sq ft of finished living space with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths just to get you started. Your new home checks all the boxes starting with the beautiful hardwood floors, fireplace, fully fenced yard and huge deck for entertaining. Want more, you enjoy the bonus finish in the lower level with anon-conforming 4th bedroom, additional bath and work shop along with storage space. This home has been well cared for with several updates through the years including roof, HVAC, windows and more. You’ll love entertaining and relaxing on the huge deck, lots of shade, privacy and a nice back yard for kids and pets. Great location with easy access to the interstate and Valley Junction amenities. Check out this great home today – you’ll love what you see! All information obtained from Seller and public records.
Public Records
May 29, 2012
Sold
$135,000
$107/sq ft
DMMLS #397941
May 25, 2012
Sold
$134,900
$107/sq ft
Mar 19, 2012
Listed
$136,900
$108/sq ft
+15
What's not to love! This over 1,600 sq ft 3 BR (4th Non-conforming in LL) 2 BA home will give you everything you could want and need in West Des Moines. All you need to do is move in! With professional updates galore, you'll have peace of mind that within the last few years this home has had: new 35 yr roof and gutters (2011), HVAC and water heater (2011), basement update (2008), windows (2003), kitchen update (2003), dishwasher (2010), carpet in addition (2011), garage door (2011), bath fixtures, fresh landscape (2012), fresh interior and exterior paint (2012) and new plumbing stack (2010). Other features include 1 car attached garage w/ work bench, awesome family room addition, fireplace, fully fenced back yard, huge wrap around deck, all appliances including washer and dryer, tiled kitchen, shed, garden, steel, basement water proofing, cedar, steel and hardi plank siding, sump pump. This home is easy to show and ready for a quick close. Call today!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,968 (+6.0%)
$67,000 + $199,000
$266,000
2025
$3,742 (+2.2%)
$67,000 + $199,000
$266,000
2024
$3,660 (−1.9%)
$59,900 + $181,500
$241,400
2023
$3,732 (+1.2%)
$59,900 + $181,500
$241,400
2022
$3,688 (+4.9%)
$51,700 + $150,500
$202,200
2021
$3,516 (+1.7%)
$51,700 + $150,500
$202,200
2020
$3,458 (+6.1%)
$51,700 + $150,500
$202,200
2019
$3,260 (−0.1%)
$47,000 + $136,900
$183,900
2018
$3,264 (+4.2%)
$47,000 + $136,900
$183,900
2017
$3,132 (+5.3%)
$42,000 + $125,700
$167,700
2016
$2,974 (+7.7%)
$38,800 + $117,900
$156,700
2013
$2,762
$36,600 + $114,300
$150,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
58 ft.
Lot depth
136 ft.
Lot size
7,888 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,263
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
32003353000000
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Basement
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
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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.