OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2021 for $220K

$300,091

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,738/mo

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2 ba

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1,613

sq ft

516 Valhigh Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265

About this home

Adorable Cape Cod! Gorgeous sunroom/family room addition with southern exposure features fireplace and access to large deck. Mature & modern landscaping surrounds the partially fenced back yard making for a wonderful space to relax and entertain. Spacious eat in kitchen with lots of cabinets and space for a large table. Stainless appliances and tiled backsplash. Nice sized family room with hardwood floors. Both main level bedrooms have hardwood floors and ample closets. updated full bath with newer fixtures, newer floor tile and tile surround. Super spacious master/large guest retreat upstairs has lots of windows for natural light and a 3/4 bath. Other great features of this home include newer windows throughout, newer light fixtures, lower level rec space and a large 2.5 car garage. .. Lots of updates including the roof, furnace, air, sump pump and water heater all in the last 3 years.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

7,203 sq ftLot Size

$186Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Melanee Stanbrough • Iowa Realty Beaverdale

Bought with Aaron Ackerlund • Keller Williams Realty GDM

Source:DMMLS #563608

Redfin Estimate

$300,091

$80K since sold in June 2021$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 13.9% higher than the average sale price ($263K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 20, 2026
$245,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,263 sq ft
505 Valhigh Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD SEP 18, 2025
512 Valhigh Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
$245,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,262 sq ft
512 Valhigh Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$258,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,517 sq ft
829 7th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$257,400
D
3 beds2 baths1,508 sq ft
609 Linnwill Pl, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$309,900
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,704 sq ft
617 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD SEP 22, 2025
$265,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,494 sq ft
416 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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Market trends in 50265, IA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$307K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

144

8 MoM

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3 beds2 baths1,770 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
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Sale history for 516 Valhigh Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jun 4, 2021

Sold

$220,000

$136/sq ft

DMMLS #563608

Aug 29, 2018

Sold

$196,500

$122/sq ft

Jul 27, 2018

Pending

—

Jul 25, 2018

Relisted

—

Jul 3, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Jun 20, 2018

Pending

—

Jun 19, 2018

Listed

$194,900

$121/sq ft

+20

DMMLS #397845

May 1, 2012

Sold

$141,000

$87/sq ft

Mar 19, 2012

Listed

$143,000

$89/sq ft

+13

Charming, light & airy 1.5 Story home in the heart of West Des Moines. Gorgeous sunroom with southern exposure features fireplace and access to large deck. Mature & modern landscaping surrounds the partially fenced back yard making for a wonderful space to relax and entertain. Hardwood floors run through the main level highlighting an open floor plan with family room, spacious kitchen and dining area, 2 large bedrooms, updated full bath with new fixtures, new floor tile and tile surround. Super spacious master retreat upstairs has tons of windows for natural light and a newly updated 3/4 bath. Other great features of this home include brand new windows throughout, newer light fixtures, lower level rec space and a large 2.5 car garage.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,326 (+2.1%)

$65,400 + $228,800

$294,200

2024

$4,236 (−0.5%)

$58,500 + $208,800

$267,300

2023

$4,258 (+1.2%)

$58,500 + $208,800

$267,300

2022

$4,208 (+4.6%)

$50,500 + $170,000

$220,500

2021

$4,024 (+1.5%)

$50,500 + $170,000

$220,500

2020

$3,964 (+10.9%)

$50,500 + $170,000

$220,500

2019

$3,576 (−0.1%)

$45,900 + $154,800

$200,700

2018

$3,580 (+4.1%)

$45,900 + $154,800

$200,700

2017

$3,440 (+4.1%)

$41,000 + $142,100

$183,100

2016

$3,306 (+2.9%)

$37,900 + $133,400

$171,300

2013

$3,212

$36,100 + $130,700

$166,800

Tax history for 516 Valhigh Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,326 (+2.1%)

$65,400 + $228,800

$294,200

2024

$4,236 (−0.5%)

$58,500 + $208,800

$267,300

2023

$4,258 (+1.2%)

$58,500 + $208,800

$267,300

2022

$4,208 (+4.6%)

$50,500 + $170,000

$220,500

2021

$4,024 (+1.5%)

$50,500 + $170,000

$220,500

2020

$3,964 (+10.9%)

$50,500 + $170,000

$220,500

2019

$3,576 (−0.1%)

$45,900 + $154,800

$200,700

2018

$3,580 (+4.1%)

$45,900 + $154,800

$200,700

2017

$3,440 (+4.1%)

$41,000 + $142,100

$183,100

2016

$3,306 (+2.9%)

$37,900 + $133,400

$171,300

2013

$3,212

$36,100 + $130,700

$166,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

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: 940
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: MURROW HILL
Living Sq. Ft: 1,613
Building Sq. Ft: 2,153
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: LOT 34 MURROW HILL

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,203
Legal Lot Number: 34
Municipality Type: WEST DES MOINES
Acres: 0.165
Depth Footage: 124
Front Footage: 58
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,613
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,203 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Polk County
APN: 32003312000000

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 • 2.3mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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West Des Moines, IA • 50265

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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$286,000 – $346,000

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Home values near 516 Valhigh Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
520 Valhigh Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1169 Sq. Ft.	$288,318
420 Valhigh Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1227 Sq. Ft.	$158,489

Address	Redfin Estimate
508 Valhigh Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1182 Sq. Ft.	—
608 Valhigh Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$272,298

Address	Redfin Estimate
600 Valhigh Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1421 Sq. Ft.	$204,956
524 Valhigh Road, West Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1322 Sq. Ft.	$316,184

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