Remarkable WDM 1.5 story with major updates & renovations. Updates include kitchen, bathroom, windows, roof and hardi plank siding. Brand new Furnace, AC & water heater. Original white oak hardwood flooring throughout the main floor leading to all new carpeting on 2nd floor along w/ fresh paint setting this perfectly located WDM gem apart form the rest. Cozy up to the woodburning FP & relax away the day in the 4 season living room featuring all new flooring & attached outdoor deck. Located w/ in walking distance to schools, shopping & bike trails. You can call this home yours!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,004 sq ftLot Size
$167Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Dennis Tonnemacher• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Listed by Gregory Brockman• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Wow. .. .. .Priced over $70,000.00 Below Assessed Value!! Great opportunity here for any investor looking to fix up a home in hopes to sell to make a profit or to rent it out. This could also be for someone that is looking to live in a home that "getting their hands a little dirty" doesn't scare them . .. .talk about a nice way to start off with some instant equity!! This 1 1/2 story home features 3 Beds and over 1600 sq ft on the main levels. Great layout with 2 Family Rooms and 2 large patio doors that lead out to the backyard. Nice location with West Des Moines Schools.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,684 (+2.2%)
$67,300 + $194,800
$262,100
2024
$3,604 (−1.3%)
$60,200 + $177,700
$237,900
2023
$3,652 (+1.2%)
$60,200 + $177,700
$237,900
2022
$3,608 (+4.9%)
$51,900 + $146,100
$198,000
2021
$3,440 (+1.7%)
$51,900 + $146,100
$198,000
2020
$3,384 (+6.1%)
$51,900 + $146,100
$198,000
2019
$3,190
$47,200 + $132,900
$180,100
2018
$3,192 (+4.2%)
$47,200 + $132,900
$180,100
2017
$3,064 (+5.3%)
$42,100 + $122,100
$164,200
2016
$2,910 (+7.6%)
$38,900 + $114,600
$153,500
2013
$2,704
$36,700 + $111,100
$147,800
Tax history for 521 Valhigh Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,684 (+2.2%)
$67,300 + $194,800
$262,100
2024
$3,604 (−1.3%)
$60,200 + $177,700
$237,900
2023
$3,652 (+1.2%)
$60,200 + $177,700
$237,900
2022
$3,608 (+4.9%)
$51,900 + $146,100
$198,000
2021
$3,440 (+1.7%)
$51,900 + $146,100
$198,000
2020
$3,384 (+6.1%)
$51,900 + $146,100
$198,000
2019
$3,190
$47,200 + $132,900
$180,100
2018
$3,192 (+4.2%)
$47,200 + $132,900
$180,100
2017
$3,064 (+5.3%)
$42,100 + $122,100
$164,200
2016
$2,910 (+7.6%)
$38,900 + $114,600
$153,500
2013
$2,704
$36,700 + $111,100
$147,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.