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Off Market Jun 2020 for $220K

$281,258

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,653/mo

•

1,595

sq ft

701 Valhigh Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265

About this home

Charming 1950's house with updates! Welcome to this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in the heart of West Des Moines, blocks from Valley Junction. Enjoy the new granite countertops with new appliances. All new windows in the house, with a lifetime transferable warranty. New blinds that stay with the house. Fresh paint throughout. AC was replaced in 2017 and electrical box was replaced in 2019. First floor features 2 bedrooms and full bath with subway tile. The shower was added in 2016. Upstairs you will find the other 2 bedrooms, 3/4 bath and space for a toy room or an office. Basement offers more than enough storage and washer and dryer.

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

6,500 sq ftLot Size

$176Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Linda Sornsen • Friedrich Iowa Realty

Bought with Mariah Klemp • RE/MAX Concepts

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:DMMLS #604801

Redfin Estimate

$281,258

$61K since sold in June 2020$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 10.7% higher than the average sale price ($254K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$299,900
A
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SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$285,700
B
4 beds2 baths1,274 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$230,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,120 sq ft
917 12th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$239,000
D
3 beds2 baths923 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$238,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,176 sq ft
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F
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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

98.6%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$315K

$11K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

127

21 MoM

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Sale history for 701 Valhigh Rd

Date

Event

Price

CIBOR #54754

Jun 22, 2020

Sold

$220,000

$138/sq ft

May 9, 2020

Listed

$219,000

$137/sq ft

+13

DMMLS #604801

Jun 22, 2020

Sold

$220,000

$138/sq ft

May 11, 2020

Pending

—

May 9, 2020

Listed

$219,000

$137/sq ft

DMMLS #501649

Oct 28, 2015

Sold

$168,000

$105/sq ft

Aug 12, 2015

Listed

$170,000

$107/sq ft

+13

What a great location! This spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is in a centralized West Des Moines location and you can get anywhere in just minutes. The first floor has 2 bedrooms, living room, full bath, kitchen and dining area as well as a 3 season room between the home and the 1 car attached garage. Upstairs you will find 2 additional bedrooms, a 3/4 bath and extra storage. This wonderful brick home has been updated with a new furnace(Jan 2015,) fresh paint, new carpet, and storage shed. Close to schools, Historic Valley Junction, shopping, dining, entertainment and I-235.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,006 (+2.1%)

$60,300 + $213,000

$273,300

2024

$3,922 (−1.9%)

$53,900 + $193,600

$247,500

2023

$4,000 (+1.2%)

$53,900 + $193,600

$247,500

2022

$3,954 (+4.4%)

$46,600 + $160,600

$207,200

2021

$3,788 (+6.5%)

$46,600 + $160,600

$207,200

2020

$3,558 (+6.3%)

$46,600 + $160,600

$207,200

2019

$3,346 (−0.1%)

$42,300 + $146,600

$188,900

2018

$3,350 (+3.8%)

$42,300 + $146,600

$188,900

2017

$3,228 (+5.4%)

$37,800 + $134,100

$171,900

2016

$3,062 (+7.6%)

$34,900 + $126,300

$161,200

2013

$2,846

$32,900 + $122,200

$155,100

Tax history for 701 Valhigh Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,006 (+2.1%)

$60,300 + $213,000

$273,300

2024

$3,922 (−1.9%)

$53,900 + $193,600

$247,500

2023

$4,000 (+1.2%)

$53,900 + $193,600

$247,500

2022

$3,954 (+4.4%)

$46,600 + $160,600

$207,200

2021

$3,788 (+6.5%)

$46,600 + $160,600

$207,200

2020

$3,558 (+6.3%)

$46,600 + $160,600

$207,200

2019

$3,346 (−0.1%)

$42,300 + $146,600

$188,900

2018

$3,350 (+3.8%)

$42,300 + $146,600

$188,900

2017

$3,228 (+5.4%)

$37,800 + $134,100

$171,900

2016

$3,062 (+7.6%)

$34,900 + $126,300

$161,200

2013

$2,846

$32,900 + $122,200

$155,100

*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

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

65 ft.

Lot depth

100 ft.

Lot size

6,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,595

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

32003334000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

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

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Brick, Metal Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fully Fenced, Storage
Other Structures: Storage
Security Features: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Chain Link, Wood, Full

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.149
Lot Size Acres: 0.149
Lot Size Dimensions: 65X100
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: RS

Property Information
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,744.32

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,595
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 32003334000000

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 • 0.8mi

6/10

Valley High School

Public 10-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

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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Historical weather

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

$268,000 – $324,000

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Home values near 701 Valhigh Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
708 Valhigh Road, West Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1181 Sq. Ft.	$246,768
716 Valhigh Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1191 Sq. Ft.	$248,338

Address	Redfin Estimate
620 Valhigh Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1343 Sq. Ft.	$270,035
712 Valhigh Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1207 Sq. Ft.	$263,437

Address	Redfin Estimate
720 Valhigh Road, West Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1190 Sq. Ft.	$298,149
608 Valhigh Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$272,940

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