SOLD DEC 19, 2025

Off Market Dec 2025 for $287K

$298,149

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,913/mo

•

1,190

sq ft

720 Valhigh Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265

About this home

Welcome home to your move-in ready 4-bed home (plus non-conforming 5th) that is packed with updates—newer roof, furnace/AC, remodeled kitchen, finished basement, and windows with a transferable warranty. Enjoy the private fenced backyard, breezeway to the 2-car garage, and a central location that's unbeatable! Within walking distance to parks, schools, Valley Junction, and several grocery stores within a mile!

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

7,800 sq ftLot Size

$251Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Tynesha Haynes • Century 21 Signature

Contact: (515) 525-8251

Bought with Jenna Lago • Realty ONE Group Impact

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•Source:DMMLS #728021

Redfin Estimate

$298,149

$11K since sold in December 2025$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 12.6% higher than the average sale price ($265K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$285,700
A
4 beds2 baths1,274 sq ft
632 12th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD APR 20, 2026
$245,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,263 sq ft
505 Valhigh Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$299,900
C
3 beds2 baths1,184 sq ft
504 11th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$230,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,120 sq ft
917 12th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$289,900
E
3 beds2 baths1,116 sq ft
627 13th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$238,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,176 sq ft
6101 Welker Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

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$1,628/mo

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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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Sale history for 720 Valhigh Rd

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #728021

Dec 19, 2025

Sold

$287,000

$241/sq ft

Nov 12, 2025

Pending

—

Nov 3, 2025

Price Changed

$289,000

$243/sq ft

Oct 9, 2025

Listed

$294,900

$248/sq ft

DMMLS #596020

Aug 25, 2020

Sold

$175,000

$147/sq ft

Jun 8, 2020

Pending

—

May 19, 2020

Relisted

—

May 5, 2020

Pending

—

Feb 26, 2020

Relisted

—

Feb 24, 2020

Pending

—

Jan 6, 2020

Price Changed

$174,900

$147/sq ft

Dec 19, 2019

Price Changed

$179,900

$151/sq ft

Dec 11, 2019

Listed

$184,900

$155/sq ft

+18

Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath, brick ranch in historic Valley Junction! Main level features large living room, formal dining, 3 bedrooms, partial bath & original hardwood floors throughout. Kitchen features stainless steel appliances and ample cabinetry. Lower level is partially finished with full bath, large family room, 4th non-conforming bonus bedroom and lots of dry storage. Covered breezeway offers an escape from the weather and cozy retreat to overlook the fully fenced backyard. 2 car attached garage has potential to hook up heater. Home is handicap accessible with ramp, step in shower, and main floor laundry hookup accessible. Many updates including newer windows with lifetime home warranty. Perfect location, walking distance to schools, shops and easy freeway or bypass access.

DMMLS #588399

Nov 13, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Nov 1, 2019

Price Changed

$189,000

$159/sq ft

Oct 16, 2019

Price Changed

$199,000

$167/sq ft

Oct 2, 2019

Price Changed

$205,000

$172/sq ft

Sep 17, 2019

Price Changed

$219,900

$185/sq ft

Sep 5, 2019

Price Changed

$229,000

$192/sq ft

Aug 23, 2019

Price Changed

$235,000

$197/sq ft

Aug 2, 2019

Listed

$239,000

$201/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 21, 2011

Sold

$147,000

$124/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 26, 2007

Sold

$139,900

$118/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 27, 2007

Sold

$73,500

$62/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,506 (+2.1%)

$66,800 + $171,900

$238,700

2024

$3,434 (−1.3%)

$59,700 + $156,900

$216,600

2023

$3,480 (+1.2%)

$59,700 + $156,900

$216,600

2022

$3,438 (+10.3%)

$51,600 + $128,600

$180,200

2021

$3,116 (+1.6%)

$51,600 + $128,600

$180,200

2020

$3,066 (+6.2%)

$51,600 + $128,600

$180,200

2019

$2,886

$46,900 + $117,100

$164,000

2018

$2,888 (+4.0%)

$46,900 + $117,100

$164,000

2017

$2,776 (+4.4%)

$41,800 + $107,600

$149,400

2016

$2,660 (+7.6%)

$38,700 + $101,100

$139,800

2013

$2,472

$36,800 + $99,100

$135,900

Tax history for 720 Valhigh Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,506 (+2.1%)

$66,800 + $171,900

$238,700

2024

$3,434 (−1.3%)

$59,700 + $156,900

$216,600

2023

$3,480 (+1.2%)

$59,700 + $156,900

$216,600

2022

$3,438 (+10.3%)

$51,600 + $128,600

$180,200

2021

$3,116 (+1.6%)

$51,600 + $128,600

$180,200

2020

$3,066 (+6.2%)

$51,600 + $128,600

$180,200

2019

$2,886

$46,900 + $117,100

$164,000

2018

$2,888 (+4.0%)

$46,900 + $117,100

$164,000

2017

$2,776 (+4.4%)

$41,800 + $107,600

$149,400

2016

$2,660 (+7.6%)

$38,700 + $101,100

$139,800

2013

$2,472

$36,800 + $99,100

$135,900

*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

Lot width

60 ft.

Lot depth

130 ft.

Lot size

7,800 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,190

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

32003328000000

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: 2

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3

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

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished

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

Interior Features
Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Dining Area, Window Treatments

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 1
Construction Details: Brick

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
Fencing: Wood, Full

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.179
Lot Size Acres: 0.179
Lot Size Dimensions: 60X130
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Zoning: rs

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 750

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,506
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,190
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 32003328000000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Hillside Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Stilwell Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

Valley High School

Public 10-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

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

$284,000 – $343,000

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Home values near 720 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
712 Valhigh Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1207 Sq. Ft.	$263,437

Address	Redfin Estimate
620 Valhigh Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1343 Sq. Ft.	$270,035
616 Valhigh Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1134 Sq. Ft.	$245,139

Address	Redfin Estimate
716 Valhigh Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1191 Sq. Ft.	$248,338
700 Valhigh Road, West Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1191 Sq. Ft.	$260,179

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