City convenience with lake-style living! This beautifully maintained 1.5 story home in a prime West Des Moines location backs to a peaceful, stocked pond—no backyard neighbors! The main floor features a spacious, updated primary suite (2020) with a large walk-in closet, custom built-ins, private water closet, & convenient main-level laundry. French doors lead to a bright home office, & soaring ceilings with walls of windows fill the home with natural light. Enjoy an open-concept layout with a freshly updated kitchen & living space, plus a second-floor layout ideal for family or guests—one bedroom with private ¾ bath & two additional bedrooms with a shared bath. Step outside to an oversized deck with a built-in gas line—perfect for grilling while watching deer & wildlife by the water. The walkout lower level feels anything but basement-like with two massive daylight windows & slider doors. It boasts a wide-open entertaining space with a wet bar, projector & surround sound, & a flex room ideal for a gym or hobby area. The patio is wired for a hot tub for even more relaxation potential. Additional highlights: SunSetter awning, buried downspouts, water softener, & tons of storage. Recent updates include: New roof (2025), All new light fixtures & ceiling fans (2023), All faucets replaced (2024), New blinds throughout, including motorized options. Move-in ready with style, space, & serene water views—all in the heart of WDM! All information obtained from seller & public records.
Always wanted a lake home? Here is one in the city…Great location in WDSM. Family home, w/ large master bdrm on main flr. Lots of custom built-ins in walk-in closet. Private water closet. 2nd Flr one bedroom with ¾ bath & 2 additional bdrms & a bath. Lndry conveniently located on main flr. Walk thru the French drs to your home office. Home has a light, bright airy feel; open flr plan, tons of windows & 2 story ceilings. Built in gas hookup on OVERSIZED deck makes grilling a breeze, as you relax & enjoy the nice water view (stocked with fish) in the back; no neighbors. Lower level is a WALKOUT w/ slider doors & 2 HUGE daylight windows. Does not feel like a basement! There is a workout (multi-purpose) rm. Plenty of rm for storage, workshop /hobby area. Great family & entertaining space; wet bar, huge patio (wired - hot tub), & more. Projector w/ surround and for movie nights - added bonus. Both garages have openers, wood window treatments, sun setter awning, & buried downspouts.
DMMLS #255502
Mar 23, 2005
Listed
$314,500
$145/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,060 (+2.2%)
$156,700 + $390,100
$546,800
2024
$7,890 (+0.4%)
$143,000 + $365,200
$508,200
2023
$7,858 (+1.2%)
$143,000 + $365,200
$508,200
2022
$7,764 (+0.5%)
$120,800 + $295,000
$415,800
2021
$7,722 (+1.6%)
$120,800 + $295,000
$415,800
2020
$7,600 (+3.2%)
$120,800 + $295,000
$415,800
2019
$7,364 (−16.8%)
$114,200 + $279,400
$393,600
2018
$8,848 (+10.7%)
$114,200 + $279,400
$393,600
2017
$7,990 (+9.4%)
$105,000 + $334,600
$439,600
2016
$7,302 (+8.2%)
$84,800 + $301,700
$386,500
2013
$6,746
$77,100 + $280,700
$357,800
Tax history for 1625 S 50th Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,060 (+2.2%)
$156,700 + $390,100
$546,800
2024
$7,890 (+0.4%)
$143,000 + $365,200
$508,200
2023
$7,858 (+1.2%)
$143,000 + $365,200
$508,200
2022
$7,764 (+0.5%)
$120,800 + $295,000
$415,800
2021
$7,722 (+1.6%)
$120,800 + $295,000
$415,800
2020
$7,600 (+3.2%)
$120,800 + $295,000
$415,800
2019
$7,364 (−16.8%)
$114,200 + $279,400
$393,600
2018
$8,848 (+10.7%)
$114,200 + $279,400
$393,600
2017
$7,990 (+9.4%)
$105,000 + $334,600
$439,600
2016
$7,302 (+8.2%)
$84,800 + $301,700
$386,500
2013
$6,746
$77,100 + $280,700
$357,800
*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
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
83 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,170
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
32003913111000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to encourage residential neighborhoods of exclusively single-family detached dwellings with a minimum lot size of 7,500 sq ft. No minimum lot suffixes shall be used with this district designation. This district is also intended for public or private parks and playgrounds. Pedestrian access to schools, churches, and parks should be encouraged.