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280 S 79th St Unit 1801, West Des Moines, IA, 50266

$449,500

Home List Price

$5,338*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
1,620 SqFt
$277/SqFt
Condo
Schools Nearby

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280 S 79th St Unit 1801, West Des Moines$449,500

Buyer Closing Credits

$5,338*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeCondominium
ParkingAttached, Garage, Three Car Garage
Attached Garage3 spaces
Year Built2004
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceGas, Vented
MLS #694197
Lot Size0.18 Acres
StatusActive

About 280 S 79th St Unit 1801

Mint condition townhome (villa) in prime WDM location- minutes from Jordan Creek Town Center, restaurants, grocery stores, banks etc. Front porch with composite decking. One of just a few townhomes with a 3 car garage! The home features a "flex room" that can be used as a dining room and/or office with French doors. The spacious great room has a fireplace and flows into a warm and inviting sun room. There are sliders to a large deck overlooking a treed backyard- perfect for entertaining or just relaxing over a cup of coffee or drink! The kitchen has hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, a center island and eating area. It also has two pantry areas. The 1st floor laundry is larger than other units as well. There is a 1/2 bath for guests. The primary suite has a huge walk-in closet and a bath with double vanity and large walk-in shower. The finished walkout level features a spacious family room/entertainment room as well as an oversized 2nd bedroom and full bath. There are 2 storage areas- one that has an egress window and could easily be converted into a 3rd bedroom if needed. The roof was replaced in 2018 and the HVAC in 2017. HOA dues are $320/mo. Waukee school district!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Living Area: 1,620 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
  • Office Phone: (515) 453-6914
  • Listing Agent: Mike Capobianco

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks, Cable TV, Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Gas, Vented

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Sprinkler/Irrigation

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 3 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.18 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Waukee Senior High School, Public District Grades 10-12
  • Waukee South Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Woodland Hills, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From Mills Civic Pkwy, go North on 81st St. to Wistful Vista. Turn East to S 79th. Go 1 block south and turn east again to #1801. Another option: From Bridgewood, go South on 81st to Wistful Vista, then East to 79th St. Go 1 block South then East again to #1801.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $449,500
  • Price Per SqFt: $277/SqFt

HOA Fees:

  • Amount: $320
  • Frequency: Monthly

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $5,336
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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West Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$311.8K

Med. Price/SqFt

$197

Avg. Days On Market

59

# of Sold Homes

70

280 S 79th St Unit 1801 vs West Des Moines

10 DAYS ON ROCKET

-49 Days

$449,500

+$137.6K More

$277/SqFt

+$79 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $137.6K more than the Median Sold Price and $79/SqFt more than other homes in West Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #694197

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
  • Office Phone: (515) 453-6914
  • Listing Agent: Mike Capobianco

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jun 07, 2004Home Sold
$278,500
Jun 07, 2004Home Sold
$22,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$5,336$292,100
2020$4,986$285,830
2018$4,940$257,260
2017$4,988$257,260

History based on county public records data.

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$2,631

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$1,414

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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6
/10

  • Woodland Hills

  • 1120 S 95th St

  • 1.69 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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5
/10

  • Waukee South Middle School

  • 2350 SE La Grant Pkwy

  • 2.96 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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5
/10

  • Waukee Senior High School

  • 555 SE University Ave

  • 3.59 miles

  • Public District Grades 10-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $91,828. The most common annual income of people living in West Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 280 S 79th St Unit 1801

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 280 S 79th St Unit 1801 property is $449,500.

What type of property is this?

The property 280 S 79th St Unit 1801 is a condo located in West Des Moines, Iowa, 50266.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 280 S 79th St Unit 1801 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 280 S 79th St Unit 1801 are:
Woodland Hills: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Waukee South Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Waukee Senior High School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $5,336 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on June 7, 2004 for $278,500. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 280 S 79th St Unit 1801 has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 280 S 79th St Unit 1801 is 1,620 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 280 S 79th St Unit 1801 is 2004.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›West Des Moines›50266›280 S 79th St Unit 1801

This home is located at 280 S 79th St Unit 1801 in West Des Moines, IA and zip code 50266. This 1,620 square foot home, which was built in 2004, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 26, 2024 and is currently priced at $449,500.

While more than 16 listings in West Des Moines, IA in April 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 23 listings sold at asking price, and more than 31 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in West Des Moines, IA between March 2024 and April 2024 decreased by 3.1%. In April 2024, listings were on the market for 59 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $311,883.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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