1549 S 50th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
About This Home
Rare opportunity to own a private oasis on just over an acre of land right in West Des Moines, located just minutes from premier shopping and top-tier dining! This spacious 5-bedroom, two-story home perfectly balances everyday convenience with your own secluded backyard retreat. Relax in the heated, saltwater inground pool, lounge in front of the large outdoor fireplace and bar area or explore your own personal home orchard featuring mature apple, peach, pear, cherry, and plum trees. Beyond the pool and orchard, you will find extensive open yard space perfect for activities, complete with a children's outdoor playset. Maintaining this massive, lush green paradise is effortless thanks to a premium, 16-zone yard irrigation system. Enjoy the ultimate acreage lifestyle... Schedule your private tour today! All information obtained from seller and public records
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 2003
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Stone
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: Upper Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Wet Bar,Dining Area,Eat-in Kitchen,Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas,Gas Log,Vented
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,395
- Total interior livable area: 2,395 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 32001438440002
- Zoning: R
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: Heated,In Ground,Outdoor Pool
- Patio & porch: Covered,Deck,Open,Patio
- Exterior features: Deck,Fire Pit,Hot Tub/Spa,Sprinkler/Irrigation,Play Structure,Patio,Storage
- Has spa: Yes
Lot
- Lot size: 1.07 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached,Garage,Three Car Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,918 | $47,016 |
| Home Insurance * | $458 | $5,496 |
| Property Taxes | $919 | $11,028 |
| Electricity | $178 | $2,143 |
| Total | $5,473 | $65,676 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Listed for sale | $774,900 |
| 2016-07-06 | Sold | $475,000 |
| 2016-06-01 | Pending sale | $474,900 |
| 2016-05-27 | Listed for sale | $474,900 |
| 2007-02-02 | Sold | $374,500 |
| 2006-03-31 | Sold | $388,500 |
| 2004-03-23 | Sold | $370,000 |
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