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4960 Kelsey Dr, Van Meter, IA, 50261

4beds
3baths
1,873sqft
$550,000
$294price/sqft
$4,036/moest. monthly cost
$161,440/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath ranch offering over 3,000 finished square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. This home combines modern style, quality finishes, and exceptional functionality. The open-concept main level features a spacious living area, well-appointed kitchen, and dining space perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The master bedroom offers a private retreat with a large walk-in closet while two additional bedrooms and convenient main-floor laundry complete the main level. The fully finished walkout basement expands your living space with a large family room, fourth bedroom, full bath, and plenty of room for entertaining, hobbies, or guests. Step outside to enjoy the screened-in porch with attached deck overlooking the beautifully landscaped yard, plus a covered patio below—ideal for relaxing or hosting family and friends. The oversized 3-car attached garage provides ample storage, and the additional lower-level garage is perfect for lawn equipment, a workshop, or extra storage. Highlights include: * 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms * Over 3,000 finished sq. ft. * Fully finished walkout basement * Screened-in porch and covered patio * whole house built-in central-vacuum system * Oversized 3-car garage plus lower-level utility garage * Beautiful landscaping and exceptional curb appeal * Located in the highly sought-after Van Meter School District This move-in ready home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and style—all just minutes from West Des Moines while enjoying the charm of small-town living.

Getting Around

1
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
15
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

9/10
8/10
Van Meter Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.1 mi
9/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2017

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Freezer,Garbage disposal,Microwave,Range / Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Basement

  • Basement: Finished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3

Features

  • Flooring: Tile,Carpet,Laminate
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced air,Gas
  • Cooling features: Central

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 1,873 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1534177001

Features

  • Exterior features: Shingle,Stone,Cement / Concrete
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: City

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.38 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: Garage - Attached

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
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Tornado
Cold Wave
Drought
Hail
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Lightning
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,781$33,372
Home Insurance *$390$4,680
Property Taxes $726$8,712
Electricity $139$1,676
Total$4,036$48,432
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$138,377/yr
40% on housing$121,080/yr
45% on housing$107,626/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

Iowa FAIR Plan Association

Covered
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,021Commercial: 22
Total Premiums$1.14M
Total Exposure$85.68M

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 12.3%
12.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.0%
0.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$294This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50261$292
Dallas County$241

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50261$258
Dallas County$261

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

DateEventPrice
2026-07-18Listed for sale$550,000
2017-04-28Sold$54,000
2015-11-24Listed for sale$58,000
2015-06-02Listing removed$50,000
2015-02-09Price change$50,000
2013-02-09Listed for sale$48,500

For Sale by Owner

AgentProperty Owner

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