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#700617, Reid Petersen, Listing Office: Agency Iowa
$1,250,000 List price
1608 S 43rd St West Des Moines, IA 50265
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5 beds
4 full, 1 partial
3,523 sqft
1.1 acres
$355 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1608 S 43rd St
Located on a 1-acre wooded cul-de-sac lot in Quail Park, an upscale neighborhood in West Des Moines, is this 5,200 SF 2 story home with a 16’x40’ fiberglass saltwater heated swimming pool, installed in 2020, that features built-in spa and shallow wade-in area, which is great for younger kids to play, or adults to lounge in the water, plus there are steps in the water to walk gradually into the deeper end. There is also an outdoor fire pit, fireplace, and outdoor projector. The house features 5 BRs, 4.5 baths, with finished walk-out basement, formal dining, two offices on the first floor (one is very private for work from home). The kitchen has an island, Sub-Zero refrigerator and gas cook top. There is also a drop zone from the garage, first floor laundry room, double split stair way, elegant circle drive for easy pick-up or drop-off. The finished walk-out basement has 1,700 SF finished including a very large 18’x36’ rec room with a fireplace, separate video room, an exercise room, a 5th bedroom and ¾ bath. Quail Park homes aren’t for sale very often. Better take a look right away.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size3,523 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size1.078 Acres
Year built1994
ParkingAttached, Garage, Three Car Garage
MLS #710724
Attached garage3 spaces
FireplaceGas Log
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Wet Bar, Central Vacuum, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Gas Log
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Architectural Style: Two Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,250,000
- Price/SqFt: $354
- Annual Tax Amount: $11,214
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Take Grand Ave. .8 mile east of I-35, then north .4 mile on S. 42nd St, left 500 ft. on Timberline Dt, and left 350’ on S. 43rd St. The home is on the left.
- Year Built: 1994
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 3,523 SqFt
- Lot Size: 1.078 Acres
- MLS Number: 710724
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
- Office Phone: (515) 771-2412
- Listing Agent: RICK WANAMAKER
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $656,300 | $11,214 |
| 2021 | $621,600 | $11,214 |
| 2020 | $576,500 | $11,214 |
| 2019 | $576,500 | $11,196 |
| 2018 | $554,000 | $11,196 |
| 2017 | $554,000 | $11,092 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Jordan Creek Elementary
Public District PK-6
1.0 mi
•4105 Fuller Rd
6
Westridge Elementary
Public District PK-6
2.1 mi
•5500 Ep True Pkwy
3
Western Hills Elementary
Public District PK-6
2.2 mi
•600 39th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $107,143. Most West Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are married, with kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
10%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
27%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
26%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
38%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
18%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Tennis
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Brooks Brothers
The Container Store
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Qdoba
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Acura
Lexus
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Sports
Alternative
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Living in West Des Moines, IA
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About 1608 S 43rd St
The listing price of 1608 S 43rd St property is $1,250,000.
The property 1608 S 43rd St is a house located in West Des Moines, Iowa, 50265.
Active Listing: 1608 S 43rd St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1608 S 43rd St are: Jordan Creek Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Westridge Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Western Hills Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Stilwell Junior High (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Indian Hills Junior High (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Valley Southwoods Freshman High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Valley High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Walnut Creek Campus (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $11,214 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1608 S 43rd St has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1608 S 43rd St is 3,523 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1608 S 43rd St is 1994.
This home is located at 1608 S 43rd St in West Des Moines, IA and zip code 50265. This 3,523 square foot home, which was built in 1994, sits on a 1.08 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,250,000.
While more than 16 listings in West Des Moines, IA in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 16 listings sold at asking price, and more than 38 were sold below. In April 2025 in West Des Moines, IA there were 1.5% more homes for sale than in March. In April 2025 median list price was $316,377 and the average listing age was 57 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.