#713239, Nienkerk, Justin, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision
1608 S 43rd St West Des Moines, IA 50265
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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.
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- 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. Residents of West Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are married, with kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 1608 S 43rd St
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 $1,499,000.
Over 6 listings were sold over their listed price in February 2025 in West Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 30 listings were sold below the listed price and 11 listings were sold for the listed price. Between January and February 2025, West Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 2.2%. In February 2025, listings were on the market for 52 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $315,594.