#716257, Nathan Lyman, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision
1706 Burr Oaks Dr West Des Moines, IA 50266
Property details
About 1706 Burr Oaks Dr
Step into one of the most impressive ranch-style homes you’ll ever see—elegant, warm, and designed with exceptional care. Perfectly positioned on a beautifully landscaped 0.69-acre lot, the home backs to the 17th hole of Glen Oaks Country Club and offers breathtaking views of the clubhouse. Inside, rich hickory wood floors run through the entry, DR, Grt room, kit, study, & butler’s pantry. The main-floor study includes custom cabinets, while the Grt room features a gas FP and a window bay with remote-controlled blinds and tinting. The spacious formal DR is perfect for hosting gatherings. The remodeled kitchen is a cook’s dream, showcasing honed quartz countertops, an 11-foot center island, and a stunning Lacanche stove imported from France. French doors lead to a cozy sunroom with a brick floor and FP, as well as a deck and patio, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The 1st floor primary suite is a private oasis with custom built-ins around a FP, a luxurious ensuite bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower, dual vanities, and a fully customized closet. The LL offers over 2,000’ of fin space, incl a FR with FP, TV area, wet bar, rec room, and multiple BR’s with both Jack & Jill and private baths. A unique “bunker room” with heat and A/C is ideal as an office or retreat. Enjoy outdoor living with a composite deck, covered dining area, pool, & freshly painted ext (2025). Added features: 4-car gar with epoxy floors, steel roof (2022), & Hardie siding. Over 5,000’ of refined living
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Other, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Wet Bar, Central Vacuum, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Gas, Gas Log, Vented
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 4 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage
- Exterior: Deck, Sprinkler/Irrigation
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,775,000
- Price/SqFt: $654
- HOA Amount: $350
- HOA Frequency: Monthly
- Annual Tax Amount: $18,462
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From 50th St WDM and Mills Civic Parkway, go west on Mills to Glen Oaks private entry- turn west on Burr Oaks Drive and follow to home.
- Year Built: 2000
- Living Area: 2,712 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.696 Acres
- MLS Number: 717123
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
- Office Phone: (515) 991-6914
- Listing Agent: Mike Capobianco
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jun 18, 2007 | Home Sold | $954,500 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $1,134,400 | $18,462 |
2021 | $946,800 | $18,462 |
2020 | $934,600 | $18,462 |
2019 | $934,600 | $18,878 |
2018 | $919,400 | $18,878 |
2017 | $919,400 | $18,806 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Jordan Creek Elementary
Public District PK-6
1.6 mi
•4105 Fuller Rd
6
Westridge Elementary
Public District PK-6
1.9 mi
•5500 Ep True Pkwy
9
Brookview Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.6 mi
•8000 Ep True Pkwy
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 $64,384. Typical income of West Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 1706 Burr Oaks Dr
The listing price of 1706 Burr Oaks Dr property is $1,775,000.
The property 1706 Burr Oaks Dr is a house located in West Des Moines, Iowa, 50266.
Active Listing: 1706 Burr Oaks Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1706 Burr Oaks Dr are: Jordan Creek Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Westridge Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Brookview Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Stilwell Junior High (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Indian Hills Junior High (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), South Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), 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 $18,462 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 18, 2007 for $954,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1706 Burr Oaks Dr has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 1706 Burr Oaks Dr is 2,712 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1706 Burr Oaks Dr is 2000.
This home is located at 1706 Burr Oaks Dr in West Des Moines, IA and zip code 50266. This 2,712 square foot home, which was built in 2000, sits on a 0.70 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,775,000.
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. The number of homes for sale in West Des Moines, IA increased by 1.5% between March and April 2025. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 57 days, the median list price was $316,377.