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$435,000

3621 Wakonda Dr Des Moines, IA 50321

2 beds
2 full
2,137 sqft
0.4 acres
$204 / sqft
House

Property details

About 3621 Wakonda Dr

Charming Ranch Home with Unique Features West of Fleur Drive! This beautifully updated ranch-style home offers stylish comfort and convenience all on one level. Step into the remodeled kitchen featuring a large island eat in kitchen table area with built-in seating, updated flooring, modern appliances, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The home includes two spacious bedrooms. The primary suite offers direct access to the backyard patio and a luxurious ensuite bath complete with a soaking tub and tiled shower. The second bedroom features custom built-ins and a generous closet. A second updated bathroom adds to the home's functionality. Enjoy the outdoors on this expansive .45-acre lot with a nice yard and mature trees. The 2-car attached garage is complemented by a large bonus room behind it-originally one of Iowa's first in-home movie theaters! This versatile space could serve as a media room, home gym, studio, or additional living area. The home exterior was just painted. Other updates include a new furnace. Don't miss this rare find combining modern updates, unique history, and one-level living in a desirable location near Fleur Drive and across from the entrance of Wakonda Country Club!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,137 sqft
Lot size0.449 Acres
Year built1950
ParkingAttached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #723473
Attached garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Interior: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $435,000
  • Price/SqFt: $203
  • Annual Tax Amount: $5,066
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: see remarks
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Living Area: 2,137 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.449 Acres
  • MLS Number: 723473
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
  • Office Phone: (515) 371-5277
  • Listing Agent: Ingrid Williams

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Feb 19, 2019
Home Sold
$120,000
Feb 19, 2019
Home Sold
$202,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$268,700$5,066
2021$209,100$5,066
2020$197,800$5,066
2019$195,400$4,656
2018$175,000$4,656
2017$175,000$4,236

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Jefferson Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

2425 Watrous Ave

3

Wright Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

5001 SW 14th St

3

Park Avenue Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

3141 SW 9th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $103,646. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $100k-200k. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

17%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
42%
100k-200k
10%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

21%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
46%
Married, No Kids
29%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
49%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Chico'sChico's
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • ChipotleChipotle
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolvoVolvo
  • MazdaMazda
  • LincolnLincoln

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • RockRock
  • ClassicalClassical
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 3621 Wakonda Dr

The listing price of 3621 Wakonda Dr property is $435,000.

The property 3621 Wakonda Dr is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50321.

Active Listing: 3621 Wakonda Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 3621 Wakonda Dr are: Jefferson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Wright Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Park Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Virtual Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $5,066 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on February 19, 2019 for $120,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 3621 Wakonda Dr has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 3621 Wakonda Dr is 2,137 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 3621 Wakonda Dr is 1950.

This home is located at 3621 Wakonda Dr in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50321 in the Southwestern Hills neighborhood. This 2,137 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 0.45 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $435,000.

While more than 47 listings in Des Moines, IA in July 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 67 listings sold at asking price, and more than 128 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA decreased by 1.7% between June and July 2025. In July 2025, listings were on the market for 34 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $217,571.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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