#703263, Chris Kew, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision
$1,300,000 List price
36405 Osage Ave Van Meter, IA 50261
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
1,935 sqft
20.0 acres
$672 / sqft
Land
Property details
About 36405 Osage Ave
One-of-a-kind 20-acre executive estate just 15 mins from West Des Moines with potential to subdivide into two 10-acre parcels. This 4-bed, 4-bath walkout ranch offers over 3,200 finished sq ft and blends rustic character with modern comfort. Features include real barn wood stairs to the basement, a barn beam fireplace mantel, and a sliding barn wood door leading into the primary bath with a large custom-tile shower. The home has hardwood floors throughout, granite counters, stainless appliances, and a pantry with direct garage access for ease of unloading groceries. All bathrooms are finished with custom tile and surrounds. Additional highlights include geothermal heating and cooling, a wired backup generator, a whole house fan, and a heated 3-car garage. The walkout basement includes a theater-ready room with stone wall and AV hookups, a concrete storm cellar (ideal for a gun room or wine cellar), and a safe/storm room. Outside you'll find a stocked ½-acre pond with beach, 10 wooded acres with trails, 5 acres of fenced pasture with sheds and auto waterers, a heated 40x60 Morton building with RV storage, stamped walkways with glow rock, a concrete paver deck, and a basketball hoop.
Highlights
Home typeVacant Land
HeatingElectric, Geothermal
StatusActive
CoolingAttic Fan, Central Air, Geothermal
Size1,935 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size20 Acres
Year built2012
ParkingAttached, Garage, Three Car Garage
MLS #718254
Attached garage3 spaces
FireplaceGas, Vented
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Central Vacuum, Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Gas, Vented
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Exterior: Deck, Fence, Patio
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Electric, Geothermal
- Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air, Geothermal
- List Price: $1,300,000
- Price/SqFt: $671
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,910
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Heading west on I-80, take Exit 113 towards Van Meter. DO NOT use De Soto/Adel exit as the road is closed coming from that direction. South of Van Meter, take 360th Street West to Osage Ave, heading south. Ignore the road closed signs- you CAN come through here. Go south on Osage Ave- home is on your right.
- Year Built: 2012
- Living Area: 1,935 SqFt
- Lot Size: 20 Acres
- MLS Number: 718254
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Hilltop
- Office Phone: (515) 967-5424
- Listing Agent: Char Klisares
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2010 | Home Sold | $140,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $691,000 | $6,910 |
| 2022 | $526,110 | $6,198 |
| 2021 | $469,780 | $6,484 |
| 2020 | $444,350 | $6,480 |
| 2018 | $438,020 | $6,634 |
| 2017 | $438,020 | $7,036 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
DeSoto Intermediate
Public District 3-5
1.8 mi
•317 Spruce St
7
Van Meter Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.9 mi
•520 1st Ave
7
Earlham Elementary
Public District PK-6
6.3 mi
•535 N Chestnut Ave
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 $90,414. Typical income of Van Meter, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
19%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
33%
100k-200k
10%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
29%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
34%
Married, No Kids
27%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
20%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dillards
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Texas Roadhouse
Cracker Barrel
Hardee's
What do the neighbors drive?
Subaru
Cadillac
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
New Country
News/Talk/Information
Classic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 36405 Osage Ave
The listing price of 36405 Osage Ave property is $1,300,000.
The property 36405 Osage Ave is land located in Van Meter, Iowa, 50261.
Active Listing: 36405 Osage Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 36405 Osage Ave are: DeSoto Intermediate (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Van Meter Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Earlham Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Van Meter Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Earlham Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), ADM Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Van Meter High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Earlham High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), ADM High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $6,910 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on August 24, 2010 for $140,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property 36405 Osage Ave is 20 acres.
The property 36405 Osage Ave is 1,935 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 36405 Osage Ave is 2012.
This home is located at 36405 Osage Ave in Van Meter, IA and zip code 50261. This 1,935 square foot home, which was built in 2012, sits on a 20.00 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,300,000.
Over 3 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Van Meter, IA. In the same period over 1 listings were sold below the listed price and 1 listings were sold for the listed price. Between March and April 2025, Van Meter, IA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 5.6%. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 112 days, the median list price was $374,640.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.