$3,977 Closing Credit¹
#714934, Mohamed Ali, Listing office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
$299,900 List price
3800 Western Hills Dr West Des Moines, IA 50265
$3,561
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,462 sqft
0.4 acres
$205 / sqft
House
Property details
About 3800 Western Hills Dr
Walk to Western Hills Elementary! Amazing Location! Priced for a buyer to make the improvements they want but be able to enjoy 3 bedrooms, 2 baths up and a great 3 season porch overlooking a shaded backyard! And a big patio! Nice brick fireplace. The laundry is up or use the lower level. Big kitchen and spacious eating area. The lower level offers a family room with wet bar, a bedroom and plenty of storage!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,462 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.366 Acres
Year built1977
ParkingAttached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #718194
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas Log
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Wet Bar, Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Gas Log
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Enclosed Porch, Patio
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $299,900
- Price/SqFt: $205
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,186
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Corner Lot
- Directions: From Ashworth go south on 38th then left on Western Hills Drive and home will be on your right. From Valley West Drive go west on Western Hills.
- Year Built: 1977
- Living Area: 1,462 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.366 Acres
- MLS Number: 718194
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
- Office Phone: (515) 453-5799
- Listing Agent: Anita Nemmers
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $285,100 | $4,186 |
| 2021 | $236,000 | $4,186 |
| 2020 | $220,700 | $4,186 |
| 2019 | $220,700 | $3,968 |
| 2018 | $202,000 | $3,968 |
| 2017 | $202,000 | $3,660 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Western Hills Elementary
Public District PK-6
0.1 mi
•600 39th St
6
Fairmeadows Elementary
Public District PK-6
1.0 mi
•807 23rd St
6
Crossroads Park Elementary
Public District KG-6
1.1 mi
•1050 50th 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 $87,137. The majority of West Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
13%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
37%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
33%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
34%
Married, No Kids
25%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Symphony or Opera
NBA/WNBA
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Chico's
New York & Company
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Qdoba
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Infiniti
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Active Rock- Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Living in West Des Moines, IA
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About 3800 Western Hills Dr
The listing price of 3800 Western Hills Dr property is $299,900.
The property 3800 Western Hills Dr is a house located in West Des Moines, Iowa, 50265.
Active Listing: 3800 Western Hills Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 3800 Western Hills Dr are: Western Hills Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Fairmeadows Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Crossroads Park Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Stilwell Junior High (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Indian Hills Junior High (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Valley High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Valley Southwoods Freshman High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Walnut Creek Campus (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,186 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 3800 Western Hills Dr has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 3800 Western Hills Dr is 1,462 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 3800 Western Hills Dr is 1977.
This home is located at 3800 Western Hills Dr in West Des Moines, IA and zip code 50265. This 1,462 square foot home, which was built in 1977, sits on a 0.37 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $299,900.
In May 2025 more than 18 listings in West Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 29 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 55 were sold below. In May 2025 in West Des Moines, IA there were 8.2% more homes for sale than in April. Listings spent 55 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $317,800 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.