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1385 S 81st Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Dallas County

Key Facts

6Beds
5Baths
2,742Sq Ft
2026Year Built
0.33Lot (acres)
3Garage

Description

Welcome to Forest Place! This 1.5 story walkout home by Heuton Homes is at framing stage and still time for buyer to customize some selections. 10 foot ceilings, 8 foot doors and LVP throughout the main level. Custom stair railing by Artistic Iron Works and gas fireplace with tile surround. Gorgeous kitchen with large island, quartz, LED undercab lighting, Kitchen-Aid slide-in gas range with custom hood above vented to exterior, dishwasher & French door/bottom freezer refrigerator. Huge pantry has built-in Kitchen-Aid oven & microwave and wine/beverage refrigerator included too. Mudroom will have custom built-in lockers and closet. Laundry room has sink and lots of cabinets. Primary has walk-in tile shower, dual vanities and custom closet. Walkout lower level has wet bar w/island, large family room w/fireplace, full bath with dual vanities and 2 bedrooms. 2nd level has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Home includes Andersen windows, zoned heating/cooling, irrigation, passive radon system, composite covered deck and front landscaping. 3 car garage with insulated walls & ceilings and 600 series Haas insulated garage doors.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

One And One Half Story

Year Built

2026

Living Area

2,742 sq ft

Lot Size

0.33 acres

Garage Spaces

3

Zoning

RES

Days on Market

11

MLS® Listing#

744832

Property Features

Interior

Wet BarEat-in Kitchen

Appliances

OvenCooktopDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Flooring

CarpetTile

Fireplace

ElectricGas

Basement

Partially FinishedWalk-Out Access

Parking

AttachedGarage

Laundry

Main Level

Patio

DeckPatioCovered

Lot Features

Rectangular Lot

Construction

Stone

Roof

AsphaltShingle

Security

Smoke Detector(s)

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Financial Details

HOA

$375 / Annually

Forest Place HOA

Parcel Number

1623178048

Directions

From Mills Civic Pkwy go south on 81st St past Stagecoach and home is on the right.

Affordability Calculator

$199,800

Estimated monthly payment

$5,317/mo

Principal $799,200 · Est. interest $1,114,955 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in West Des Moines, IA

$293,089
Median Listing Price
58
Median Days on Market
1,414
Median Sq Ft
$201
Median Price / Sq Ft
1,362
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 241% above the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 81% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in West Des Moines, IA.

Location

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Nearby Schools

  • Montessori Children's Center

    Elementary · 0.5 mi away

  • Dowling Catholic High School

    Secondary · 0.5 mi away

  • Clive Learning Academy

    School · 0.6 mi away

  • Crestview Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.6 mi away

  • Indian Hills Junior High School

    Secondary · 1.0 mi away

  • Cowles Montessori Parents Group

    Elementary · 1.3 mi away

  • Cadence Academy Preschool

    School · 1.4 mi away

  • West des Moines Community Schools

    Elementary · 1.5 mi away

  • Windsor Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.5 mi away

  • Alrazi Academy

    School · 1.6 mi away

  • St Theresa School

    School · 1.6 mi away

  • Urbandale Community School District

    Secondary · 1.6 mi away

  • Karen Acres Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.6 mi away

  • Sacred Heart School

    Secondary · 1.6 mi away

  • Montessori Children's House

    Elementary · 1.7 mi away

  • Iowa Christian Academy

    School · 1.7 mi away

  • Urbandale Community School District

    Secondary · 1.7 mi away

  • West des Moines United Methodist Early Learning Preschool

    School · 1.7 mi away

  • West Des Moines Community School

    School · 1.7 mi away

  • Walnut Creek Campus

    Secondary · 1.7 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing - 515-238-7743

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