This beautifully remodeled off-water home offers the perfect blend of comfort, updates, and lake convenience. Situated on a spacious double lot, the property provides plenty of room to enjoy outdoor activities, gardening, or simply relaxing in a private, tranquil setting. Recent updates make this home truly move-in ready, including a new roof (2025), siding, gutters, and remodels to the kitchen, bathroom, and living room. Inside, you'll
find all new flooring, fresh paint, and thoughtful upgrades throughout.
Additional features include: Expanded parking area, oversized two-car garage with wide base, backyard fire pit for entertaining, exceptional views with just the right amount of tree cover, convenient location near the north beach and boat ramp. Whether you're looking for a year-round home or a weekend retreat, this property offers the space, style, and updates that make Sun Valley Lake living so special.
For sale
$378,500
3244 Windmill Rd, Ellston, IA 50074
3beds
1,996sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
0.93 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$190/sqft
$83/mo HOA
What's special
Private tranquil settingAll new flooringSpacious double lotFresh paintThoughtful upgrades throughoutNew roofExpanded parking area
- 188 days |
- 306 |
- 10 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 19, 2026 at 02:31pm
Listed by:
Cherri Vos 515-265-7200,
RE/MAX Revolution
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724527
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,996
- Total interior livable area: 1,996 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.93 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: LB011677
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
Condition
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Community/Coop Sewer
- Water: Rural
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $1,000 annually
- HOA name: Sun Valley Iowa Lake Associati
- Second HOA name: Sun Valley Iowa Lake
Location
- Region: Ellston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $190/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $242,730
- Annual tax amount: $3,463
- Date on market: 8/18/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 189 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $378,500+35.7%$190/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #724527 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5734741 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2022 | Listing removed | $279,000+7.3%$140/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5734741 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2021 | Sold | $260,000-6.8%$130/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5734741 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2021 | Pending sale | $279,000$140/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5734741 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2021 | Listed for sale | $279,000+74.4%$140/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5734741 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2011 | Sold | $160,000$80/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,420 -4.4% | $242,730 |
| 2023 | $3,578 +3.5% | $242,730 +13.5% |
| 2022 | $3,456 +17.2% | $213,845 |
| 2021 | $2,948 +0.6% | $213,845 +20.5% |
| 2020 | $2,931 -2% | $177,476 |
| 2019 | $2,992 -0.5% | $177,476 +14.6% |
| 2018 | $3,006 +3% | $154,890 |
| 2017 | $2,918 +3.6% | $154,890 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $2,816 | $146,700 |
| 2015 | $2,816 +0.3% | $146,700 |
| 2014 | $2,808 | $146,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,275/mo
Principal & interest
$1791
Property taxes
$401
HOA Fees
$83
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50074
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Mount Ayr Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 13.9 mi
- 8/10Mount Ayr High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 13.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Mt Ayr
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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