Located in Southfork, a luxury neighborhood, near the Des Moines Golf & Country Club. Set on a .77 acre lot on a cul-de-sac, this two-story home was a former Homeshow winner & has 3,411 total SF, including a finished basement, 3.5 baths, a vaulted living room with wood floors; kitchen with island, white cabinets, granite counters, and tile floors; family room with wood floors and gas fireplace. The second floor has 3 BRs, a loft/office and 2 full baths. The finished daylight basement has a 4th BR, full bath and family room. There is a 318 SF sunroom with included hot tub and gas fireplace. The private back yard has mature trees & waterfall. Lawn irrigation water is from a private well on the NW corner of the property, so there is no charge to water your lawn. There is also a newer deck in the back and a covered front porch & a handy circular brick driveway to drop off guests. This is one of the great walking neighborhoods in the city.
For sale
Price cut: $60K (2/12)
$775,000
870 SE Walnut Ridge Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
4beds
2,711sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
0.77 Acres Lot
$749,800 Zestimate®
$286/sqft
$42/mo HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceFinished basementFinished daylight basementWood floorsMature treesGranite countersTile floors
- 41 days |
- 2,419 |
- 49 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 23, 2026 at 08:16am
Listed by:
RICK WANAMAKER 515-771-2412,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing,
MARCIA WANAMAKER 515-771-3330,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 733308
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: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,711
- Total interior livable area: 2,711 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 700
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Hot Tub/Spa
- Has spa: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.77 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1236376010
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $500 annually
- HOA name: Southfork
- Second HOA name: Scott Nystrom
- Second HOA phone: 515-290-6990
Location
- Region: Waukee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $286/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $587,670
- Annual tax amount: $9,753
- Date on market: 1/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 43 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$749,800
$712,000 - $787,000
$2,916/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/12/2026 | Price change | $775,000-7.2%$286/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #733308 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $835,000+288.4%$308/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #733308 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/1995 | Sold | $215,000$79/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,670 +3.5% | $587,670 +9.7% |
| 2023 | $8,376 +16.4% | $535,780 +21.8% |
| 2022 | $7,196 -2.5% | $439,920 +14.8% |
| 2021 | $7,382 +2.1% | $383,310 +3.2% |
| 2020 | $7,230 -3.1% | $371,420 |
| 2019 | $7,464 +1.7% | $371,420 +1.8% |
| 2018 | $7,336 | $364,680 |
| 2017 | $7,336 +7.9% | $364,680 +2.3% |
| 2016 | $6,801 -0.3% | $356,320 +4.3% |
| 2015 | $6,820 +14.2% | $341,750 +7.6% |
| 2014 | $5,974 +3.1% | $317,620 |
| 2013 | $5,796 -0.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $5,816 +3.7% | -- |
| 2011 | $5,610 +2.3% | -- |
| 2010 | $5,484 +1.8% | -- |
| 2009 | $5,388 +3.5% | -- |
| 2008 | $5,208 +2.5% | -- |
| 2007 | $5,080 | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,924/mo
Principal & interest
$3997
Property taxes
$885
HOA Fees
$42
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50263
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Eason Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Waukee South Middle SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 2.2 mi
- 7/10Waukee Senior High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Waukee
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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