# 4742 Meadow Valley Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/3ba single family, $364,900 ($179/sqft), built 1993, 2,040 sqft.
> Fireplace, A/C. Est. $1,581/mo. Listed 40 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $364,900 |
| Price/sqft | $179 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 full |
| Square Feet | 2,040 |
| Year Built | 1993 |
| Lot Size | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 40 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,581 |
| **Total** | **$1,581** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1993
- 0.15 acre lot
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
From the moment you arrive, the fresh updated siding and new garage door give a polished first impression that carries through every room. This home has been meticulously improved throughout -- truly move-in ready with all the big-ticket items already done for you. The updated kitchen shines with solid Corian countertops, generous workspace, and a large pantry -- perfect for the home chef who values both style and function. The spacious family room is a true showstopper, bathed in natural light from windows on three sides, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere year-round. Updated flooring and fresh interior paint flow seamlessly throughout the home, giving every space a clean, modern feel. Three comfortable bedrooms and three full bathrooms are spread across the split levels, offering privacy and flexibility for any lifestyle. Cozy up on cool evenings by the fireplace, or head downstairs to the incredible finished basement -- 480 sq ft of prime man cave space ready for a home theater, game room, bar, or ultimate entertainment retreat. The list of updates speaks for itself: new roof, new garage door, updated siding, updated windows, updated water heater, new Corian kitchen countertops, fresh interior paint, and updated flooring -- nothing left to do but move in and enjoy. The oversized attached garage and private patio round out this exceptional package. All of this in the West Des Moines School District, minutes from Jordan Creek Town Center, top-rated dining and retail, Valley Junction, and with easy access to I-35 and I-80. Homes like this don't last -- schedule your private showing today!

## Location

- **Address:** 4742 Meadow Valley Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.567714, -93.767434
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.567714,-93.767434

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Lora Ahrens Olerich
- **Brokerage:** Heartland Realty
- **Phone:** 5154328872
- **Email:** loraolerich@gmail.com

## Primary Photo

![4742 Meadow Valley Drive - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/3603fd454ee435458ffa19fc7cbe0f0fl-f766442065r.jpg)

*26 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/4742-meadow-valley-drive-west-des-moines-ia-50265-ia69509)*

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**MLS#:** 69509 | **Updated:** 2026-04-24
**Source:** listhub

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