# 812 S 26th Street, West des Moines, IA 50265

> **TL;DR:** 4bd/4ba single family, $389,000 ($184/sqft), built 1988, 2,116 sqft.
> Fireplace. Est. $1,686/mo. Listed 13 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $389,000 |
| Price/sqft | $184 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 2,116 |
| Year Built | 1988 |
| Lot Size | 10,193 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 13 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,686 |
| **Total** | **$1,686** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1988
- 0.23 acre lot
- 2 stories
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
Tucked among the trees in a peaceful West Des Moines setting, this beautiful 4 bedroom walkout two-story feels like your own private nature retreat while still being just minutes from shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. Enjoy stunning seasonal views, colorful perennial gardens, and abundant wildlife from the elevated deck or lower-level stone patio. Inside, you'll find a bright front office or den, formal dining room, spacious eat-in kitchen, and inviting family room with a cozy fireplace. Upstairs, the generous primary suite offers a relaxing escape with a Jacuzzi tub and separate shower, while two additional bedrooms share a full bath. The finished walkout lower level provides even more living space with a second family room, game room, 3/4 bath, and an impressive workshop area. Major updates include new roof w/ class 3 shingles (2026), water heater (2021), LVP flooring (2020), privacy fence (2021), new deck (2021) and a skylight in master. Located in the West Des Moines School District and surrounded by friendly neighbors and moments from Raccoon River trails and recreation.

## Location

- **Address:** 812 S 26th Street, West des Moines, IA 50265
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.557583, -93.742286
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.557583,-93.742286

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Micole Van Walbeek
- **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Concepts
- **Phone:** 5153338292
- **Email:** micole@homesweetia.com

## Primary Photo

![812 S 26th Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/5229fc97642bc44742dd720cfd00be7bl-f3809682387r.jpg)

*27 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/812-s-26th-street-west-des-moines-ia-50265-a742995)*

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**MLS#:** 742995 | **Updated:** 2026-06-25
**Source:** listhub

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