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$447,925$160 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $295,000 on Sep 3, 2015

12518 RIDGEVIEW DR

URBANDALE, IA 50323
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,802 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$448K
$393K low$503K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$295,000 · Sep 3, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,560 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$481,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$106,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$375,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$450,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$481,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 176 ft²Patio · 192 ft²Porch · 48 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Indian Hills Junior HighB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.3 mi
H
Valley High SchoolC-
High · Grades 10–12 · 2.8 mi
E
Westridge ElementaryA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 3.1 mi

District: West Des Moines Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50323These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.37
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.43%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,831
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,693 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$153,981
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$165,810
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

12518 Ridgeview Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 85% of homes in Polk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Urbandale 50323
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Polk County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Urbandale 50323

What homes are worth in Urbandale 50323

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$203K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Urbandale 50323.

How it measures up in Urbandale 50323

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Urbandale 50323.

Estimated value$447,925
CheaperTypical $462,539Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$160
CheaperTypical $221Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area2,802 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,036 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 2008Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 12518 Ridgeview Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUrbandale 50323Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$447,92546% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16010% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than2,802 ft²79% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac41% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than20007% of homes70% of homes

About 12518 Ridgeview Dr

How much is 12518 Ridgeview Dr, Urbandale, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12518 Ridgeview Dr, Urbandale, IA is $447,925 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $393,301 to $502,549. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12518 Ridgeview Dr, Urbandale, IA last sell?

12518 Ridgeview Dr, Urbandale, IA last sold on Sep 3, 2015 for $295,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12518 Ridgeview Dr, Urbandale, IA?

12518 Ridgeview Dr, Urbandale, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,802 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 12518 Ridgeview Dr, Urbandale, IA built?

12518 Ridgeview Dr, Urbandale, IA was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12518 Ridgeview Dr, Urbandale, IA?

12518 Ridgeview Dr, Urbandale, IA is assigned to Indian Hills Junior High (middle), rated B-; Valley High School (high), rated C-; Westridge Elementary (elementary), rated A-. All sit in West Des Moines Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12518 Ridgeview Dr, Urbandale, IA compare to other homes in Urbandale 50323?

Among the 7,023 homes in Urbandale 50323, it is worth more than 46% of them ($447,925 against a typical $462,539), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($160 against a typical $221), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,802 ft² against a typical 2,036 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (2000 against a typical 2008). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 85% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12518 Ridgeview Dr, Urbandale, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 12518 Ridgeview Dr, Urbandale, IA was $6,560. The county assessed it at $481,200.

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