Residential > Townhouse
Active
08/21/2025
List Price
$129,900$129/ft²
5242 Dakota Dr
West Des Moines, IA 50265
- 2Beds
- 2Baths
- 1,008ft²Living Area
- 610ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 1Car
- 1988Year Built
- 50DOM
- -Permit
5242 Dakota Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265 is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,008 ft² townhouse built in 1988 on a 0.014 acre lot. This townhouse is currently listed for $129,900, and it was last sold in 2005 for $95,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the townhouse's value is $186,500.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 5242 Dakota Dr based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$186,500
$185/ft²
+$57K above List Price
Updated 7 months ago
5242 Dakota Dr is valued at $186,500 by TopHap AVM 7 months ago.
MLS Description
The listing agent's description. Original Listing
Step inside this charming and unique 2BR/2BA home in a highly desirable location near everything in West Des Moines! This home is refreshed and move-in ready with an updated kitchen, new carpet, fresh paint throughout and new ceiling texture on the main level! The updated kitchen includes soft close cabinets/drawers, newer SS appliances and just installed GFCI outlets. Also updated are the Water Heater(2020) and Roof/Gutters(2023). On the upper level you have 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and laundry. On the main level you have a large living area, half bath, fireplace and walk out onto your newly resurfaced deck overlooking a large green space with no shared unit to the South. Walk down the newly carpeted steps to your tuck under heated garage and private storage closet. Utilities are impressively low at $55/mo for Gas/Electric!
Listing Agents
The listing agent for 5242 Dakota Dr is Joel Goetsch.
JG
Joel Goetsch
RE/MAX Concepts
Phone: (515) 276-2872
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$1,938.00From latest Total Assessed Value1.46%Total Assessed Value$132,700=Land+
Assessed Value$14,400Additions
Assessed Value$118,300
In 2023, taxes billed for 5242 Dakota Dr were $1,938, which is 1.46% from latest Total Assessed Value of $132,700.
Property History
5242 Dakota Dr has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 5242 Dakota Dr
Hazard Risks
Tornado193Lead161Particulates118Ozone106Air Pollution103Nat'l Avg100Weather85Carb Mono72Hail64Wind49Earthquake16Hurricane2
12 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Hail Index, Tornado Index, Hurricane Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Wind Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 5242 Dakota Dr.
Walkability Index
13 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
5242 Dakota Dr has a walkability score of 13 out of 20, which means that it is in a somewhat walkable area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
15°F
High
33°F
Summer
Average
Low
63°F
High
84°F
In the winter at 5242 Dakota Dr, temperatures range from 14.89°F to 32.82°F with an average of 23.86°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 62.57°F to 83.91°F with and average of 73.24°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 5242 Dakota Dr
Public Schools
Valley Southwoods Freshman High School
Grades: 9-9
1.51 mi
C-
Crossroads Park Elementary
Grades: KG-6
0.57 mi
B-
Indian Hills Junior High
Grades: 7-8
2.19 mi
B-
Valley High School
Grades: 10-12
1.24 mi
B
* The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.
Nearby public schools serving 5242 Dakota Dr have ratings undefined, undefined, undefined, and undefined.
Neighborhood
This property is located in Winchester Square, West Des Moines, IA 50265.
Seasonal Housing units 50265
12%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 50265
+2%of people during work hours.
Crime Index for 50265
69
69
The crime index in 50265 is 69, which is 0.7 times lower than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 5242 Dakota Dr over selected time period.
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