About This Home

This 6-bedroom, 7-bathroom single family at 1550 S Deer Road in West des Moines, IA is listed for $2,795,000 ($528 per sqft). Built in 1973, the home offers 5,290 sqft of living space on a 2.80 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1973
  • 2.80 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
4 full, 2 half
1973

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Colorado lodge meets West Des Moines luxury. This one-of-a-kind estate sits on 2.8 private acres in WDSM with Waukee Schools, backing to a private community lake with nearly 893 feet of shoreline and incredible views of the Raccoon River Valley. At nearly 9,890 finished square feet, this 6 bedroom, 9 bathroom home offers the space, setting, and lif

estyle that would be nearly impossible to recreate today given the lot, water frontage, location, and scale. Offering comfort and convenience, the home offers zero-entry access and true main level living, including a spacious first-floor primary suite, dramatic great room with floor-to-ceiling windows, multiple fireplaces, and convenient access to outdoor living areas.

With fresh interior and exterior paint, updated HVAC, recent roof replacement, and generator provide peace of mind. The walkout lower level adds exceptional entertaining and guest space, while the indoor half-court basketball gym creates year-round options for basketball, pickleball, golf simulator, etc.

or family recreation. A separate exercise room and oversized attached heated 5-stall garage add even more function. Outside, enjoy a private lakefront lifestyle with two sand beaches, dock, fishing, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and peaceful water views from your own backyard. This is a rare country-estate setting with city water, city sewer, natural gas, and quick access to Jordan Creek, Costco, Glen Oaks, RecPlex, trails, parks, and the airport.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$16,248/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$2,021
Interest$12,112
Insurance$815
HOA$1,300

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1550 S Deer Road

West des Moines, IA 50266

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

WetBarCentralVacuumDiningAreaSeparateFormalDiningRoomEatInKitchenCableTvWineCellarWindowTreatments

Exterior Features

BasketballCourtDeckFirePitSprinklerIrrigationPlayStructurePatio

Property Details

Flooring

TileHardwoodCarpet

Construction

Stone

Pool Features

PatioDeck

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 6-bedroom, 7-bathroom single family at 1550 S Deer Road is listed at $2,795,000 ($528/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $16,248 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance, HOA fees.

HOA fees are $1300/month.

Key features include: Built in 1973, 2.80 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: WetBar, CentralVacuum, DiningArea. Exterior Features: BasketballCourt, Deck, FirePit.

This property is listed by Cy Phillips and can be reached at (515) 556-9674.

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Cy Phillips

Agent at Space Simply

(515) 556-9674

Listed by Space Simply · View on Broker Site

MLS# 741973· Source: listhub· 34 days on market

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1550 S Deer Road, West des Moines, IA 50266

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