$378,500

3244 Windmill Rd Ellston, IA 50074

Estimated payment $2,434/month

Total Views 65
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,996 Sq Ft
$190 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Tile Flooring
  • Dining Area
  • Ranch Style House
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

About This Home

This beautifully remodeled off-water home offers the perfect blend of comfort, updates, and lake convenience. Situated on a spacious double lot, the property provides plenty of room to enjoy outdoor activities, gardening, or simply relaxing in a private, tranquil setting. Recent updates make this home truly move-in ready, including a new roof (2025), siding, gutters, and remodels to the kitchen, bathroom, and living room. Inside, you'll
find all new flooring, fresh paint, and thoughtful upgrades throughout.
Additional features include: Expanded parking area, oversized two-car garage with wide base, backyard fire pit for entertaining, exceptional views with just the right amount of tree cover, convenient location near the north beach and boat ramp. Whether you're looking for a year-round home or a weekend retreat, this property offers the space, style, and updates that make Sun Valley Lake living so special.

Listing Agent

Cherri Vos

RE/MAX Revolution Listed on: 08/18/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,464

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

HOA Fees

  • $83 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,996 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Community Sewer or Septic

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • 0.93 Acre Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number LB011677

Community Details

Overview

  • Sun Valley Iowa Lake Association

Recreation

  • Snow Removal

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,464

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$83 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 189.63
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Laminate Floors, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Included Items: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1996
  • Total Sq Ft: 1996

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Street Feature: Asphalt
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage Sq Ft: 840
  • Garage: 2 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Community
  • Water: Rural
  • Air Conditioner: Window Unit
  • Heat: Electric Baseboard

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Snow Removal
  • HOA Name: Sun Valley Iowa Lake Associati
  • Management Firm: Sun Valley Iowa Lake

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 1000.0000
  • Association Fee Term: Year
  • Association Fee: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Mt Ayr

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.9270
  • Lot S F: 40394
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: LB011677
  • Zoning: R

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3463.86
  • Net Taxes: 3464.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Mt Ayr

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,420 $242,730 $67,348 $175,382
2023 $3,420 $242,730 $67,348 $175,382
2022 $3,456 $213,845 $67,348 $146,497
2021 $3,456 $213,845 $67,348 $146,497
2020 $2,930 $177,476 $30,266 $147,210
2019 $2,992 $154,890 $28,330 $126,560
2018 $2,918 $154,890 $28,330 $126,560
2017 $3,006 $154,890 $28,330 $126,560
2016 $2,816 $146,700 $0 $0
2015 $2,816 $146,700 $0 $0
2014 $2,808 $146,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2025 08/18/25 For Sale $378,500 +45.6% $190 / Sq Ft
07/01/2021 07/01/21 Sold $260,000 -6.8% $261 / Sq Ft
05/14/2021 05/14/21 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2021 04/03/21 For Sale $279,000 -- $280 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $260,000 Jason Laughlin Laughlin Law Fi
Warranty Deed $160,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $70,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $252,200 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 724527

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: LB011677