$1,150,000
SOLD MAY 18, 2026

35881 Sample Ln van Meter, IA 50261

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,934 Sq Ft
5 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 18, 2026

$392 Per Sq Ft

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pond
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Van Meter Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of May 2026

Truly impossible to find 1.5 story within the Van Meter School District on 5 acres with no gravel! This home offers the best of all worlds as it is close to the metro, offers incredible privacy and nature, and a newer built house with upgrades and updates. Features of the home include: Large 4 stall garage with drains and heat, fully finished walkout lower level, 6 bedrooms, all appliances included, large open kitchen and with walk in pantry, main level primary bedroom with double walk in closets and a generous bathroom, two story living room and entry, wet bar, two fireplaces, covered composite deck and covered patio underneath, large front porch that is covered and offers a swing, flat and usable lot by the house that backs down to a creek and pond, beautiful concrete driveway, perfect orientation offering incredible natural light throughout the house, and numerous custom features throughout. Very easy to show and flexible possession is possible, please call an agent today for a private tour or more information on this incredible opportunity to get into Van Meter!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cy Phillips

Space Simply Listed on: 02/26/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Cy Phillips

Space Simply Listed on: 02/26/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,548

Year Built

  • Built in 2017

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 2,934 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Dining Area
  • Home Gym
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Built-In Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Covered Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • Rural Water
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1526300009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,548

Year Built

Built in 2017

Lot Details

5 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Acreage
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 391.96
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 391.96
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 2017
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, LVP, See Remarks, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors, Wet Bar
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Other Rooms: Exercise Room, Mud Room, Pantry, See Remarks
  • Handicap Features: See Remarks
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2934
  • Total Sq Ft: 2934

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Cement Board
  • Exterior Features: Covered Deck, Covered Patio, Fire Pit, Pond
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt, Cul-de-sac
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 1046
  • Garage: 4 Attached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Rural
  • Air Conditioner: GeoThermal
  • Heat: GeoThermal

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: See Remarks

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 5.0000
  • Lot S F: 217800
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1526300009
  • 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: 8548.00
  • Net Taxes: 8434.00
  • Tax Year: 24

MLS Schools

  • School District: Van Meter

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2026
Closed on
May 11, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Cy Phillips
Space Simply
Buyer's Agent
Cy Phillips
Space Simply
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
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Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-46.62%
Original Mortgage
$1,035,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,035,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$72,486

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2023
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,500
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 15, 2014
Closed on
Feb 16, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Erika Hansen
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Buyer's Agent
OUTSIDE AGENT
OTHER
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-6.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.05%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,150,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $210,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $210,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Deed $140,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,035,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $157,500 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/18/2026 05/18/26 Sold $1,150,000 0.0% $392 / Sq Ft
03/09/2026 03/09/26 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2026 02/26/26 For Sale $1,150,000 +721.4% $392 / Sq Ft
02/17/2015 02/17/15 Sold $140,000 -6.7% $137 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/31/2015 01/31/15 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2014 12/15/14 For Sale $150,000 -- $147 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2025 $8,434 $793,380 $172,880 $620,500
2024 $8,650 $758,720 $146,940 $611,780
2023 $8,650 $758,720 $146,940 $611,780
2022 $8,174 $691,250 $148,130 $543,120
2021 $8,174 $657,710 $148,130 $509,580
2020 $8,108 $621,000 $148,130 $472,870
2019 $8,116 $621,000 $148,130 $472,870
2018 $8,116 $594,730 $121,250 $473,480
2017 $2,574 $126,250 $121,250 $5,000
2016 $2,532 $174,550 $66,930 $107,620
2015 $2,348 $174,550 $0 $0
2014 -- $174,550 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 735188

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 15-26-300-009

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