$214,000
SOLD MAY 29, 2025

555 SE Laurel St Unit 26 Waukee, IA 50263

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,144 Sq Ft
$312/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$187 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pond
  • Home Gym
  • Patio
  • Grant Ragan Elementary Rated A
  • Den
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2025

You'll love the convenience & cozy feel of this fantastic 2-bedroom townhome in the heart of Waukee. Outside, you'll find an irrigated lawn & mature trees & landscaping. When you step through the front door, you'll discover a wide open space w/ 2-story vaulted ceiling. This space includes living & dining area & spacious kitchen, they all share a beautiful wood laminate floor. The living room features a corner fireplace & plenty of windows, including a sliding door to a patio. The patio is lined w/ Hosta plants & orange lilies & the trees have fragrant purple & white blooms every spring. Back inside, the dining area has room to host your family & friends. Adjacent kitchen has lovely quartz countertops, tiled backsplash, breakfast bar & spacious pantry. All kitchen appliances are stainless & included in the sale of the home. There's also half bath on this level & exit to the attached 2-car garage.Upper level has 2 nice-sized bedrooms & full bath w/ new tile, dual sinks & tub/shower combo. The laundry is also on this level & washer & dryer are included. Finished lower level provides 2 nice-sized flex spaces that can serve as a family room, home theater, music room, workout space, or whatever you like. HOA manages lawn care, snow removal & siding, roof & pavement repairs, so you get all the perks of homeownership w/o the outdoor upkeep. Located mins from the Palms theater, Waukee's new Target, tons of restaurants & breweries & the trailhead of the 56-mile Raccoon River Trail.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leeann Bluske

Exchange Brokers Listed on: 02/05/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynn Benson

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,266

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 1,364 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 22x62
  • Irrigation

HOA Fees

  • $312 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,144 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Home Gym
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Window Egress

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1234207002

Community Details

Overview

  • West Property Management Association, Phone Number (515) 778-7590

Recreation

  • Snow Removal

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,266

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$312 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Condo-Townhome
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 191.87
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 187.06
  • Unit: 26
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 2nd Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Laminate Floors, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Egress Windows, Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 616
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 400
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Living Rm Size: 14'2x13'3
  • Other Rooms: Den, Exercise Room, Pantry
  • Included Items: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1144
  • Total Sq Ft: 1144

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Irrigation, Open Patio, Pond
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas
  • Services: Exterior Maint./Bldg., Lawn Care, Snow Removal

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Snow Removal
  • HOA Name: West Property Management
  • Management Firm: West Property Management
  • Management Firm Phone: (515) 778-7590

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 312.0000
  • Association Fee Term: Month
  • Association Fee: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Waukee

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.0313
  • Lot S F: 1364
  • Lot Size: 22X62
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1234207002
  • 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: 3266.00
  • Net Taxes: 3090.00
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • School District: Waukee

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2025
Closed on
May 23, 2025
Sold by
Green Charlie and Green Emma
Bought by
Brown Lester L and Brown Sandra R
Seller's Agent
Leeann Bluske
Exchange Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Benson
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$219,500
Sold Price
$214,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,500
-2.51%
Views
69

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
38.34%
Original Mortgage
$189,000
Outstanding Balance
$189,000
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$29,208

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2022
Sold by
Green Charlie and Green Emma
Bought by
Green Charlie and Green Emma

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2019
Closed on
Nov 7, 2019
Sold by
Harken Michael R and Harken Lori L
Bought by
White Matthew and White Samantha
Seller's Agent
OUTSIDE AGENT
OTHER
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Dierenfeld
Realty ONE Group Impact
List Price
$164,900
Sold Price
$163,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,400
-0.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.27%
Original Mortgage
$153,500
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $214,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $163,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $189,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $10,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $153,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $21,318 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $11,989 Unknown
Previous Owner $20,465 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Sold $214,000 -2.5% $187 / Sq Ft
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2025 02/05/25 For Sale $219,500 +34.3% $192 / Sq Ft
11/08/2019 11/08/19 Sold $163,500 -0.8% $143 / Sq Ft
11/08/2019 11/08/19 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2019 10/08/19 For Sale $164,900 -- $144 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2023 $3,148 $195,220 $25,000 $170,220
2022 $2,952 $170,900 $25,000 $145,900
2021 $2,952 $162,550 $25,000 $137,550
2020 $2,546 $142,460 $20,000 $122,460
2019 $2,484 $136,530 $20,000 $116,530
2018 $2,484 $127,040 $20,000 $107,040
2017 $2,438 $127,040 $20,000 $107,040
2016 $2,234 $123,470 $20,000 $103,470
2015 $2,172 $117,810 $0 $0
2014 $2,172 $112,660 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 711364

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 12-34-207-002