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Sold for $490,000 on 09/23/25
  • $490,000

    1242 Valley Dr, Ellston, IA 50074

    4beds
    960sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1977
    0.44 Acres Lot
    $490,200 Zestimate®
    $510/sqft
    $1,261 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    Rare find with this charming lake front, walk out ranch, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home with bonus room in the basement on Sun Valley Lake in southern Iowa! Enjoy the tranquility of your home in this quiet cove just off the main channel. Enjoy the comforts of a wood burning fireplace for those cooler months and the sunshine in the warmer months. Floating covered dock is included! Entertainment bonuses include dining room for those family and friends and screened in porch overlooking cove and main channel or access from the basement family room and patio. Lots of shade in the timbered adjoining lot. Detached shed for storing the outside necessities. Private spring fed lake with great recreational boating and fishing. Easy commute from Des Moines, Kansas City and Omaha.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: September 25, 2025 at 06:18am

    Listed by:

    ROBERT D. WEEKS 515-453-5751,

    Iowa Realty Waukee

    Bought with:

    ROBERT D. WEEKS

    Iowa Realty Waukee

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 718312MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Electric, Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet
    • Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 960
    • Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 800

    Property

    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
    • Exterior features: Deck
    Lot
    • Size: 0.44 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: WV010902
    • Zoning: Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame
    Condition
    • Year built: 1977

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Community/Coop Sewer
    • Water: Rural

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Golf
    Location
    • Region: Ellston

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $1,000 annually
    • Association name: Sun Valley Lake Assoc
    • Second association name: Self

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Asphalt