Welcome to 3126 Big Bend Road, one of the most desirable locations at Sun Valley Lake - offering expansive, wide-open water views and convenient access near the main entrance. Just minutes from the clubhouse, golf course, tennis, pickleball, basketball courts, and shuffleboard, this property blends lifestyle and luxury seamlessly. This contemporary-modern lakefront home was thoughtfully designed to keep the waterfront and center. Expansive windows and an open floor plan create uninterrupted sightlines from multiple rooms, filling the home with natural light and breathtaking lake views. The main level showcases soaring vaulted ceilings, dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, a striking fireplace, and a sleek kitchen featuring a quartz island and modern finishes - ideal for both everyday living and elevated entertaining. The home features 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with the primary bedroom showcasing a private deck with a big view of the lake and its own En-Suite. The walkout lower level offers a spacious family and recreation area with room for a future wet bar or kitchenette - perfect for hosting guests.
Active
$1,100,000
3126 Big Bend Rd, Ellston, IA 50074
3beds
2,240sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2018
0.35 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$491/sqft
$83/mo HOA
What's special
Striking fireplaceSoaring vaulted ceilingsOpen floor planDramatic floor-to-ceiling windowsNatural lightBreathtaking lake viewsExpansive wide-open water views
- 19 days |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 13, 2026 at 05:01pm
Listed by:
Cherri L Vos 641-340-1289,
RE/MAX Revolution
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6335512
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,240 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,120
- Finished area below ground: 1,120
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Concrete
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Waterfront features: Waterfront Present
- Body of water: Sun Valley Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: Front 114 x Side 206 x Rear 40 x Side 184
Details
- Parcel number: SS0647103
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
Condition
- Year built: 2018
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Rural/Municipality
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Recreation Facility
- HOA fee: $1,000 annually
- HOA name: WCIR
Location
- Region: Ellston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $491/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $533,092
- Annual tax amount: $7,608
- Date on market: 2/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 19 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+542.3%$491/sqft |
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| 10/8/2018 | Sold | $171,250$76/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,510 -6.4% | $533,092 |
| 2023 | $8,022 +3.5% | $533,092 +11.2% |
| 2022 | $7,750 +29.1% | $479,525 |
| 2021 | $6,004 +78.6% | $479,525 +32.6% |
| 2020 | $3,362 +75.7% | $361,538 +77.6% |
| 2019 | $1,913 -0.5% | $203,618 +105.6% |
| 2018 | $1,922 +3% | $99,060 |
| 2017 | $1,866 +8.4% | $99,060 +10.4% |
| 2016 | $1,722 | $89,710 |
| 2015 | $1,722 +0.2% | $89,710 |
| 2014 | $1,718 -0.3% | $89,710 |
| 2013 | $1,724 +1.5% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,698 +5.3% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,612 +80500% | -- |
| 2007 | $2 | -- |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$6,920/mo
Principal & interest
$5673
Property taxes
$1164
HOA Fees
$83
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50074
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Mount Ayr Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 12.1 mi
- 8/10Mount Ayr High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 11.9 mi






