871 78th Pl
West Des Moines, IA 50266
3 bd 3 ba 2,505 sqft Built 2000 Lot 11,448 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$198,500
Jan 1, 2001
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | Sold | $357,000 | Public Record |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Price changed | $410,000 | DesMoines |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Price changed | $415,000 | DesMoines |
| May 11, 2023 | Listed | $420,000 | DesMoines |
| Sep 30, 2022 | Listed | $420,000 | MLS #661241 |
| Jan 1, 2001 | Sold | $198,500 | Public Record |
| Jan 1, 2000 | Sold | $36,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $305,980 | $65,000 | $370,980 | $5,970 |
| 2024 | $305,980 | $65,000 | $370,980 | $5,686 |
| 2023 | $296,970 | $65,000 | $361,970 | $5,230 |
| 2022 | $223,230 | $65,000 | $288,230 | $4,408 |
| 2021 | $192,120 | $55,000 | $247,120 | $4,388 |
| 2020 | $178,920 | $55,000 | $233,920 | $4,302 |
| 2019 | $178,920 | $55,000 | $233,920 | $4,342 |
| 2018 | $170,190 | $55,000 | $225,190 | $4,360 |
| 2017 | $170,190 | $55,000 | $225,190 | $4,248 |
| 2016 | $170,190 | $45,000 | $215,190 | $4,144 |
| 2015 | $170,190 | $45,000 | $215,190 | $4,020 |
| 2014 | $170,190 | $45,000 | $215,190 | $3,904 |
| 2012 | $171,490 | $45,000 | $216,490 | $3,826 |
| 2011 | $171,490 | $45,000 | $216,490 | $3,682 |
| 2010 | $171,490 | $45,000 | $216,490 | $3,596 |
| 2009 | $171,490 | $45,000 | $216,490 | $3,528 |
| 2008 | $171,490 | $45,000 | $216,490 | $3,214 |
| 2007 | $154,930 | $25,720 | $180,650 | $3,386 |
Property facts
Year built
2000
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
3
Living area
2,505 sqft
Lot size
11,448 sqft
ZIP code
50266
City
West Des Moines
Street
78th Pl
Coordinates
41.58042, -93.81442
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 871 78th Pl last sell?
871 78th Pl most recently sold on Jan 1, 2001 for $198,500.
What is the current tax assessment for 871 78th Pl?
The most recent total assessment for 871 78th Pl (year 2025) is $370,980 with $5,970 in property tax.
How does 871 78th Pl's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 86.9% above the last sale price of $198,500.
When was 871 78th Pl built?
871 78th Pl was built in 2000.
How does 871 78th Pl compare to others on 78th Pl?
We track 8 other properties on 78th Pl. Browse the list under "Other properties on 78th Pl" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 871 78th Pl?
871 78th Pl is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 2,505 sqft, 11,448 sqft lot single_family.
Is 871 78th Pl a flip candidate?
No — 871 78th Pl does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 871 78th Pl a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 871 78th Pl is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+3.1%
Implied 1-yr
+12.2%
2026 Q3
$598.2K
2026 Q4
$598.2K
ZIP 50266 — Median Price History + Forecast
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