Tucked away from the bustle of busy streets, this beautiful Gratias built townhome offers privacy, serenity, & direct access to scenic bike trails. With 2,810 finished sq ft of beautifully designed living space, this home is a rare find that combines spaciousness w/ sophistication! Rich hardwood floors flow throughout the main level, extending from the study through the family room & into the chef-inspired kitchen. The kitchen is a cook's delight, featuring granite countertops, abundant workspace, smooth-top range, & a spacious walk-in pantry. Unwind on the covered deck overlooking a peaceful grove of mature trees. The inviting great room is perfect for entertaining & showcases a beautiful gas frpl. The spacious owner's suite offers a luxurious retreat w/ a large walk-in tile shower, double vanities, & an oversized walk-in closet. The walkout lower level provides exceptional living space w/ a huge family room featuring a 2nd frpl, wet bar w/ refrigerator, 2 bedrooms, & a full bath. A generous storage room offers plenty of space for all your belongings. This exceptional townhome combines comfort, style, and functionality in a serene setting.
Walnut Creek, located between Meredith Drive and Douglas Avenue, is a residential and park-oriented Urbandale neighborhood with a winding creek corridor and a web of paved trails. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Walnut Creek Regional Park trailhead, where cyclists, runners, and dog-walkers circulate between ballfields, playgrounds, and open lawns. Nearby, Walker Johnston Park’s amphitheater lawn and skate features set a casual, outdoors-first rhythm. Housing reads as late-20th-century subdivisions with mature trees, cul-de-sacs, and pockets of newer infill near green space. Daily routines orbit trail loops, sports complexes, and coffee stops along 86th Street. The landscape stays gently rolling, with creek crossings and wooded edges shaping the views.
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Offer insights
16544 Valleyview Ln · $560,000
$560K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $560K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
8 days
The average home goes pending in 85 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Wet bar
Dining area
Window treatments
Finished walk-out basement
2 gas, vented fireplaces
Bedrooms
One main-level bedroom
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 three-quarter bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer (laundry on main level)
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Covered deck
Deck
Home design
Single-story
Built by Gratias Homes
Parking
Attached three-car garage
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Brick, stone, and vinyl siding exterior
Asphalt shingle roof
Poured foundation
Below-grade finished area
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Homeowners association with a monthly fee of $400
HOA covers insurance, grounds maintenance, structure maintenance, and snow removal
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
A destination townhome development by Gratias Homes. Surrounded by ponds, park and bike trail this ranch plan has 2756 SF of elegant functionality. For starters, the main floor has 10 foot ceilings and the walkout lower level sports 9 ft ceilings! The 13'8" x 17'6" master bedroom has a walk-in tile shower, double vanities and huge closet. The kitchen with walk-in pantry is open to the great room with fireplace and 13' x 14' dining area. A mud room with sink, study with French doors and a covered deck complete the main level. Enjoy family fun and entertain in the walkout lower level opening to a 13'4" x 14' patio. The spacious rec room offers a second direct vent fireplace, wet bar and full bath. Two more generous-sized bedrooms, including one with a 6'8" x 8' sitting area both have walk-in closets. This beautiful setting with only townhome traffic is secluded yet minutes to shopping, restaurants and all the venues in downtown Des Moines.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,036 (+0.5%)
$60,000 + $427,770
$487,770
2025
$7,000 (−0.4%)
$60,000 + $427,770
$487,770
2024
$7,026 (−7.6%)
$60,000 + $427,770
$487,770
2023
$7,606 (−3.6%)
$50,000 + $400,580
$450,580
2022
$7,894 (−5.0%)
$50,000 + $400,580
$450,580
2021
$8,308 (+1.9%)
$50,000 + $389,840
$439,840
2020
$8,152 (−1.1%)
$50,000 + $389,840
$439,840
2019
$8,244 (+682.2%)
$50,000 + $389,040
$439,040
2018
$1,054 (+335.5%)
$50,000 + $373,250
$423,250
2017
$242 (+1.7%)
$50,000 + $373,250
$423,250
2016
$238 (+11,800.0%)
$50,000 + $5,000
$55,000
2014
$2
$12,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,798 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2016
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,817
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,817
Year built
2016
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Dallas County
APN
1223176017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
R4
Townhome Residence District
R-4 Townhome Residence District regulations are provided to allow for the development of horizontally attached or detached dwelling units where the land or lot beneath each dwelling unit may be individually owned or owned in common by a homeowners’ association. The maximum density allowed within a townhome residence district shall be 8 units per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Multiple units
Park & open space
Oct 6, 2016 • Final
07 new building permit - residential and commercial
Work on a townhome.
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Clive, IA • 50325
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 16544 Valleyview Ln
$558,739
$1,261 under list price of $560K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $190K to $439K.