Almost 5-acre wooded lot in Cumming, just a few minutes from West Des Moines and the Rec-Plex. This unique berm home offers a living space with a farmhouse-inspired interior and updates throughout. The kitchen features newer cabinets, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The open floor plan makes the most of the home's southern exposure, with an abundance of windows providing plenty of natural light. The extra large main bedroom features a large closet, and private bathroom. Upstairs includes two additional bedrooms, one with its own private patio, along with a den/playroom and bathroom. The laundry area also includes a convenient dog-washing station with direct outside access to the fenced backyard. Outside, you'll find a newer deck with hot tub, detached shop/kennel, mature wooded acreage, and plenty of privacy. Additional improvements include a newer septic system, solar panels, and new high-impact shingles installed in summer 2026.
Almost 5 acre wooded lot in Cumming just minutes from West Des Moines. This berm home has over 3,000 sq ft of living space with farmhouse like interior design with updates throughout the home. Newer kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Open floorplan makes the most of the southern exposure of the home which is full of windows that allows a lot of the natural light in. Main bedroom has double sided wood burning fireplace, big closet and bathroom. Upstairs includes 2 more bedrooms with one having a private patio, den/playroom and bathroom. The washer/dryer area also has a dog bath station with outside access into the fence in "backyard". Outside is a new deck with hot tub and detached shop/kennel. New septic system and solar panels installed.
DMMLS #640871
Apr 20, 2022
Sold
$610,000
$199/sq ft
Mar 17, 2022
Pending
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Dec 16, 2021
Price Changed
$665,000
$217/sq ft
Nov 15, 2021
Price Changed
$699,000
$228/sq ft
Nov 2, 2021
Listed
$750,000
$245/sq ft
+30
Private Wooded Lot on 5 Acres!!! Highly sought after 'Park-Like' acreage w/ in minutes of West Des Moines destinations. Contemporary Farmhouse interior design with updates throughout the home - Kitchen Cabinets & Countertops (Quartz), Bathrooms, Flooring (Bamboo) and Lighting. Open layout makes the most of the southern exposure of the home which is full of windows that brings in opulent natural light. Sunken living room is the center of the home that is open to the 2nd floor and boasts a wood burning fireplace that runs floor to ceiling. Main level master bedroom and bathroom. Upstairs includes 2nd bedroom, den/playroom, bathroom and washer/dryer. Exterior Items Include: Detached Shop, Chicken Coop and Patio that comes off of the living room. Come let your imagination run wild with this property.
DMMLS #443430
Nov 12, 2014
Sold
$299,900
$98/sq ft
Sep 30, 2014
Listed
$299,900
$98/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 13, 1984
Sold
$35,000
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,808 (+12.8%)
$233,750 + $411,100
$644,850
2025
$5,150 (+1.9%)
$233,750 + $411,100
$644,850
2024
$5,052 (−7.1%)
$233,750 + $411,100
$644,850
2023
$5,438 (+32.4%)
$198,690 + $346,890
$545,580
2022
$4,106 (+0.5%)
$198,690 + $346,890
$545,580
2021
$4,086 (+1.8%)
$152,500 + $220,310
$372,810
2020
$4,014 (+10.6%)
$152,500 + $220,310
$372,810
2019
$3,628 (+0.3%)
$152,500 + $192,220
$344,720
2018
$3,616 (+11.5%)
$102,500 + $193,280
$295,780
2017
$3,244 (+1.6%)
$102,500 + $193,280
$295,780
2016
$3,192 (+8.4%)
$102,500 + $193,280
$295,780
2014
$2,944
$57,600 + $188,210
$245,810
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4.88 Acres
Year renovated
1983
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,064
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
3,064
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dallas County
APN
1635426005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
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, 14 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
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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
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Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 34838 Maffitt Lake Rd
$790,410
$1,410 over list price of $789K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $725K to $1.1M.