Are yards well-kept in Winterset, IA?

As of early 2026, 96% of users say yards are well-kept

Would people walk alone at night in Winterset, IA?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Winterset, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say it's dog friendly

Do kids play outside in Winterset, IA?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say kids play outside

Is parking easy in Winterset, IA?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say parking is easy

Is Winterset, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say it's quiet

Are neighbors friendly in Winterset, IA?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Winterset, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Winterset, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Does Winterset, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are the streets well-lit in Winterset, IA?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say streets are well-lit

Is a car needed in Winterset, IA?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say car is needed

Do residents of Winterset, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Winterset, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is there wildlife in Winterset, IA?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Winterset, IA?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say there are community events

What is 1655 McBride Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1655 McBride Rd in Van Meter, IA is $695,800 .

What is the price history for 1655 McBride Rd?

1655 McBride Rd in Van Meter, IA last sold for $488,000 in May 2021.

Is Van Meter a buyer's or seller's market?

Van Meter is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Van Meter?

Residents describe Van Meter, IA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Van Meter, IA .

Does 1655 McBride Rd have air conditioning?

Yes, 1655 McBride Rd in Van Meter, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1655 McBride Rd?

The lot at 1655 McBride Rd in Van Meter, IA is about 7.7 acres .

OFF MARKET

$695,800

Trulia Estimate

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,108 sqft (on 7.71 acres)

1655 McBride Rd, Van Meter, IA 50261

Est. Refi. Payment $4,490/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 14, 2021 for $488,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$696K

Since last month

$12K (-1.7%)

Since last year

$27K (+4.1%)

Since last sale

$208K (+42.7%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +35% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$696K
August 2026	$696K
July 2026	$708K
June 2026	$708K
May 2026	$703K
April 2026	$693K
March 2026	$685K
February 2026	$659K
January 2026	$653K
2025
December 2025	$652K
November 2025	$666K
October 2025	$670K
September 2025	$663K
August 2025	$669K
July 2025	$679K
June 2025	$683K
May 2025	$681K
April 2025	$672K
March 2025	$670K
February 2025	$660K
January 2025	$661K
2024
December 2024	$663K
November 2024	$667K
October 2024	$657K
September 2024	$658K
August 2024	$659K
July 2024	$667K
June 2024	$663K
May 2024	$660K
April 2024	$659K
March 2024	$645K
February 2024	$633K
January 2024	$637K
2023
December 2023	$645K
November 2023	$652K
October 2023	$647K
September 2023	$641K
August 2023	$646K
July 2023	$666K
June 2023	$657K
May 2023	$641K
April 2023	$629K
March 2023	$618K
February 2023	$618K
January 2023	$621K
2022
December 2022	$598K
November 2022	$588K
October 2022	$584K
September 2022	$581K
August 2022	$578K
July 2022	$534K
June 2022	$532K
May 2022	$526K
April 2022	$522K
March 2022	$525K
February 2022	$520K
January 2022	$518K
2021
December 2021	$515K
November 2021	$505K
October 2021	$503K
April 2021	$484K
March 2021	$482K
2020
August 2020	$545K
July 2020	$551K
June 2020	$545K
May 2020	$547K
April 2020	$549K
March 2020	$609K
February 2020	$596K
January 2020	$584K
2019
December 2019	$571K
November 2019	$455K
October 2019	$456K
September 2019	$454K
August 2019	$465K
July 2019	$466K
June 2019	$474K
May 2019	$475K
April 2019	$487K
March 2019	$478K
February 2019	$486K
January 2019	$487K
2018
December 2018	$481K
November 2018	$473K
October 2018	$473K
September 2018	$486K
August 2018	$486K
July 2018	$492K
June 2018	$490K
May 2018	$513K
April 2018	$519K
March 2018	$518K
February 2018	$548K
January 2018	$547K
2017
December 2017	$571K
November 2017	$574K
October 2017	$572K
September 2017	$569K
August 2017	$567K
July 2017	$558K
June 2017	$545K
May 2017	$497K
April 2017	$498K
March 2017	$510K
February 2017	$523K
January 2017	$519K
2016
December 2016	$504K
November 2016	$510K
October 2016	$511K
September 2016	$516K

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1619 McBride Rd, Van Meter, IA 50261	0.27	$719,400	3	3	3,044	Off Market
1639 McBride Rd, Van Meter, IA 50261	0.12	$700,100	4	4	1,931	Off Market
1653 McBride Rd, Van Meter, IA 50261	0.05	$519,600	3	2	1,858	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1655 McBride Rd.
Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1998

7.71 acre lot

3,108 sqft

$224/sqft

Garage

About this House

This all brick 2 story country Estate wrap around driveway has over 4,000 sf finish with walk-out lower level. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. The home office has cherry wood walls & ceiling with a wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, and a huge laundry/mud room. At the heart of the home is a spacious kitchen w/ tons of cabinetry/counter space. The upstairs features 4 BRs & 2 full BAs. The home also has a semi-finished 3rd floor attic-great for storage. The lower level walk-out features a fireplace, wet bar, theater room, BR and full BA. Outside is a large deck & patio. A 30x40 outbuilding is perfect for a work shop or storage. There is an additional 20x30 concrete slab for additional parking. Additional upgrades include: 20-inch thick concrete foundation, steel frame, extra insulation for energy efficiency. Newer upstairs AC, downstairs furnace, carpet and paint. 13 Mo HWA Platinum Home Warranty included.

1655 McBride Rd, Van Meter, IA 50261 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,108 sqft single-family home built in 1998. It last sold for $488,000 on May 14, 2021. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2019 with an asking price of $2,395 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 15, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $695,800, with a rent estimate of $3,312/month.

Home Details for 1655 McBride Rd

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Dining RoomWet Bar
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: BrickFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1998
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7.71 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 14, 2021 Source: DMMLS #613503	Sold	$488,000
Mar 10, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$488,000
Feb 22, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$488,000 Price increased by 8%
Nov 3, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$449,999 Price decreased by 6%
Oct 12, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$479,000 Price decreased by 1%
Sep 21, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$484,999 Price decreased by 1%
Sep 9, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$489,999
Jan 15, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$2,395
Dec 30, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$2,395
Oct 1, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$469,900
Sep 27, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$469,900 Price decreased by 0%
Sep 23, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$470,900 Price decreased by 0%
Sep 13, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$471,900 Price decreased by 0%
Sep 6, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$472,900 Price decreased by 0%
Aug 23, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$473,900 Price decreased by 0%
Jul 1, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$474,900 Price decreased by 1%
May 7, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$479,900 Price decreased by 4%
Jan 9, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$499,000
Oct 15, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$499,000
Jun 5, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$499,000 Price decreased by 5%
Mar 20, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$525,000 Price increased by 5%
Oct 13, 2017 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$499,000 Price decreased by 7%
Sep 29, 2017 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$535,000 Price decreased by 3%
Sep 2, 2017 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$549,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$7,170	$651,800

Additional Cost

Market trends in Winterset

Last updated August 2026

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Around this home

Winterset Elementary School
PK-3
Public
509 Students
Winterset Community School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
excellent learning environment! Especially the elementary have a great handle on the learning environment making it special for all children at all age and learning levels. I volunteer everyday and have seen such positive growth with great teacher care and concern for students and parents! There is always an open-door policy and great communication as long as the parent stays involved!!
Other Review
14y ago
5 Reviews

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What Locals Say about Winterset

At least 21 Trulia users voted on each feature.

96 % Say yards are well-kept
91 % Say people would walk alone at night
85 % Say it's dog friendly
84 % Say kids play outside
80 % Say parking is easy
76 % Say it's quiet
75 % Say neighbors are friendly
73 % Say there are sidewalks
70 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
69 % Say there's holiday spirit
68 % Say streets are well-lit
62 % Say car is needed
59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
47 % Say there's wildlife
41 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Mariah B.
Resident
6y ago
"Dislike: Not everyone keeps their dog on a leash Like: town is just big enough to get a few mile walk in, but small enough that you’re never far from home"
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Erin
Resident
7y ago
"Winterset always has a lot going on! Everything is close in town, we love living here. Small town, close to Des Moines, very convenient! "
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Anna P
Resident
7y ago
"random kids run around in my yard when it's not winter, not good when you actually have a fence, they help themselves, and you can hear them outside your bathroom window sometimes. Other dog owners are great, just not responsible parents."
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Cnolte1410
Resident
7y ago
"Under 5 minutes via car. Would be an easy bike ride or walk. Most homeowners are considerate regarding snow and ice removal. City needs to work on snow removal from streets!"
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Cnolte1410
Resident
7y ago
"Nice family focused neighborhood. Community pool is within easy walking distance. Neighborhood is nice mix of different ages."
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lindy g.
Resident
8y ago
"we call Winterset "Mayberry" since so many people are walking...some with their dogs. we experience no crime for the most part. very friendly neighbors."
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Frequently asked questions about 1655 McBride Rd

What is 1655 McBride Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1655 McBride Rd in Van Meter, IA is $695,800.
What is the price history for 1655 McBride Rd?
1655 McBride Rd in Van Meter, IA last sold for $488,000 in May 2021.
Is Van Meter a buyer's or seller's market?
Van Meter is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Van Meter?
Residents describe Van Meter, IA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Van Meter, IA.
Does 1655 McBride Rd have air conditioning?
Yes, 1655 McBride Rd in Van Meter, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1655 McBride Rd?
The lot at 1655 McBride Rd in Van Meter, IA is about 7.7 acres.