Is a car needed in Waukee, IA?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say car is needed

Does Waukee, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 93% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Waukee, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say it's dog friendly

Is parking easy in Waukee, IA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say parking is easy

Does Waukee, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Waukee, IA?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say kids play outside

As of early 2026, 81% of users say it's quiet

Would people walk alone at night in Waukee, IA?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in Waukee, IA?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say streets are well-lit

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

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As of early 2026, 41% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

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As of early 2026, 40% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

285 Christopher Ave
Waukee, IA 50263

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,900 sqft

$314,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 1, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,029/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$314,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 1, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,029/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,900 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 285 Christopher Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1971

Living Area

1,900 sqft

Price/Sqft

$165

Parking

Garage

About this House

Listing agent: Heath Moulton, Call 515-965-7876 for information. Beautiful 2-story home in Waukee with plenty of curb appeal featuring a front, farmers porch with composite decking, landscaping and new trees! This home was completely renovated in 2004 and features 1,900 sq. ft. of finish, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and 2 car attached garage. The main level offers custom, oak trim throughout,  large, living room with new carpet, formal dining room with crown molding, wainscoting, laminate hardwood flooring and eat-in kitchen with Pella patio door to large deck off the back of the home, white dovetailed Shrock cabinets, custom, tile backsplash and new appliances that remain with home, including the high efficiency washer and dryer. Ceramic tile flooring flows throughout the kitchen area and continues into the half bath with custom trim work and pedestal sink. Upstairs are 4 spacious bedrooms featuring crown molding and trim work and full bathroom with double vanity, ceramic tile flooring and linen closet. The partially finished lower level offers an additional family room with custom trim work,  built-in storage nook under the staircase and plenty of storage space. Other amenities include: installed new energy efficient hot water heater in 2010, Lennox high efficiency 97.7% furnace in 2011, replacement Pella windows throughout the house, newer siding and roof and interior of garage sided with the same material as exterior. Brand new 7 ftx7ft. storage shed in extensive, fenced backyard with covered play-set, garden area and custom, painted cement patio off the deck.

285 Christopher Ave, Waukee, IA 50263 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,900 sqft single-family home built in 1971. It last sold for $264,900 on Jul 8, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $314,100, with a rent estimate of $2,027/month.

Home Details for 285 Christopher Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 10
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete Block
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1971
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7840 sqft

Price History for 285 Christopher Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
07/08/2021	$264,900	Sold	DMMLS #630094
Recording Date 07/08/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/01/2021	$265,000	Pending	DMMLS #630094

09/28/2012	$176,000	Sold	DMMLS #402900
Recording Date 09/28/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/03/2012	$183,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,000 (-1%)
06/13/2012	$185,500	PriceChange	N/A
Price Change $4,400 (-2%)
06/08/2012	$189,900	Listed For Sale	N/A

06/05/2009	$175,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/05/2009 Contract Date 06/04/2009 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $279
09/12/2007	$180,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/12/2007 Contract Date 09/06/2007 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $287

Market trends in Waukee

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$368K

$23.17KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.8%

0.2%MoM

Price per sq ft

$225

$4MoM

Available listings

221

27MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$4,838
Assessment	$301,120

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 285 Christopher Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
245 Corene Ave, Waukee, IA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$300,000	12/23/25	4	1.5	1,797

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $271,500
4 bd
3 ba
1,008 sqft
295 Christopher Ave,
Waukee, IA 50263
OFF MARKET
Est. $289,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,076 sqft
305 Christopher Ave,
Waukee, IA 50263
OFF MARKET
Est. $296,100
4 bd
2 ba
1,512 sqft
315 Christopher Ave,
Waukee, IA 50263
OFF MARKET
Est. $325,300
3 bd
2 ba
2,040 sqft
200 Gray Ave,
Waukee, IA 50263
OFF MARKET
Est. $233,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
210 Gray Ave,
Waukee, IA 50263
OFF MARKET
Est. $238,900
2 bd
2 ba
934 sqft
220 Gray Ave,
Waukee, IA 50263
OFF MARKET
Est. $311,600
4 bd
2 ba
1,902 sqft
275 Christopher Ave,
Waukee, IA 50263
OFF MARKET
Est. $283,300
4 bd
2 ba
1,299 sqft
265 Christopher Ave,
Waukee, IA 50263
OFF MARKET
Est. $264,500
2 bd
2 ba
1,076 sqft
255 Christopher Ave,
Waukee, IA 50263
OFF MARKET
Est. $282,800
4 bd
2 ba
1,184 sqft
245 Christopher Ave,
Waukee, IA 50263
OFF MARKET
Est. $316,600
4 bd
2 ba
1,500 sqft
235 Christopher Ave,
Waukee, IA 50263
OFF MARKET
Est. $237,500
3 bd
1 ba
988 sqft
225 Christopher Ave,
Waukee, IA 50263

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Waukee

At least 107 Trulia users voted on each feature.

94 % Say car is needed
93 % Say there are sidewalks
92 % Say it's dog friendly
89 % Say parking is easy
84 % Say there's holiday spirit
82 % Say kids play outside
81 % Say it's quiet
81 % Say people would walk alone at night
80 % Say streets are well-lit
78 % Say yards are well-kept
61 % Say neighbors are friendly
59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
57 % Say there's wildlife
48 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
41 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
40 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Eawirtjes
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2mo ago
"Great neighborhood and everyone is friendly. Very walkable. Seems like small town Iowa. Recommend! "
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Keshia Fields
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1y ago
"Neighborhood is friendly with a lot of family friendly events. Great schools, close to grocery stores, restaurants and hospitals. "
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Carlton Fitts Jr
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1y ago
"Great Schools and nice people. Lots of shopping near by and a movie theater as well as many restaurants. "
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Lauren Mitchell
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2y ago
"The side walks are widened so plenty of room for walks, and there are posts that give out doggy bags for dog waste. However, it’s far and few that there are any bags, or that people pick up after their dogs. There also isn’t trash cans to dispose of the waste. "
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Jared_landin
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2y ago
"Great location, close to downtown and west Des Moines business districts. Great food near by, one of the top country clubs near by, and friendly neighbors. Shopping malls are close, main retailers have locations near by. Good home values. . "
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Sandy Landin
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2y ago
"We regularly see many dog owners walking their dogs. We have a very dog (and people) friendly neighborhood! "
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Sandy Landin
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2y ago
"There is easy access to the interstate that runs right to downtown. Super easy commute, most days it takes under 15 minutes. "
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Ark2225
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6y ago
"Dogs are always out on walks. It’s a pet friendly area. Most people greet dog walkers on the sidewalk with a smile "
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Laura
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6y ago
"summer movie night, trick or treating, fourth of july fireworks. neighbors have cookouts and hang out with one another. great community."
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Sjyurcek
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6y ago
"Love Waukee and how close knit and friendly the area is. The wonderful area is perfect to raise our children in, and we love the schools!"
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Laugherymelissa
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6y ago
"Dog friendly neighborhood where neighbors take care of and clean up after their animals. My kids ask to pet walkers' dogs daily"
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Sandy_landin
Resident
6y ago
"It’s an extremely active and friendly neighborhood. Most neighbors know each other and get together on a regular basis. We also have a neighborhood directory where we share information. The last few years we’ve also done a block party. Easy access to major roads and highways, close to local shopping mall, churches and grocery stores. "
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Hopelindquist09
Resident
6y ago
"They would love the tons of outdoor spaces and parks, they wouldn’t like maybe the low amount of people that really have dogs."
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Matt A. J. N.
Resident
6y ago
"I work in downtown Des Moines and without traffic I can arrive to work in about 20 minutes. When traffic is bad, the commute might take 30 minutes."
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Cherellhayes
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7y ago
"It's a wonderful environment perfect for growing families with young children. Or young professionals trying to spread their wings."
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Normandnikkijo
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7y ago
"friendly neighbors who look out for one another. excellent police / public services. great 4th of July festivities. "
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Stevan R. R.
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8y ago
"Lived in this neighborhood for nine months. People are friendly sit on their porch walk their dogs go to the ice cream shop."
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Paula r.
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8y ago
"Loved her 12 years and love it. Great neighbors, great area quick commute.Close to everything and everything you could want is near."
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Eric T.
11y ago
"Living here since 1998, Waukee has grown a ton. No longer a small town outside Des Moines. Waukee has added many new restaurants and new businesses. We plan to live here for many years and are looking forward to Waukee's future."
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megfryer
14y ago
"I have lived here for just one year now and I am in love with this location! There are many young couples and couple with children. Between block parties and school events I have so many opportunities in my community to make a difference. We also have a large breed dog and the walking paths/bike trails are right close by with easy accessibility so the community is really pet-friendly. The kids get along great and there is no traffic so it is very safe for young children."
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