7917 Townsend Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
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OFF MARKET

$300,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,096 sqft

7917 Townsend Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322

Est. Refi. Payment $2,116/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 23, 2016 for $195,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$301K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.7%)
Since last year
Decreased$4K (-1.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$106K (+54.3%)
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 +52% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$301K
September 2026$303K
August 2026$303K
July 2026$307K
June 2026$307K
May 2026$308K
April 2026$308K
March 2026$305K
February 2026$302K
January 2026$301K
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Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
7925 Townsend Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.03
$270,900
3
2
1,040
Off Market
7920 Townsend Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.03
$498,000
2
2
2,000
Off Market
7908 Alpine Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.04
$345,700
4
2.5
2,204
Off Market
4320 Park Hill Ct, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.04
$438,700
4
4
1,914
Off Market
4321 Parkview Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.05
$348,600
3
2
1,944
Off Market
7912 Alpine Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.05
$308,000
3
3
1,280
Off Market
7901 Alpine Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.05
$416,300
3
2.5
2,637
Off Market
4316 Park Hill Ct, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.06
$438,900
3
3
2,040
Off Market
4317 Parkview Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.06
$309,900
3
2
1,374
Off Market
7909 Alpine Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.06
$394,400
3
2
1,990
Off Market
7921 Parkview Cir, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.07
$380,500
4
3
2,320
Off Market
7917 Parkview Cir, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.07
$366,500
3
3
1,466
Off Market
4312 Park Hill Ct, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.07
$404,900
5
4
1,818
Off Market
4425 Parkview Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.07
$349,300
3
3
1,778
Off Market
4324 Parkview Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.08
$337,000
3
3
1,719
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1985
1,096 sqft
$274/sqft
Garage

About this House

Compare this home to what's out there and it'll be hard to beat! Updated home with plenty of space to grow due to the large finished basement, which happens to have a 4th bedroom and walkout as well as a 3/4 bath and the option to put a wet bar (already stubbed in.) It's worth noting that the master bedroom has a 3/4 master bath and the kitchen has been freshly updated. Plenty of other updates within this home and it's also in a very desirable location. So, see it today before it's gone!
7917 Townsend Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,096 sqft single-family home built in 1985. It last sold for $195,000 on Jun 23, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $300,500, with a rent estimate of $1,880/month.

Home Details for 7917 Townsend Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities
Cable Ready

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1985
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9060 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 23, 2016
Source: DMMLS #517297
Sold
$195,000
May 13, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$180,000
Nov 5, 2010
Source: DMMLS #374190
Sold
$151,500
Dec 17, 2009
Source: N/A
Sold
$113,500

Market trends in Urbandale

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$339K
$4.58KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
Price per sq ft
$218
$2MoM
Available listings
259
8MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 89 % Say car is needed

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  • 80 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 78 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 74 % Say kids play outside

  • 74 % Say it's quiet

  • 64 % Say there's wildlife

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 40 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 32 % Say there are community events

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    "There are nice parks close by for children to play and for picnics. The neighborhood is usually quite."
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    "nice people and service station with Perkins restaurant and grocery store with shopping at consignment store bingo down the street at the cells and a park for family and pets"
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Frequently asked questions about 7917 Townsend Ave

  • What is 7917 Townsend Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 7917 Townsend Ave in Urbandale, IA is $300,500.
  • What is the price history for 7917 Townsend Ave?
    7917 Townsend Ave in Urbandale, IA last sold for $195,000 in June 2016.
  • Is Urbandale a buyer's or seller's market?
    Urbandale is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Urbandale?
    The median sale price in Urbandale is $339K. That is up $4.58K from the prior month.
  • Does 7917 Townsend Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 7917 Townsend Ave in Urbandale, IA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 7917 Townsend Ave?
    The lot at 7917 Townsend Ave in Urbandale, IA is about 0.21 acres (9,060 sq ft).

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