7917 Townsend Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
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7917 Townsend Ave
Urbandale, IA 50322

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,096 sqft

$301,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026

$301,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,096 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$301K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-1.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$8K (-2.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$107K (+54.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +54% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$302K
July 2026$307K
June 2026$307K
May 2026$308K
April 2026$308K
March 2026$305K
February 2026$302K
January 2026$301K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4516 Parkview Dr, Urbandale, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$339,500
10/08/25
2
3
1,475

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
7921 Townsend Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.01
$290,500
3
2
1,040
Off Market
7925 Townsend Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.03
$271,300
3
2
1,040
Off Market
7929 Townsend Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.04
$334,800
3
2
1,586
Off Market
4324 Parkview Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.08
$338,100
3
3
1,719
Off Market
4320 Parkview Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.08
$365,100
3
2.5
1,755
Off Market
4316 Parkview Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.08
$324,300
3
2
1,558
Off Market
7924 Townsend Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.04
$464,500
2
2.5
1,836
Off Market
4321 Parkview Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.05
$351,200
3
2
1,944
Off Market
4317 Parkview Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.06
$310,400
3
2
1,374
Off Market
4313 Parkview Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.08
$283,500
2
3
1,596
Off Market
7921 Parkview Cir, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.07
$384,700
4
3
2,320
Off Market
7917 Parkview Cir, Urbandale, IA 50322
0.07
$369,800
3
3
1,466
Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1985
Living Area
1,096 sqft
Price/Sqft
$275
Parking
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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $301,400, with a rent estimate of $2,097/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 July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$330K
$5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$206
$6MoM
Available listings
256
14MoM
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What Locals Say about Urbandale

At least 194 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 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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  • Meishelle Archie
    "I’ve lived here for 6 years and folds are friendly they all really love the kids while walking their dogs"
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    "15-20 minutes to work through traffic. Very nice area and super quite. So glad we made the move over here from Drake. "
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  • Joshua Cordero
    "There are a lot of family’s in the neighborhood with local attractions like the mall , arcade , and bowling alley all of which are great family friendly places "
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    "100 character minimum seems excessive, but I guess here we are. I've never lived in the neighborhood but I often look for houses in the area. "
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    "It’s very friendly with a lot of stores and movie theaters business restaurants and malls around close to freeway whe interstate "
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  • Freddiekauzi
    "Lived here for over 10 years. Good neighborhood. Not a trendy neighborhood like West Des Moines, but a descent old fashioned city"
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  • Melissa S.
    "It’s a beautiful great place to live and nice people great stores close to everything clean lots of nature paths "
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  • Debbie B.
    "Yes, nice and with bike trials. Great neighborhood. Love living in Urbandale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . "
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  • Mckellysu
    "There are lots of walking paths in Urbandale. Lots of places to walk a dog or get exercise yourself. "
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  • Safrascht
    "Semi private new development. Friendly neighbors. Close to shopping areas. Safe neighborhood easy assess to highway 141 and interstate "
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  • Shelley P.
    "There are nice parks close by for children to play and for picnics. The neighborhood is usually quite."
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  • Safrascht
    "New development first time homeowners and families downsizing. Close to trails and smaller parks. Lose to schools and shopping "
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  • Meyer.daniel8
    "It’s close to a lot of things in central Iowa while being both cost effective and friendly. It’s diverse across ethnicity, age, politics, etc. One of the most solid suburbs in the Des Moines area. "
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  • Meyer.daniel8
    "They say “Uniquely Urbandale” for a reason. Great cost of living, nice variety, and pretty awesome people. "
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  • Sue W.
    "Nice neighborhood. Well lit areas at night, quiet, and police presence nearby. Lived here 5+ years."
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  • Michelle.vairo13
    "All neighbors know each others’ dogs, dog names and give pets doggie treats when they wander to the neighbors yards "
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  • Michelle.vairo13
    "Dog friendly, everyone gets to know neighbors’ dogs. Neighbors even give dog treats when pass by on the walking trail. "
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  • Sue W.
    "We observer National Night Out with the local police, firefighters and community service organizations in August. Makes it nice to meet our local community organizations."
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  • Gkeckert
    "Safe place to raise a family. Love the bike paths throughout the city too. People are friendly and there are a lot of parks too"
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  • Gkeckert
    "The bike path that runs throughout most of Urbandale is awesome for families and pets. People are friendly too. "
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  • Steve H.
    "Friendly safe neighborhoods and close to many activities events and great trails. A good mixture of residential and commercial "
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  • Nick B.
    "Around twenty-five minutes to downtown during rush hour, door to door. Easy commute, more traffic at the mix-master. "
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  • Alli R.
    "Tons of dogs in the neighborhood and lots of trails to take them on! Wish there was a dog park closer though"
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  • Joe C.
    "You can get anywhere in the city or suburbs within 20 minutes. It’s an easy out easy on community close to schools and parks"
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  • Carly K.
    "I work downtown and have to access 235 it is a pretty slow go during rush hour. Takes me about 40 minutes to complete the route from where I live in Urbandale. "
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  • Brandon S.
    "parks, parks, and more parks. winding creeks and ponds and miles of bike trails. very well kept up neighborhood with landscaping and mature trees everywhere. you can walk a different path every day of the week."
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  • Larry V.
    "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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    "Lived here for 19 years and never felt threatened or unsure at any point in time. Extremely family centered and caring area. "
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    "The bike path runs throughout Urbandale, which is fantastic - and we have a ton of parks nearby. It is also very clean and the neighbors are friendly. "
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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 $301,400.
  • 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 balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Urbandale?
    The median sale price in Urbandale is $330K. That is down $5K 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).