Are yards well-kept in Van Meter, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Van Meter, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 90% of users say it's quiet

Is a car needed in Van Meter, IA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say car is needed

Is Van Meter, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say it's dog friendly

Would people walk alone at night in Van Meter, IA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do kids play outside in Van Meter, IA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Van Meter, IA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say there's wildlife

Is parking easy in Van Meter, IA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say parking is easy

Are neighbors friendly in Van Meter, IA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say neighbors are friendly

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

As of early 2026, 67% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are there community events in Van Meter, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there are community events

Does Van Meter, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there's holiday spirit

Does Van Meter, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Van Meter, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are the streets well-lit in Van Meter, IA?

As of early 2026, 17% of users say streets are well-lit

What is 809 Elm St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 809 Elm St in Van Meter, IA is $147,300 .

What is the price history for 809 Elm St?

809 Elm St in Van Meter, IA last sold for $81,000 in December 2007.

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, quiet, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Van Meter, IA .

How big is the lot at 809 Elm St?

The lot at 809 Elm St in Van Meter, IA is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).

Does 809 Elm St have a garage?

Yes, 809 Elm St in Van Meter, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$147,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
816 sqft

809 Elm St, Van Meter, IA 50261

Est. Refi. Payment $1,008/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 4, 2007 for $81,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$147K

Since last month

$4K (-2.7%)

Since last year

$4K (-2.9%)

Since last sale

$66K (+81.7%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +87% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$147K
August 2026	$147K
July 2026	$151K
June 2026	$150K
May 2026	$151K
April 2026	$147K
March 2026	$145K
February 2026	$142K
January 2026	$141K
2025
December 2025	$141K
November 2025	$143K
October 2025	$148K
September 2025	$147K
August 2025	$152K
July 2025	$153K
June 2025	$147K
May 2025	$149K
April 2025	$150K
March 2025	$142K
February 2025	$140K
January 2025	$139K
2024
December 2024	$143K
November 2024	$147K
October 2024	$140K
September 2024	$140K
August 2024	$142K
July 2024	$142K
June 2024	$143K
May 2024	$146K
April 2024	$139K
March 2024	$134K
February 2024	$130K
January 2024	$129K
2023
December 2023	$133K
November 2023	$132K
October 2023	$135K
September 2023	$133K
August 2023	$135K
July 2023	$135K
June 2023	$134K
May 2023	$136K
April 2023	$134K
March 2023	$132K
February 2023	$131K
January 2023	$130K
2022
December 2022	$131K
November 2022	$133K
October 2022	$136K
September 2022	$137K
August 2022	$136K
July 2022	$136K
June 2022	$135K
May 2022	$133K
April 2022	$127K
March 2022	$124K
February 2022	$123K
January 2022	$122K
2021
December 2021	$121K
November 2021	$123K
October 2021	$124K
September 2021	$125K
August 2021	$125K
July 2021	$125K
June 2021	$122K
May 2021	$140K
April 2021	$138K
March 2021	$144K
February 2021	$142K
January 2021	$141K
2020
December 2020	$138K
November 2020	$136K
October 2020	$130K
September 2020	$128K
August 2020	$115K
July 2020	$106K
June 2020	$97K
May 2020	$103K
April 2020	$106K
March 2020	$105K
February 2020	$105K
January 2020	$105K
2019
December 2019	$106K
November 2019	$105K
October 2019	$105K
September 2019	$103K
August 2019	$102K
July 2019	$103K
June 2019	$106K
May 2019	$120K
April 2019	$115K
March 2019	$115K
February 2019	$101K
January 2019	$100K
2018
December 2018	$101K
November 2018	$100K
October 2018	$98K
September 2018	$101K
August 2018	$111K
July 2018	$111K
June 2018	$117K
May 2018	$106K
April 2018	$110K
March 2018	$113K
February 2018	$104K
January 2018	$107K
2017
December 2017	$115K
November 2017	$118K
October 2017	$109K
September 2017	$113K
August 2017	$114K
July 2017	$116K
June 2017	$116K
May 2017	$113K
April 2017	$86K
March 2017	$82K
February 2017	$82K
January 2017	$94K
2016
December 2016	$85K
November 2016	$79K
October 2016	$85K
September 2016	$79K

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
527 Main St, Van Meter, IA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$420,000	12/23/25	3	1	1,104

Home facts updated by county records

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1868

Living Area

816 sqft

Price/Sqft

$181

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 809 Elm St, Van Meter, IA. 809 Elm St is in Van Meter, IA and in ZIP code 50261. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 816 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8712 sqft and was built in 1868.

809 Elm St, Van Meter, IA 50261 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 816 sqft single-family home built in 1868. It last sold for $81,000 on Dec 4, 2007. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $147,300, with a rent estimate of $1,259/month.

Home Details for 809 Elm St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Stone
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1868
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 4, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$81,000
Jul 3, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$20,000
Aug 16, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$75,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,586	$117,040

Additional Cost

Market trends in Van Meter

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

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Sale-to-List Price

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Available listings

1MoM

Around this home

Van Meter Elementary School
PK-5
Public
579 Students
Van Meter Community School District
9/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
After studying all the schools in the area, we moved our children three years ago from one of the state's largest districts to Van Meter. It has been the best decision we could have made for our children. The engagement and responsiveness by the teachers is outstanding. Outstanding attention to reading fundamentals in the early grades. We have been very pleased with the variety of extra curricular activity opportunities for all of our children's interests.
Parent Review
13y ago
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What Locals Say about Van Meter

At least 6 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say yards are well-kept
90 % Say it's quiet
89 % Say car is needed
89 % Say it's dog friendly
88 % Say people would walk alone at night
88 % Say kids play outside
88 % Say there's wildlife
88 % Say parking is easy
71 % Say neighbors are friendly
67 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say there are community events
50 % Say there's holiday spirit
40 % Say there are sidewalks
33 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
17 % Say streets are well-lit

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Frequently asked questions about 809 Elm St

What is 809 Elm St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 809 Elm St in Van Meter, IA is $147,300.
What is the price history for 809 Elm St?
809 Elm St in Van Meter, IA last sold for $81,000 in December 2007.
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, quiet, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Van Meter, IA.
How big is the lot at 809 Elm St?
The lot at 809 Elm St in Van Meter, IA is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).
Does 809 Elm St have a garage?
Yes, 809 Elm St in Van Meter, IA has a garage.