3601 Melanie DriveUrbandale, IA 50322

Single Family · 3 Beds · 1 Full Bath · 1 Half Bath · 1 Three Quarter Bath · 1,920 Sq. ft. | 0.30 Acres
$337,500 Active

3601 Melanie Drive Overview

Time on Site:
12 days
Visits:
5

on't miss this two-story gem in Patricia Park, Urbandale, offering over 2,230 finished square feet! Perfectly located between Walker Johnston Park and Dunlap Park & Arboretum, this quiet, low-traffic street provides easy access to miles of trails for biking and walking, plus nearby amenities including a fishing pond, pickleball courts, baseball fields, skate park, Urbandale library, and Valerius elementary school. This 3 bedroom, 2 & 1/2 bath home sits on 1/3rd of an acre. So you have a great amount of space for children & fur babies to play. The kitchen has ample cupboards and countertop space. There are 3 living room areas on the main level plus a full basemeent that has an egress window in and some drywall started which if it were finished would add another 1,000 sq foot to your living space. Upstairs you will find the primary bedroom with it's own 3/4 bath and a walk in closet that has a laundry shoot:) There are 2 more spacious bedrooms and another full bathroom. Plenty of space to park in the 24 ft by 24 ft garage with direct acess to the kitchen for unloading groceries. The previous owner already installed the radon mitigation system and did many updates through the time she owned the home. This home is ready for a new family to make it their own! Oh and this home has never had pets or been smoked in!

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3601 Melanie Drive Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 1,920
  • Price/Sq.ft. $176
  • Lot 0.30 Acres

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association: false

School Information

  • School District: Urbandale

Building Information

  • New Construction: false
  • Year Built: 1984

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Polk
  • MLS Area Major: Urbandale
  • Postal City: Urbandale

Rent/Lease Information

  • Lease Considered: false

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4678.0

General Information

  • Listing Terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
  • Parcel Number: 31202559262000
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community: false

Interior

Parking Information

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: true

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3

Building Interior

  • Building Area Total: 1920.0

General Information

  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars
  • Appliances: Dishwasher,Stove
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: true
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Interior Features: Dining Area,Eat-in Kitchen
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 1920.0
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Stories: 2

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Parking Features: Attached,Garage,Two Car Garage

Lot Information

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.304
  • Lot Size Area: 0.304
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 95X139
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 13233.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Water Source: Public

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Attached Garage: true
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

General Information

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

3601 Melanie Drive Neighborhood

Community

50322 (Des Moines) Demographics

40
Median Age
2,872
Population Density (per sq. mile)
51%
College Educated
$74,205
Estimated Median Income
8,746
Estimated Total Home Owners
3,605
Estimated Total Renters
71% / 29%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
2
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

3601 Melanie Drive Monthly Cost

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* All calculations are estimates and provided by Reliance Network, for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary. ** Assumes 6.50% APR, 20% down payment, and conventional 30-year fixed rate first mortgage. Rates cited are for instructional purposes only; current rates are subject to change at any time without notice. You should not make any decisions based simply on the information provided. Additional required amounts such as taxes, insurance, homeowner association dues, assessments, mortgage insurance premiums, flood insurance or other such required payments should also be considered. Contact your mortgage company for current rates and additional information. Any mortgage broker or insurance agent that may appear is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or provided by the MLS.

3601 Melanie Drive Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$316,210
Average List Price
$207
Average Price per Square Foot
66
Properties Sold
99
Average Days on Market
184
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

3601 Melanie Drive History

Date Event Value Agent
6/17/2026Source: Des Moines Area Added to Database
June 17, 2026
Listing provided courtesy of Summit Realty- MLS# 743343MLS ProviderContact Information: (641) 842-7181