Des Moines metro, IA relocation guide
Moving to Sun Valley Lake, IA
$637,000Median home value
Ringgold CountyArea
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About Sun Valley Lake
Sun Valley Lake is a small private lake community in rural Ringgold County in southern Iowa. With about 160 residents, it is a quiet, recreational enclave of lake homes and cabins centered on the water.
Home prices in Sun Valley Lake
The median home value in Sun Valley Lake is $637,000.
Top places in Sun Valley Lake
- Sun Valley Lake — private lake for boating, fishing, and swimming.
- Nine Eagles State Park — trails and lake views, about 20 minutes east.
- Mount Ayr — the Ringgold County seat, about 15 minutes north.
- Loess Hills — scenic byway country to the west.
Commuting from Sun Valley Lake
- Des Moines International Airport, about 1 hour 30 minutes north.
- No rail service; IA-2 and US-169 connect to Mount Ayr and I-35.
Sun Valley Lake FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Sun Valley Lake, IA?
The median home value in Sun Valley Lake is $637,000. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Sun Valley Lake, IA?
Des Moines International Airport, about 1 hour 30 minutes north.
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.