Welcome to 1237 20th Street in the sought-after Fair Meadows neighborhood of West Des Moines! This classic twostory offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and backs directly to Pearson Park, providing a beautiful backyard setting.
Lovingly maintained by longtime owners, the home has been thoughtfully refreshed with fresh interior and exterior
paint, upgraded carpet, siding repairs, and a modernized kitchen. Unlike many homes of this era, you'll also enjoy a
true primary suite. With the roof, windows, and siding offering years of life ahead, this move-in-ready home is ready
for its next chapter.
For sale
$382,500
1237 20th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
4beds
2,084sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modernized kitchenBeautiful backyard settingUpgraded carpetTrue primary suite
- 24 days |
- 932 |
- 27 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Eric Quiner (515)710-5468,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745832
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,084
- Total interior livable area: 2,084 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 84 x 119
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 32000646010000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $184/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $370,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,264
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 23 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $382,500$184/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #745832 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,810 | $370,000 +12.3% |
| 2024 | $4,810 -3% | $329,600 |
| 2023 | $4,958 +1.3% | $329,600 +22.5% |
| 2022 | $4,896 +6.3% | $269,000 |
| 2021 | $4,608 +1.6% | $269,000 +11.3% |
| 2020 | $4,534 +4.2% | $241,700 |
| 2019 | $4,350 -0.1% | $241,700 +7.9% |
| 2018 | $4,354 | $224,100 |
| 2017 | $4,354 +6.2% | $224,100 +6.6% |
| 2016 | $4,098 | $210,200 |
| 2015 | $4,098 +8.9% | $210,200 +6.2% |
| 2014 | $3,764 | $197,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $197,900 +0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $196,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $196,500 -3.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $204,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $204,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $204,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $204,400 +13.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $180,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $180,600 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $167,460 +9.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $152,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $152,800 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Fairmeadows Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Stilwell Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Des Moines
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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