Beautiful split-foyer home in a prime West Des Moines location featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and vaulted ceilings that create an open, inviting living and kitchen space perfect for entertaining or everyday life. The lower level offers a versatile 3rd bedroom with an attached half bath, ideal for a rec room, guest space, or home office. A dedicated laundry room adds extra convenience. Step outside to a unique multi-level deck overlooking the fully fenced backyard.
All of this in a great neighborhood just minutes from the interstate for an easy commute.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (8/10)
$265,000
1451 20th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
3beds
788sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$261,600 Zestimate®
$336/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Unique multi-level deckVaulted ceilingsFully fenced backyardSplit-foyer homeDedicated laundry room
- 67 days
- 648
- 64
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bryan Claude (515)966-5478,
WB Realty Company
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743576
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area, Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 788
- Total interior livable area: 788 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 273
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 320/01380102000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split-Foyer
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $336/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $229,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,479
- Date on market: 6/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 68 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$261,600
$249,000 - $275,000
$1,606/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2026 | Price change | $265,000-3.6%$336/sqft |
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| 6/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000+62.7%$349/sqft |
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| 11/9/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/2/2022 | Price change | $1,595-5.9%$2/sqft |
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| 10/19/2022 | Price change | $1,695-5.6%$2/sqft |
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| 10/10/2022 | Price change | $1,795-5.3%$2/sqft |
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| 10/5/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,895+11.8%$2/sqft |
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| 5/31/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/25/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,695+6.3%$2/sqft |
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| 6/22/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/14/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,595+6.7%$2/sqft |
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| 4/20/2019 | Listing removed | $1,495$2/sqft |
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| 4/18/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,495$2/sqft |
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| 9/11/2017 | Sold | $169,000+20.7%$214/sqft |
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| 7/28/2017 | Listing removed | $1,495$2/sqft |
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| 7/25/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,495$2/sqft |
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| 6/20/2017 | Sold | $140,000-5.3%$178/sqft |
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| 2/17/2016 | Listing removed | $147,900$188/sqft |
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| 9/18/2015 | Listed for sale | $147,900+6%$188/sqft |
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| 8/9/2006 | Sold | $139,500+12%$177/sqft |
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| 8/1/2003 | Sold | $124,500$158/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,296 +2.1% | $229,000 +12.4% |
| 2024 | $3,228 -0.4% | $203,700 |
| 2023 | $3,240 +1.2% | $203,700 +21.4% |
| 2022 | $3,202 +6.1% | $167,800 |
| 2021 | $3,018 +1.5% | $167,800 +11.5% |
| 2020 | $2,972 +4.9% | $150,500 |
| 2019 | $2,834 -0.2% | $150,500 +8.8% |
| 2018 | $2,840 | $138,300 |
| 2017 | $2,840 +13.8% | $138,300 +6.9% |
| 2016 | $2,496 | $129,400 |
| 2015 | $2,496 +7.4% | $129,400 +4.8% |
| 2014 | $2,324 | $123,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $123,500 +0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $122,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $122,600 -3.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $127,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $127,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $127,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $127,400 +7.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $118,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $118,900 +9.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $108,750 +7.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $101,550 |
| 2001 | -- | $101,550 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Des Moines
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