1520 Thornwood Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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Tiffany Larsen (515)240-3661,
RE/MAX Concepts
Aspen Matthewson
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Wine Cooler, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Electric, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,129
- Total interior livable area: 3,129 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 640
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Three Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch, Fence, Fire Pit
- Fencing: Wood,Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.96 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 32004127306000
- Zoning: RE
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $206/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $489,700
- Annual tax amount: $7,446
- Date on market: 8/13/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 41 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Sold | $645,000-3%$206/sqft |
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| 8/28/2025 | Pending sale | $665,000$213/sqft |
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| 8/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $665,000-1.5%$213/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Listing removed | $674,900$216/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Price change | $674,900-3.4%$216/sqft |
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| 7/21/2025 | Price change | $699,000-2.8%$223/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $719,000-4.1%$230/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $749,900+97.3%$240/sqft |
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| 1/3/2020 | Sold | $380,000-5%$121/sqft |
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| 11/16/2019 | Pending sale | $400,000$128/sqft |
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| 10/16/2019 | Price change | $400,000-3.6%$128/sqft |
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| 9/18/2019 | Price change | $415,000-3.5%$133/sqft |
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| 9/4/2019 | Listed for sale | $430,000+64.1%$137/sqft |
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| 4/26/2013 | Sold | $262,000-4.4%$84/sqft |
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| 3/26/2013 | Price change | $274,000-4.9%$88/sqft |
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| 3/5/2013 | Price change | $288,000-3.4%$92/sqft |
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| 2/9/2013 | Price change | $298,000-3.2%$95/sqft |
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| 1/12/2013 | Price change | $308,000-2.2%$98/sqft |
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| 10/17/2012 | Price change | $315,000-2.9%$101/sqft |
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| 7/3/2012 | Listed for sale | $324,500+16.1%$104/sqft |
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| 6/6/2008 | Sold | $279,500-3.6%$89/sqft |
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| 4/22/2008 | Price change | $289,900-4.9%$93/sqft |
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| 2/15/2008 | Price change | $304,900+5.2%$97/sqft |
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| 1/9/2008 | Listed for sale | $289,900$93/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,010 +2.2% | $489,700 +10.5% |
| 2024 | $6,860 +0.8% | $443,300 |
| 2023 | $6,804 +1.2% | $443,300 +22.7% |
| 2022 | $6,722 +5.1% | $361,200 |
| 2021 | $6,394 -1.1% | $361,200 +10.3% |
| 2020 | $6,468 -2.6% | $327,400 |
| 2019 | $6,638 -0.2% | $327,400 +1% |
| 2018 | $6,652 | $324,000 |
| 2017 | $6,652 +13.8% | $324,000 +14.6% |
| 2016 | $5,846 | $282,700 |
| 2015 | $5,846 +3.2% | $282,700 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $5,666 | $279,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $279,400 0% |
| 2012 | -- | $279,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $279,500 -9.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $308,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $308,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $308,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $308,400 +20.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $256,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $256,000 +6.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $239,840 +13.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $210,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $210,600 |
Neighborhood: 50265
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Jordan Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Valley SouthwoodsGrades: 9Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Stilwell Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.6 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- West Des Moines
- 50265
- 1520 Thornwood Rd