Set on a 2.8 acre wooded cul-de-sac lot, backing directly to Browns Woods Park, a vast 486 acre forest that offers hiking, cross-country skiing, dog walking, mushroom hunting, and wildlife viewing. This updated walk-out 1.5 story home has 4,734 SF finished, 5 BRs with first floor primary BR and 6 baths. There is a heated 30’x 60’ detached garage that is great for an automotive hobby. The main floor has hardwood floors, a private work-from-home office, a living room that would make a second office, 2-story great room with gas fireplace with built-ins, eat-in kitchen with walk-in pantry, white cabinets, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances & island, primary bedroom with walk-in closet, primary bath with two sinks, whirlpool tub, tile shower with two heads; half bath, mud room and laundry room. The second floor has 3 more BRs & 2 baths. The walk-out basement has a 5th BR, 1.5 baths, large family room, rec room with walk-behind wet bar and unfinished exercise room. There is a full-length deck and covered patio. Heated and cooled with economical geothermal. The Midamerican Energy monthly average is $237. This in-town acreage has everything you want; country living with a convenient location. See it today.
Sold for $1,230,000
$1,230,000
1820 SE Browns Woods Cv, West Des Moines, IA 50265
5beds
3,387sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
2.83 Acres Lot
$1,229,900 Zestimate®
$363/sqft
$4,016 Estimated rent
Home value
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$1.17M - $1.29M
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Walk-out basementMud roomFull-length deckLarge family roomHalf bathHardwood floorsQuartz counters
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Listed by:
RICK WANAMAKER 515-771-2412,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing,
MARCIA WANAMAKER 515-771-3330,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Bought with:
Dina Kajtazovic
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 736299
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Geothermal
Cooling
- Geothermal
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Central Vacuum, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,387
- Total interior livable area: 3,387 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,350
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fire Pit, Sprinkler/Irrigation
Lot
- Size: 2.83 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 32002963153000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2003
Details
- Builder name: Homes by DePhillips
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Rural
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $363/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,170,200
- Annual tax amount: $17,782
- Date on market: 3/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Sold | $1,230,000-3.5%$363/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #736299 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2026 | Pending sale | $1,274,000$376/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #736299 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,274,000+73.3%$376/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #736299 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2019 | Sold | $735,000-2%$217/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #562540 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2019 | Price change | $750,000-4.5%$221/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #562540 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2018 | Price change | $785,000-1.9%$232/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #562540 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2018 | Listed for sale | $800,000+494.8%$236/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #562540 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2003 | Sold | $134,500$40/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,102 +2.1% | $1,170,200 +10.7% |
| 2024 | $16,748 +2% | $1,056,700 |
| 2023 | $16,426 +1.2% | $1,056,700 +24.2% |
| 2022 | $16,232 +5.4% | $850,700 |
| 2021 | $15,400 +1.5% | $850,700 +10.8% |
| 2020 | $15,168 +4.3% | $767,900 |
| 2019 | $14,544 -0.2% | $767,900 +6.9% |
| 2018 | $14,574 | $718,500 |
| 2017 | $14,574 +6.3% | $718,500 +7% |
| 2016 | $13,704 | $671,400 |
| 2015 | $13,704 +6.7% | $671,400 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $12,848 | $642,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $642,500 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $643,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $643,000 -6.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $690,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $690,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $690,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $690,000 +7.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $644,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $644,000 +874.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $66,110 +57% |
| 2002 | -- | $42,110 |
| 2001 | -- | $42,110 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50265
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Jordan Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 2.6 mi
- 6/10Stilwell Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 6/10Valley SouthwoodsGrades: 9Distance: 2.5 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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