Located on a quiet, dead-end street, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect opportunity to add your personal touch. The main level features a functional layout, while the lower level includes additional finished space for a family room, home office, or rec area. A spacious 2-car detached garage provides ample storage and parking. The home does need updating, making it ideal for those looking to renovate and build equity. Sold as-is — come see the potential!
Sold for $178,000
$178,000
4220 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
3beds
969sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
9,931.68 Square Feet Lot
$176,700 Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$1,460 Estimated rent
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$176,700
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Additional finished spaceQuiet dead-end streetFunctional layout
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Listed by:
Lori Adrianse (515)556-0515,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Ernest Huffey
RE/MAX Revolution
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 721062
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 969
- Total interior livable area: 969 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 494
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
Lot
- Size: 9,931 sqft
- Dimensions: 65 x 152
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 06007685013000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- See Remarks
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2025 | Sold | $178,000+17.1%$184/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #721062 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2025 | Pending sale | $152,000$157/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721062 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $152,000$157/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721062 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,068 +2.1% | $229,500 +13.3% |
| 2024 | $3,986 +0.9% | $202,600 |
| 2023 | $3,952 +0.8% | $202,600 +20.8% |
| 2022 | $3,922 +4.3% | $167,700 |
| 2021 | $3,760 -3.7% | $167,700 +11.3% |
| 2020 | $3,906 +8.9% | $150,700 |
| 2019 | $3,588 +1% | $150,700 +12.9% |
| 2018 | $3,552 | $133,500 |
| 2017 | $3,552 +8.6% | $133,500 +7.6% |
| 2016 | $3,270 | $124,100 |
| 2015 | $3,270 +8.1% | $124,100 +5.1% |
| 2014 | $3,024 | $118,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $118,100 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $118,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $118,500 -6% |
| 2010 | -- | $126,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $126,000 -3.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $130,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $130,000 +22.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $106,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $106,200 +6.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $99,960 +23.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $80,970 |
| 2001 | -- | $80,970 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Gray's Woods
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Brubaker Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10Hoyt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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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- Polk County
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- 4220 Wilson Ave
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