This 2-bedroom, 1-bath property comes with a half-acre of land located in a great SW Des Moines neighborhood filled with mature trees and well-maintained properties. You'll love the large front porch which is perfect for your morning coffee or kicking back in the evening. Enter into the great room with large windows and plenty of natural light. The kitchen includes a breakfast far and dining area. Head down the hall where you will find 2 bedrooms 'each with hardwood floors, as well as a ¾ bathroom. The home has a heated, 1-car attached garage with space for extra storage. This truly fantastic lot has plenty of space for both playtime and gardening. You will love large patio with pavers, a 2-car garage with electric service on the back of the lot, which is perfect for boat storage or a great workshop; and a separate shed for all of your gardening and lawn maintenance tools. New roof in 2021, furnace in 2017, and tankless water heater in 2025. All information obtained from seller and public records.
Sold for $170,000
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$170,000
4020 SW 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
816sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.53 Acres Lot
$170,000 Zestimate®
$208/sqft
$1,309 Estimated rent
Home value
$170,000
$162,000 - $179,000
$1,309/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 25, 2026 at 11:43am
Listed by:
Marc Lee (515)988-2568,
RE/MAX Precision,
Al Tramontina 515-494-2160,
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with:
Paul Dornbusch
Goodall Properties LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 729259
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 816
- Total interior livable area: 816 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 12000247000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured, Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2026 | Sold | $170,000-2.8%$208/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #729259 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2026 | Pending sale | $174,900$214/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #729259 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2026 | Price change | $174,900-7.9%$214/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #729259 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $189,900+236.1%$233/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #729259 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/1998 | Sold | $56,500$69/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,800 +0.6% | $152,800 |
| 2023 | $2,782 +0.9% | $152,800 +20.4% |
| 2022 | $2,758 +0.2% | $126,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Watrous South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Wright Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50315
- Watrous South
- 4020 SW 12th St