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    685 20th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

    3beds
    2,136sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1906
    7,492.32 Square Feet Lot
    $703,200 Zestimate®
    $328/sqft
    $1,991 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $703,200

    $668,000 - $738,000

    $1,991/mo

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    What's special

    24 list/sale

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Michelle Greene,

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    Bought with:

    York Taenzer

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 738188MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    • Laundry: Upper Level
    Features
    • Wet Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Basement: Daylight,Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,136
    • Total interior livable area: 2,136 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 1,050

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 3
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Open, Patio
    • Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fire Pit, Patio
    • Fencing: Metal,Full
    Lot
    • Size: 7,492 sqft
    • Dimensions: 60 x 125
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 03000471000000
    • Zoning: NX2A

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Craftsman,Two Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1906

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/14/2026Sold$700,000+41.3%$328/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #738188 Report a problem
    10/27/2022Sold$495,229-0.8%$232/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #659705 Report a problem
    9/12/2022Pending sale$499,000$234/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #659705 Report a problem
    9/7/2022Listed for sale$499,000+66.3%$234/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #659705 Report a problem
    3/24/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    4/26/2013Sold$300,000-8.3%$140/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #414875 Report a problem
    1/17/2013Listing removed$327,000$153/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    11/18/2012Listed for sale$327,000+9%$153/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    11/6/2006Sold$300,000+235.2%$140/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/29/2002Sold$89,500+265.3%$42/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/5/2002Sold$24,500$11/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,024 +2.1%$643,700 +12.4%
    2024$8,842 +21.1%$572,500
    2023$7,302 +0.8%$572,500 +28.2%
    2022$7,244 +10.4%$446,700
    2021$6,564 -3.5%$446,700 +11.3%
    2020$6,800 -2.1%$401,400
    2019$6,946 +1.2%$401,400 +55%
    2018$6,866 $259,000
    2017$6,866 +10.1%$259,000 +8.7%
    2016$6,238 $238,200
    2015$6,238 +25.2%$238,200 +3.1%
    2014$4,982 $231,100
    2013-- $231,100 +0.2%
    2012-- $230,700
    2011-- $230,700 -1.5%
    2010-- $234,200
    2009-- $234,200 +11%
    2008-- $210,900
    2007-- $210,900 +64.3%
    2006-- $128,400
    2005-- $128,400 +36.9%
    2003-- $93,790 +16.9%
    2002-- $80,240
    2001-- $80,240

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    Neighborhood: Sherman Hill

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    • 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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