$189,900

4020 SW 12th St Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,268/month

Total Views 3,147
2 Beds
1 Bath
816 Sq Ft
$233 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Patio
  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Outdoor Storage

About This Home

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 3⁄4 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.

Listing Agent

Marc Lee and Jill Olofson

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 10/28/2025

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Co-Listing Agent

Al Tramontina

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,218

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned N3A

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 816 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12000247000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,218

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 232.72
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Hardwood Floors, Laminate Floors, Tile Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Slab
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 816
  • Total Sq Ft: 816

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Storage Shed, Open Patio
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 280
  • Garage: 1 Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Window Unit
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5340
  • Lot S F: 23250
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12000247000000
  • Zoning: N3A

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3218.00
  • Net Taxes: 3012.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,800 $171,000 $55,200 $115,800
2024 $2,800 $152,800 $48,700 $104,100
2023 $2,782 $152,800 $48,700 $104,100
2022 $2,758 $126,900 $41,000 $85,900
2021 $2,752 $126,900 $41,000 $85,900
2020 $2,854 $118,900 $38,300 $80,600
2019 $2,740 $118,900 $38,300 $80,600
2018 $2,708 $110,500 $35,000 $75,500
2017 $2,426 $110,500 $35,000 $75,500
2016 $2,358 $98,200 $30,700 $67,500
2015 $2,358 $98,200 $30,700 $67,500
2014 $2,354 $97,300 $29,900 $67,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/28/2025 10/28/25 For Sale $189,900 -- $233 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $56,500 --
Source: Public Records

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 729259

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-00247000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous South

4020 SW 12th St, Des Moines, IA

For Sale

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