NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5433 SW 20th St Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $238,000 - $248,986

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,490 Sq Ft
$164/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 02, 2020

Last sale price $130,000 $87 Per Sq Ft

Est. 88% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,715/month

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of March 2020

SOLID BRICK RANCH ON DES MOINES SW SIDE WITH NEW ROOF DEC 2019. 2
LARGE BEDROOMS (WAS 3 BEDROOM AT ONE TIME BUT PREVIOUS OWNER MADE KITCHEN AREA LARGER) DOUBLE CEDAR CLOSETS INq
BOTH BEDROOMS.. HARDWOOD , HUGE LIVING
ROOM AND LARGE KITCHEN WITH DINING AREA ,
PANTRY WITH LAUNDRY SHOOT. SLIDERS TO DECK
AND LARGER BACK YARD .SUN ROOM WITH BRICK OVEN . BASEMENT HAS 500 SQ FT.LIGHT FIXTURE IN DINING ROOM IS RESERVED. CLOSE TO GRAYS LAKE , SCHOOLS, SHOPS AND DINING , APROX 10 MINS TO DOWN TOWN DES MOINES
FINISHED PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING . ALL
APPLIANCES STAY . CALLING ALL INVESTORS , LISTED
$19,000 BELOW ASSESSED VALUE FOR A QUICK SALE .
SOLD "AS IS " CLOSE TO GRAYS LAKE, AIRPORT ,
SHOPPING AND DINING . THIS HOME HAS SO MUCH
POTENTIAL 2 CAR GARAGE

Last Listed By

Penny Harrison

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 12/11/2019

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 85x130
  • Partially Fenced Property

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,490 Sq Ft Home
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12001831000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 110.74
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 87.25
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Hardwood Floors, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1314
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 500
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: See Remarks
  • Included Items: Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1490
  • Total Sq Ft: 1490

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Partially Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2540
  • Lot S F: 11050
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 85X130
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12001831000000
  • Zoning: res

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: 4607.00
  • Net Taxes: 4378.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2025
Sold by
Buchanan Scotty and Scotty Buchanan Revocable Trust
Bought by
Buchanan Robert Lee
Total Days on Market
82
Current Estimated Value
$244,497

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2023
Sold by
Mick Sharon Ann
Bought by
Sharon Ann Mick Family Trust and Smith

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2022
Sold by
Buchanan Christopher Scott and Buchanan Colleen Kay
Bought by
Scotty Buchanan Revocable Trust and Colleen Kay Buchanan Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 11, 2019
Closed on
Mar 2, 2020
Sold by
Sharer Randy
Bought by
Buchanan Christoher Scott and Buchanan Colleen Kay
Seller's Agent
Penny Harrison
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Penny Harrison
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$162,900
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$32,900
-20.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.35%

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Buchanan Robert Lee -- None Listed On Document
Buchanan Robert Lee -- None Listed On Document
Sharon Ann Mick Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Scotty Buchanan Revocable Trust -- --
Buchanan Christoher Scott $130,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/02/2020 03/02/20 Sold $130,000 -20.2% $87 / Sq Ft
03/02/2020 03/02/20 Pending -- -- --
12/11/2019 12/11/19 For Sale $162,900 -- $109 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2024 $4,152 $243,000 $35,200 $207,800
2023 $3,958 $211,100 $35,200 $175,900
2022 $3,926 $167,900 $29,300 $138,600
2021 $3,826 $167,900 $29,300 $138,600
2020 $4,724 $153,300 $26,700 $126,600
2019 $4,378 $191,000 $26,700 $164,300
2018 $4,328 $171,400 $23,300 $148,100
2017 $4,022 $171,400 $23,300 $148,100
2016 $3,912 $157,200 $21,100 $136,100
2015 $3,912 $157,200 $21,100 $136,100
2014 $3,518 $146,300 $19,100 $127,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Penny Harrison

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Penny Harrison

    RE/MAX

    (515) 202-0166

    3 in this area

    101 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 596105

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-01831000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous South

5433 SW 20th St, Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 5433 SW 20th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 11 December 2019 and is currently estimated at $244,497, approximately $164 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 5433 SW 20th St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Wright Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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