$105,000

1601 20th Pl Des Moines, IA 50311

$1,247
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,072 sqft
0.08 acres
$98 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1601 20th Pl

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Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size1,072 sqft
Lot size0.077 Acres
Year built1925
MLS #719183

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $105,000
  • Price/SqFt: $97
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,304
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: From Hickman, south on MLK, west on Mondamin, south on 20th Pl, home on east side of the road.
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Living Area: 1,072 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.077 Acres
  • MLS Number: 719183
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Realty ONE Group Impact
  • Office Phone: (515) 357-2350
  • Listing Agent: Tracy Tran

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1601 20th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50311 - view of front of home featuring driveway and a carport

$105,000

1601 20th Pl

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 01, 2022
Home Sold
$83,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$73,100$1,304
2021$56,100$1,304
2020$50,300$1,304
2019$50,300$1,258
2018$47,300$1,258
2017$47,300$1,392

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

King Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.2 mi

1849 Forest Ave

1

Monroe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

2250 30th St

3

Moulton Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.9 mi

1541 8th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $41,759. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

38%
<35k
58%
35k-100k
4%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

35%
Single, No Kids
29%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
25%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

25%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
32%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • SoccerSoccer
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • White CastleWhite Castle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MazdaMazda
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1601 20th Pl

The listing price of 1601 20th Pl property is $105,000.

The property 1601 20th Pl is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50311.

Active Listing: 1601 20th Pl is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1601 20th Pl are: King Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Monroe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Moulton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,304 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on March 1, 2022 for $83,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1601 20th Pl has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1601 20th Pl is 1,072 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1601 20th Pl is 1925.

This home is located at 1601 20th Pl in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50314 in the Drake neighborhood. This 1,072 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $105,000.

In May 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 61 sold above asking price, over 143 sold below and more than 69 were sold right at the asked price. In May 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 0.9% more homes for sale than in April. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 42 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,247.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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