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$699,000
19 Days On Site

1520 Thornwood Road
West Des Moines, IA 50265

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
3
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
3,129
SqFt
$223
/SqFt
1985
Built
County:
Polk
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Looking for a country feel in an amazing location? This home sits on 1 acre that backs to woods in one of the rarest WDM neighborhoods that is filled with trees and nature! Just a two minute drive to Raccoon Park. Two story 4 bed / 2.5 bath with plus a finished lower level There are many updates to this home, a gorgeous kitchen with quartz counters , slate appliances and a wood burning FP make this kitchen the center of the home! Cozy living room with a 2nd fireplace, dining room, screened in porch, renovated 1/2 bath, renovated laundry/mud room, and 2nd living room round out the main floor. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms all with great wooded views and an updated 3/4 bath in Master plus a nice full bath for guests. Including a barn door, and plenty of closets. Large driveway, 2 car attached garage with epoxy flooring and finished wall paint plus a huge 3 car detached or outbuilding with an open loft at 360 sf just waiting to be finished! Plenty of storage throughout and space for a workshop or woodshop. This home is ALL electric, no gas bills and is on septic. Large corner lot, privacy fences, recent exterior paint job with planter boxes, and a really special must see private backyard that we fully renovated with fire pit, string lights, hot tub hookup, and plenty of seating and hangout areas.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$699,000
Days On Site 
19 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
3,129 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.959 Acres
Year Built 
1985
MLS® Number 
722413
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$6,860
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 weeks agoPrice changed to $699,000
2 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.959
Attached Garage 
Yes
Foundation 
Block
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Number Of Stories 
2
Parking 
AttachedDetachedGarage
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Septic Tank
SqFt Below 
640
SqFt Total 
3129
Stories 
Two
Style 
Two Story, Traditional
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
Res
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWine CoolerWasher
Basement 
Finished
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Wood Burning
Fireplaces 
2
Flooring 
CarpetLaminateTileVinyl
Heating 
ElectricForced Air
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Frame
Fencing 
WoodPartial
Patio And Porch 
PatioCovered
Roof 
AsphaltShingle
Community Features
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventionalFHAUSDA LoanVA Loan
MLS Area 
West Des Moines
Roads 
Concrete
School District 
West Des Moines
Schools
School District
West Des Moines
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
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Last checked: 2025-08-04 11:20 AM UTC

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