1613 Thornwood Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
About This Home
Welcome to your next home! Tucked back on over an acre of private, wooded grounds in WDM's sought-after Thornwood development, this custom two-story home offers a rare kind of quiet, with mature trees, birdsong, and space to breathe, just minutes from everything you need. Inside, nearly 4500 square feet of finished living space unfolds across a thoughtfully designed layout with some very unique features and touches. The entrance is just the start to how unique this home is, as it leads you to the kitchen and family room, two rooms that really anchor the home, a home that was once featured in Better Homes and Gardens'. The skylights pull natural light into both the family room and primary suite. A dedicated dining room makes hosting effortless, and a flex-room wrapped in windows opens onto one of th 3 decks this home has to offer, which becomes the ideal spot for morning coffee or evening entertaining. There are two fireplaces, and a 3-car garage that help round out the everyday comforts, while radon mitigation and meticulously maintained mechanicals give you peace of mind. A storage shed/playhouse adds even more flexibility for hobbies, storage, or play. Zoned for West Des Moines schools and offering quick access to I-35, this home pairs an acreage feel with true in-town convenience. Homes like this on private wooded acreage rarely come up in this area. Thanks for looking. We're glad you decided to stay!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1984
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle,Wood
- Construction materials: Brick,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Built-In Oven,Cooktop,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Upper Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 1,200
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,292
- Total interior livable area: 3,292 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 32004127211000
- Zoning: RES
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Lot size: 1.02 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached,Garage,Three Car Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,160 | $37,920 |
| Home Insurance * | $369 | $4,428 |
| Property Taxes | $744 | $8,928 |
| Electricity | $245 | $2,946 |
| Total | $4,518 | $54,216 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Price change | $625,000 |
| 2026-07-22 | Price change | $660,000 |
| 2026-07-01 | Listed for sale | $699,900 |
| 2024-11-30 | Listing removed | $3,250 |
| 2024-11-30 | Price change | $3,200 |
| 2024-10-17 | Listed for rent | $3,350 |
| 2022-04-04 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-03-04 | Listed for rent | $3,250 |
| 2022-03-02 | Sold | $535,000 |
| 2022-01-14 | Pending sale | $529,900 |
| 2022-01-10 | Listed for sale | $529,900 |
| 2017-10-26 | Sold | $425,000 |
| 2017-08-08 | Price change | $439,900 |
| 2017-06-30 | Price change | $469,900 |
| 2017-06-20 | Listed for sale | $490,000 |
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