Is Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's dog friendly

Is parking easy in Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say yards are well-kept

Would people walk alone at night in Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say it's quiet

Does Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is there wildlife in Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say there's wildlife

Are the streets well-lit in Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say streets are well-lit

Do kids play outside in Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 48% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Do residents of Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 17% of users say there are community events

What is 1920 Willowmere Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1920 Willowmere Dr in Des Moines, IA is $395,100 .

What is the price history for 1920 Willowmere Dr?

1920 Willowmere Dr in Des Moines, IA last sold for $220,000 in June 2013.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 1920 Willowmere Dr have air conditioning?

Yes, 1920 Willowmere Dr in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1920 Willowmere Dr have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1920 Willowmere Dr in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$395,100

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,690 sqft (on 0.69 acres)

1920 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315

Gray's Lake

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 14, 2013 for $220,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$395K

Since last month

$12K (-2.9%)

Since last year

$3K (-0.7%)

Since last sale

$176K (+80%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +44% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$396K
August 2026	$400K
July 2026	$408K
June 2026	$408K
May 2026	$411K
April 2026	$407K
March 2026	$396K
February 2026	$391K
January 2026	$383K
2025
December 2025	$391K
November 2025	$396K
October 2025	$393K
September 2025	$397K
August 2025	$399K
July 2025	$405K
June 2025	$407K
May 2025	$409K
April 2025	$406K
March 2025	$400K
February 2025	$393K
January 2025	$392K
2024
December 2024	$388K
November 2024	$395K
October 2024	$396K
September 2024	$394K
August 2024	$388K
July 2024	$393K
June 2024	$396K
May 2024	$399K
April 2024	$395K
March 2024	$389K
February 2024	$380K
January 2024	$380K
2023
December 2023	$379K
November 2023	$375K
October 2023	$387K
September 2023	$388K
August 2023	$389K
July 2023	$383K
June 2023	$383K
May 2023	$389K
April 2023	$377K
March 2023	$368K
February 2023	$358K
January 2023	$354K
2022
December 2022	$358K
November 2022	$362K
October 2022	$375K
September 2022	$377K
August 2022	$378K
July 2022	$380K
June 2022	$384K
May 2022	$381K
April 2022	$368K
March 2022	$366K
February 2022	$363K
January 2022	$361K
2021
December 2021	$361K
November 2021	$361K
October 2021	$356K
September 2021	$354K
August 2021	$356K
July 2021	$353K
June 2021	$341K
May 2021	$321K
April 2021	$316K
March 2021	$321K
February 2021	$320K
January 2021	$317K
2020
December 2020	$322K
November 2020	$332K
October 2020	$333K
September 2020	$329K
August 2020	$328K
July 2020	$328K
June 2020	$319K
May 2020	$320K
April 2020	$322K
March 2020	$323K
February 2020	$318K
January 2020	$331K
2019
December 2019	$335K
November 2019	$333K
October 2019	$338K
September 2019	$342K
August 2019	$361K
July 2019	$349K
June 2019	$332K
May 2019	$335K
April 2019	$331K
March 2019	$332K
February 2019	$329K
January 2019	$328K
2018
December 2018	$326K
November 2018	$330K
October 2018	$332K
September 2018	$326K
August 2018	$329K
July 2018	$312K
June 2018	$296K
May 2018	$310K
April 2018	$308K
March 2018	$294K
February 2018	$297K
January 2018	$303K
2017
December 2017	$294K
November 2017	$292K
October 2017	$284K
September 2017	$290K
August 2017	$288K
July 2017	$291K
June 2017	$286K
May 2017	$285K
April 2017	$287K
March 2017	$287K
February 2017	$289K
January 2017	$283K
2016
December 2016	$285K
November 2016	$288K
October 2016	$277K
September 2016	$275K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3301 SW 24th St, Des Moines, IA	0.40	Single-Family Home	$150,000	05/19/26	4	3	2,156

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1916 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$401,000	5	4	1,720	Off Market
1910 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$375,400	4	3	1,770	Off Market
1906 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$400,900	4	3	1,953	Off Market
1900 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$379,600	4	2	1,772	Off Market
1901 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$387,800	3	2	2,109	Off Market
1907 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$421,000	4	2.5	2,400	Off Market
3017 Park Plaza Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$380,800	5	4	2,352	Off Market
3101 Park Plaza Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$427,800	4	3.5	1,906	Off Market
3109 Park Plaza Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$436,800	4	3	2,797	Off Market
3117 Park Plaza Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$456,100	4	3	1,742	Off Market
3125 Park Plaza Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.10	$441,800	4	4	2,283	Off Market
3133 Park Plaza Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.12	$376,700	5	3	1,941	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1965

0.69 acre lot

1,690 sqft

$234/sqft

Garage

About this House

Beautiful southside ranch walkout on cul-de-sac lot. Grand foyer leads to new oak hardwoods, sunken Family Room open to adjoining Dining Room. Gorgeous bay windows overlook 2/3 acre wooded creek. The kitchen is adorned with solid walnut custom cabinets, ceramic cooktop stove, double oven, dishwasher & refrigerator, built-in china hutch, and corner hutch. Wonderful bay windows over the kitchen table create the perfect view. The master Bedroom features double his & hers closets, cultured marble vanity and combination tub/shower. Another full bath located in the hallway accomodates 2nd and 3rd bedrooms. The Lower Level includes a 15' bar, bar refrigerator, recreation room with pool table, French Doors to the spacious office, and 4th non-conforming bedroom and workshop. 2nd kitchen featuring gas stove, refrigerator, washer & dryer, freezer and laundry room completes the extra living quarters. Located just minutes from downtown, Wakonda Golf Course, the airport, and Gray's Lake.

1920 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,690 sqft single-family home in Gray's Lake, built in 1965. It last sold for $220,000 on Jun 14, 2013. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $395,100, with a rent estimate of $2,079/month.

Home Details for 1920 Willowmere Dr

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, WorkshopCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: StoneFoundation Type: ConcreteLawnPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Carport, Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1965
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.69 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 14, 2013 Source: DMMLS #417638	Sold	$220,000
May 11, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$225,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$6,742	$384,500

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

Park Ave Elementary School
K-5
Public
355 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Teachers greet students with a smile and a hug! The staff is dedicated and kind. I recommend this school to everyone!
Teacher Review
3y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Gray's Lake

At least 14 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say it's dog friendly
92 % Say parking is easy
83 % Say car is needed
76 % Say yards are well-kept
65 % Say people would walk alone at night
64 % Say there are sidewalks
60 % Say it's quiet
57 % Say there's holiday spirit
54 % Say there's wildlife
50 % Say streets are well-lit
50 % Say kids play outside
48 % Say neighbors are friendly
44 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
40 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
29 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
17 % Say there are community events

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6y ago
"It’s a safe and well maintained area. If you want a safe area to start and raise a family this is definitely the place. Schooling I can’t say much about since I never went to the schools but everything seems to be a safe environment "
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Frequently asked questions about 1920 Willowmere Dr

What is 1920 Willowmere Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1920 Willowmere Dr in Des Moines, IA is $395,100.
What is the price history for 1920 Willowmere Dr?
1920 Willowmere Dr in Des Moines, IA last sold for $220,000 in June 2013.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 1920 Willowmere Dr have air conditioning?
Yes, 1920 Willowmere Dr in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1920 Willowmere Dr have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1920 Willowmere Dr in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.