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

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

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

As of early 2026, 86% of users say car is needed

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

As of early 2026, 86% of users say people would walk alone at night

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

As of early 2026, 86% of users say parking is easy

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

As of early 2026, 71% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's dog friendly

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

As of early 2026, 60% of users say kids play outside

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

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

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

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there's holiday spirit

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

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there are sidewalks

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

As of early 2026, 38% of users say neighbors are friendly

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

As of early 2026, 33% of users say streets are well-lit

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

As of early 2026, 33% of users say it's quiet

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

As of early 2026, 20% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

What is 2020 E 39th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2020 E 39th St in Des Moines, IA is $158,700 .

What is the price history for 2020 E 39th St?

2020 E 39th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $42,700 in August 1990.

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

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 2020 E 39th St?

The lot at 2020 E 39th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,316 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$158,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
884 sqft

2020 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $1,098/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 20, 1990 for $42,700

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$159K

Since last month

$9K (-5.1%)

Since last year

$10K (+6.4%)

Since last sale

$116K (+272.1%)

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 +59% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$159K
August 2026	$159K
July 2026	$167K
June 2026	$167K
May 2026	$163K
April 2026	$160K
March 2026	$155K
February 2026	$146K
January 2026	$149K
2025
December 2025	$140K
November 2025	$148K
October 2025	$146K
September 2025	$150K
August 2025	$149K
July 2025	$153K
June 2025	$150K
May 2025	$154K
April 2025	$154K
March 2025	$151K
February 2025	$146K
January 2025	$144K
2024
December 2024	$147K
November 2024	$145K
October 2024	$153K
September 2024	$154K
August 2024	$157K
July 2024	$160K
June 2024	$161K
May 2024	$163K
April 2024	$158K
March 2024	$155K
February 2024	$148K
January 2024	$144K
2023
December 2023	$146K
November 2023	$148K
October 2023	$146K
September 2023	$147K
August 2023	$149K
July 2023	$154K
June 2023	$154K
May 2023	$150K
April 2023	$145K
March 2023	$141K
February 2023	$135K
January 2023	$137K
2022
December 2022	$138K
November 2022	$142K
October 2022	$146K
September 2022	$148K
August 2022	$147K
July 2022	$148K
June 2022	$148K
May 2022	$146K
April 2022	$137K
March 2022	$124K
February 2022	$107K
January 2022	$111K
2021
December 2021	$113K
November 2021	$116K
October 2021	$119K
September 2021	$119K
August 2021	$120K
July 2021	$123K
June 2021	$127K
May 2021	$133K
April 2021	$131K
March 2021	$128K
February 2021	$127K
January 2021	$127K
2020
December 2020	$127K
November 2020	$124K
October 2020	$125K
September 2020	$124K
August 2020	$120K
July 2020	$121K
June 2020	$122K
May 2020	$120K
April 2020	$125K
March 2020	$122K
February 2020	$115K
January 2020	$116K
2019
December 2019	$118K
November 2019	$121K
October 2019	$126K
September 2019	$129K
August 2019	$120K
July 2019	$120K
June 2019	$121K
May 2019	$125K
April 2019	$124K
March 2019	$122K
February 2019	$122K
January 2019	$121K
2018
December 2018	$120K
November 2018	$121K
October 2018	$124K
September 2018	$125K
August 2018	$123K
July 2018	$120K
June 2018	$111K
May 2018	$100K
April 2018	$100K
March 2018	$98K
February 2018	$94K
January 2018	$93K
2017
December 2017	$99K
November 2017	$99K
October 2017	$102K
September 2017	$105K
August 2017	$99K
July 2017	$109K
June 2017	$109K
May 2017	$110K
April 2017	$109K
March 2017	$106K
February 2017	$107K
January 2017	$103K
2016
December 2016	$102K
November 2016	$102K
October 2016	$100K
September 2016	$100K

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
2314 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$108,500	11/10/25	2	1	700
2404 E 37th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$182,000	05/15/26	3	1	840

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
2014 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$144,800	2	1	996	Off Market
2004 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$240,700	4	2	1,034	Off Market
1932 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$191,600	3	2	853	Off Market
1916 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	-	5	1	853	Off Market
1917 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$139,100	2	1	946	Off Market
2012 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$175,900	1	1	1,104	Off Market
2022 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$174,100	3	1	1,133	Off Market
2024 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$201,100	3	2	884	Off Market
2100 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$160,300	Studio	1	785	Off Market
2116 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$185,200	3	1	884	Off Market
2122 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$130,300	3	1	948	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1970

Living Area

884 sqft

Price/Sqft

$180

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2020 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA. 2020 E 39th St is in the Gray's Woods neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 884 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6316 sqft and was built in 1970.

2020 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 884 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1970. It last sold for $42,700 on Aug 20, 1990. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $158,700, with a rent estimate of $1,458/month.

Home Details for 2020 E 39th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1970
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6316 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 20, 1990 Source: N/A	Sold	$42,700

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,362	$146,300

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Brubaker Elementary School
K-5
Public
551 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
10 stars.. I love Love Love this school and if i ever had to i would do an open enrollment to keep him there
Parent Review
7y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Gray's Woods

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say yards are well-kept
86 % Say car is needed
86 % Say people would walk alone at night
86 % Say parking is easy
71 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say it's dog friendly
60 % Say kids play outside
57 % Say there's wildlife
56 % Say there's holiday spirit
50 % Say there are sidewalks
38 % Say neighbors are friendly
33 % Say streets are well-lit
33 % Say it's quiet
20 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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"Busy area. Close to shopping, convenience store, fast food. Pocket quiet areas. Good neighbors...... "
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Frequently asked questions about 2020 E 39th St

What is 2020 E 39th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2020 E 39th St in Des Moines, IA is $158,700.
What is the price history for 2020 E 39th St?
2020 E 39th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $42,700 in August 1990.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 2020 E 39th St?
The lot at 2020 E 39th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,316 sq ft).