Discover a rare opportunity to own a preserved mid-century home blending iconic design with modern livability, including two stone fireplaces with gas logs, three living rooms, and many windows showing the beautiful views. Designed with architectural integrity, there is an updated kitchen with beautiful cupboards, quartz counters, a 6-burner gas stove top, double wall ovens, and subzero refrigerator. Kitchen has informal dining room which also opens to a screen porch. The master bedroom has doors leading to a large balcony overlooking the park like setting and has a huge modernized walk-in closet which includes washer and dryer. This 1.24 acre lot is located on one of Des Moines' most sought after street, set amidst towering oaks. The stone walkways and a large stone patio are well designed to enjoy the outdoor space.
For sale
$1,350,000
134 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
3beds
2,718sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
1.24 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$497/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Informal dining roomStone walkwaysScreen porchSet amidst towering oaksQuartz countersDouble wall ovensSubzero refrigerator
- 27 days |
- 5,215 |
- 378 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sara Gaskell 515-350-4799,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745631
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wet Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,718
- Total interior livable area: 2,718 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 575
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch, Patio
Lot
- Size: 1.24 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09004515001000
- Zoning: N1A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Ranch,Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $497/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $983,300
- Annual tax amount: $18,328
- Date on market: 7/21/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000+66.2%$497/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #745631 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2020 | Sold | $812,500-7.1%$299/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #613968 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2020 | Listed for sale | $875,000+80.6%$322/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #613968 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2008 | Sold | $484,500-2.9%$178/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2008 | Price change | $499,000-9.3%$184/sqft |
Source: Listhub #335958 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2008 | Listed for sale | $550,000+32.7%$202/sqft |
Source: Listhub #335958 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2003 | Sold | $414,500$153/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,488 +2.1% | $983,300 +11.6% |
| 2024 | $17,134 +4.3% | $881,400 |
| 2023 | $16,434 +0.8% | $881,400 +24.8% |
| 2022 | $16,308 +1.4% | $706,200 |
| 2021 | $16,076 -3.7% | $706,200 +8.2% |
| 2020 | $16,696 +6.5% | $652,800 |
| 2019 | $15,670 +1.1% | $652,800 +10.3% |
| 2018 | $15,506 | $591,600 |
| 2017 | $15,506 +24.3% | $591,600 +13.3% |
| 2016 | $12,476 | $522,000 |
| 2015 | $12,476 +2.9% | $522,000 -1.5% |
| 2014 | $12,124 | $529,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $529,700 -0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $534,200 +6.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $502,700 -1% |
| 2010 | -- | $507,900 +5.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $481,100 +0.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $479,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $479,300 +9.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $438,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $438,100 +5.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $414,950 -0.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $416,170 +3.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $402,840 |
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Neighborhood: Greenwood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Greenwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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