Loved by the same owner for decades, this classic 1955 South Side home is ready for its next chapter. This home boasts a large kitchen & dining area, open to a spacious living room, providing ample space to entertain friends & family. Throughout the home, you will find original hardwood floors, three bedrooms, a bathroom, and the kind of character that is hard to find today. Outside, you will find an additional 2-car garage with 10 foot doors, and a fully fenced yard for added security and peace of mind. With some updating, this home will truly shine again. Some recent updates include a furnace replacement in 2020 and a new water heater installed in 2025. This is a great opportunity for buyers. If you're looking for space, affordability, and the chance to update a home with your own personal touch, this home is ready for you.
Pending
$130,000
3022 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
998sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
8,624 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original hardwood floorsThree bedroomsFully fenced yard
- 43 days |
- 66 |
- 2 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Sarah McElvaney (515)783-2040,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740912
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 998
- Total interior livable area: 998 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage, One Car Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 8,624 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65 x 133
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01003561001000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $130/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $153,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,239
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 45 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Pending sale | $130,000$130/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #740912 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $130,000$130/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #740912 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,112 -3.7% | $153,300 +11.4% |
| 2024 | $2,194 -3.9% | $137,600 |
| 2023 | $2,284 +0.9% | $137,600 +26% |
| 2022 | $2,264 +4.8% | $109,200 |
| 2021 | $2,160 -3.4% | $109,200 +11% |
| 2020 | $2,236 -4.9% | $98,400 |
| 2019 | $2,350 +1.4% | $98,400 -0.8% |
| 2018 | $2,318 | $99,200 |
| 2017 | $2,318 +2.1% | $99,200 +1% |
| 2016 | $2,270 | $98,200 |
| 2015 | $2,270 +1.9% | $98,200 -1.1% |
| 2014 | $2,228 | $99,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $99,300 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $99,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $99,800 -4.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $104,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $104,900 -1.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $106,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $106,500 +9.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $96,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $96,900 +9.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $88,690 +28.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $69,030 |
| 2001 | -- | $69,030 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Indianola Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50315
- Indianola Hills
- 3022 S Union St
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