Affordable 2-bedroom ranch with a 2-car detached garage! This inviting home offers convenient one-level living, a functional layout, and a versatile front sunroom that provides additional living or flex space. Enjoy a spacious backyard with plenty of room for outdoor activities, pets, gardening, or entertaining. The detached 2-car garage provides great parking and storage. Conveniently located in Des Moines with easy access to schools, shopping, dining, and major roadways. A great opportunity for a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor!
Pending
Price cut: $5K (9/25)
$153,900
3100 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
684sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
8,232 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$225/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Great parking and storageVersatile front sunroomConvenient one-level livingSpacious backyardFunctional layoutInviting home
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Listed by:
Lindsay Bethards (515)208-1509,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Stephanie Dart 641-521-6044,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 748404
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Interior area
- Total structure area: 684
- Total interior livable area: 684 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,232 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 06009112000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $225/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $110,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,540
- Date on market: 9/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 27 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Pending sale | $153,900$225/sqft |
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| 9/25/2026 | Price change | $153,900-3.1%$225/sqft |
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| 9/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $158,900$232/sqft |
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| 9/3/2026 | Pending sale | $158,900$232/sqft |
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| 9/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $158,900+69.2%$232/sqft |
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| 6/18/2019 | Sold | $93,900$137/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #582539 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2019 | Pending sale | $93,900$137/sqft |
Source: Platinum Realty LLC #582539 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2019 | Listed for sale | $93,900+241.5%$137/sqft |
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| 2/28/2012 | Sold | $27,500$40/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #393620 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2011 | Listed for sale | $27,500-60.7%$40/sqft |
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| 5/1/2009 | Listing removed | $69,900$102/sqft |
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| 3/7/2009 | Listed for sale | $69,900+12.7%$102/sqft |
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| 4/3/2001 | Sold | $62,000$91/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,540 -5.9% | $110,500 +9.8% |
| 2024 | $1,636 -6.8% | $100,600 |
| 2023 | $1,756 +0.8% | $100,600 +20.6% |
| 2022 | $1,742 -0.8% | $83,400 |
| 2021 | $1,756 -14.3% | $83,400 +5.6% |
| 2020 | $2,048 +13.3% | $79,000 |
| 2019 | $1,808 +1% | $79,000 +17.4% |
| 2018 | $1,790 | $67,300 |
| 2017 | $1,790 -1.1% | $67,300 -2% |
| 2016 | $1,810 | $68,700 |
| 2015 | $1,810 +10.8% | $68,700 +7.7% |
| 2014 | $1,634 | $63,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $63,800 -8.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $69,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $69,800 -0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $70,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $70,300 -2.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $72,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $72,300 +13.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $63,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $63,800 +5.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $60,650 +22.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $49,550 |
| 2001 | -- | $49,550 |
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Neighborhood: Fairmont Park
Nearby schools
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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