For sale

$157,900

3100 SW 12th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50315

3beds

968sqft

$1,244/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1939

8,407 Square Feet Lot

$157,100 Zestimate^®

$163/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Fresh paintCorner lotHardwood floorsAttached garageTiled shower

Check out this adorable bungalow on the southwest side of Des Moines! Offering 3 bedrooms, hardwood floors, fresh paint, and a tiled shower, this home is clean, inviting, and ready for its next owner. The corner lot and attached garage add to the appeal, while several recent updates include a new water heater in 2026, garage door and opener in 2025, and refrigerator in 2025. The basement is exceptionally clean and offers additional space to work with. Whether you're a first-time home buyer looking for a place to call your own or an investor looking to grow your portfolio, this bungalow is worth a look!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Basement: Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 968
Total interior livable area: 968 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 1

Lot

Size: 8,407 Square Feet
Dimensions: 60 x 140
Features: Corner Lot

Details

Parcel number: 01002209000000
Zoning: R

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1939

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: $163/sqft
Tax assessed value: $152,000
Annual tax amount: $2,865
Date on market: 10/22/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$157,100

$149,000 - $165,000

$1,156/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/22/2026	Listed for sale	$157,900+56.3%$163/sqft
Source: DMMLS #751800 Report a problem
8/26/2016	Sold	$101,000-3.8%$104/sqft
Source: DMMLS #518446 Report a problem
6/28/2016	Pending sale	$105,000$108/sqft
Source: VIA Group, REALTORS #518446 Report a problem
5/26/2016	Listed for sale	$105,000+16.7%$108/sqft
Source: VIA Group, REALTORS #518446 Report a problem
10/23/2013	Listing removed	$90,000$93/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #416365 Report a problem
4/23/2013	Listed for sale	$90,000+31.4%$93/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Group #416365 Report a problem
5/31/2011	Sold	$68,500-2%$71/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/13/2011	Price change	$69,900-6.7%$72/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #374349 Report a problem
2/7/2011	Price change	$74,900-0.1%$77/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #374349 Report a problem
11/18/2010	Price change	$75,000-6.3%$77/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #374349 Report a problem
10/29/2010	Price change	$80,000-5.9%$83/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #374349 Report a problem
10/8/2010	Listed for sale	$85,000$88/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #374349 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,914 +20.2%	$152,000 +13.7%
2024	$2,424 -5.5%	$133,700
2023	$2,564 +0.8%	$133,700 +13.6%
2022	$2,544 +7.3%	$117,700
2021	$2,370 -3.6%	$117,700 +13.6%
2020	$2,458 +5.9%	$103,600
2019	$2,322 +1.3%	$103,600 +9.2%
2018	$2,292	$94,900
2017	$2,292 +9.5%	$94,900 +7.6%
2016	$2,094	$88,200
2015	$2,094 +1.4%	$88,200 -1.6%
2014	$2,066	$89,600
2013	--	$89,600 -0.3%
2012	--	$89,900
2011	--	$89,900 -7.6%
2010	--	$97,300
2009	--	$97,300 +4%
2008	--	$93,600
2007	--	$93,600 +9.1%
2006	--	$85,800
2005	--	$85,800 +11.3%
2003	--	$77,110 +20.3%
2002	--	$64,090
2001	--	$64,090