Opportunity awaits in this charming two-bedroom, one-bath bungalow situated on a spacious lot shaded by mature trees. Major mechanical updates have already been completed, including a new furnace, air conditioner, and electrical system in 2019, providing peace of mind for the next owner. With solid fundamentals and room for cosmetic updates, this home is priced to reflect the opportunity to add your own style and build equity.
For sale
Price cut: $7.6K (8/11)
$129,900
3114 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
660sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.36 Acres Lot
$127,900 Zestimate®
$197/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Shaded by mature treesNew furnaceTwo-bedroom one-bath bungalowSpacious lot
- 37 days |
- 415 |
- 23 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Celeste Rose (515)516-0105,
Real Broker, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745281
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
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 660
- Total interior livable area: 660 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Dimensions: 50 x 310
Details
- Parcel number: 01004627001000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
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: $197/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $140,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,735
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$127,900
$122,000 - $134,000
$1,186/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Price change | $129,900-5.5%$197/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #745281 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2026 | Price change | $137,500-1.7%$208/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #745281 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $139,900+50.4%$212/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #745281 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2018 | Sold | $93,000-2%$141/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #561233 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2018 | Pending sale | $94,900$144/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #561233 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2018 | Price change | $94,900-3.7%$144/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #561233 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2018 | Listed for sale | $98,500+79.1%$149/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #561233 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2016 | Sold | $55,000-8.2%$83/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #501444 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2016 | Pending sale | $59,900$91/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #501444 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2016 | Listed for sale | $59,900$91/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #501444 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2016 | Listing removed | $59,900$91/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #501444 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2015 | Price change | $59,900-7.7%$91/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #501444 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2015 | Price change | $64,900-5.3%$98/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #501444 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2015 | Price change | $68,500-8.5%$104/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #501444 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2015 | Price change | $74,900-4.6%$113/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #501444 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2015 | Listed for sale | $78,500+137.9%$119/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #501444 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/1999 | Sold | $33,000$50/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,484 +2.1% | $140,400 +13.5% |
| 2024 | $2,434 +6.4% | $123,700 |
| 2023 | $2,288 +0.7% | $123,700 +27.4% |
| 2022 | $2,272 +5.4% | $97,100 |
| 2021 | $2,156 -9.9% | $97,100 +12.4% |
| 2020 | $2,394 +29.3% | $86,400 |
| 2019 | $1,852 +1.1% | $86,400 +25.4% |
| 2018 | $1,832 | $68,900 |
| 2017 | $1,832 +22.8% | $68,900 +0.3% |
| 2016 | $1,492 | $68,700 |
| 2015 | $1,492 +4.8% | $68,700 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $1,424 | $67,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $67,900 +0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $67,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $67,700 -2.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $69,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $69,300 -1.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $70,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $70,300 +10% |
| 2006 | -- | $63,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $63,900 +11% |
| 2003 | -- | $57,590 +21.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $47,370 |
| 2001 | -- | $47,370 |
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Neighborhood: Indianola Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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