NEWLY RENOVATED IN APRIL 2026 - THESE ITEMS ARE ALL BRAND NEW
SEWER AND WATER LINES TO THE STREET
ROOF WITH 1/2" SHEETING AND 30 YEAR ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLES
PAINT-EXTERIOR / INTERIOR
CARPET AND LVP FLOORING THROUGHOUT
FURNACE AND 50 GALLON ELECTRIC WATER HEATER AND AC UNIT
PROFESSIONALLY WATERPROOFED BASEMENT -SUMP PUMP BASKET AND SUMP PUMP
HIGH END KITCHEN CUPBOARDS WITH 2 PANTRYS
LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS
WHIRPOOL MATCHING STOVE, MICROWAVE AND DOUBLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH ICE MAKER
ALL ELECTRICAL , PLUMBING, LIGHTS AND FIXTURES
INTERIOR DOORS AND TRIM THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE
THIS HOUSE HAS BEEN BUILT TO PERFECTION WITH NO CORNERS CUT ON QUALITY
Pending
Price cut: $5K (6/17)
$244,900
3120 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA 50313
4beds
850sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
4,399 Square Feet Lot
$240,800 Zestimate®
$288/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Laminate countertops
- 40 days |
- 57 |
- 2 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christie Hayes (515)208-7416,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741029
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 850
- Total interior livable area: 850 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 900
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 4,399 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 88
Details
- Parcel number: 07000484000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $288/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $138,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,500
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 95 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$240,800
Estimated sales range
$229,000 - $253,000
Rent Zestimate®
$1,625/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2026 | Pending sale | $244,900$288/sqft |
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| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $244,900-2%$288/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $249,900-3.8%$294/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $259,900-1.9%$306/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $264,900-1.9%$312/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,900+296.9%$318/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2025 | Sold | $68,000-14.9%$80/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Pending sale | $79,900$94/sqft |
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| 10/7/2025 | Price change | $79,900-27.3%$94/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Pending sale | $109,900$129/sqft |
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| 7/8/2025 | Price change | $109,900-8.3%$129/sqft |
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| 6/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $119,900$141/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,242 +2.3% | $138,500 +13.6% |
| 2024 | $2,192 +8.8% | $121,900 |
| 2023 | $2,014 +0.9% | $121,900 +29.3% |
| 2022 | $1,996 +6.5% | $94,300 |
| 2021 | $1,874 -3.5% | $94,300 +12.7% |
| 2020 | $1,942 +8.7% | $83,700 |
| 2019 | $1,786 +1.2% | $83,700 +11.6% |
| 2018 | $1,764 | $75,000 |
| 2017 | $1,764 +8.8% | $75,000 +6.7% |
| 2016 | $1,622 | $70,300 |
| 2015 | $1,622 +5.7% | $70,300 +2.2% |
| 2014 | $1,534 | $68,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $68,800 -4.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $72,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $72,100 -12.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $82,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $82,100 +5.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $78,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $78,000 -3.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $81,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $81,000 +7.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $75,500 +25% |
| 2002 | -- | $60,410 |
| 2001 | -- | $60,410 |
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Neighborhood: Highland Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Findley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10North 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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