2-bedroom, 2-bath bungalow with plenty of potential! This home is ready for its next owner to update and make it their own. New flooring (Sept. 2026) Newer siding adds value and curb appeal w/oversized 2 car detached garage making it a great opportunity for someone looking to build equity. Call today for a showing! All information obtained from seller and public records.
For sale
Price cut: $7.1K (10/5)
$129,900
3120 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
640sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
0.32 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$203/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 46 days
- 915
- 91
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kathy Miller (515)499-0823,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745340
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 640
- Total interior livable area: 640 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 06006536001000
- Zoning: R
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: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $203/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $113,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,137
- Date on market: 7/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 77 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2026 | Price change | $129,900-5.2%$203/sqft |
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| 9/2/2026 | Price change | $137,000-2.1%$214/sqft |
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| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $139,900$219/sqft |
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| 8/17/2026 | Pending sale | $139,900$219/sqft |
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| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $139,900-3.5%$219/sqft |
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| 7/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $145,000+3.6%$227/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Sold | $140,000+0.1%$219/sqft |
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| 10/19/2025 | Pending sale | $139,900$219/sqft |
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| 10/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $139,900+438.1%$219/sqft |
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| 7/17/2015 | Sold | $26,000-13%$41/sqft |
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| 5/22/2015 | Price change | $29,900-14.3%$47/sqft |
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| 4/25/2015 | Listed for sale | $34,900+4.2%$55/sqft |
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| 10/4/2012 | Sold | $33,500-4.3%$52/sqft |
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| 5/19/2012 | Listing removed | $35,000$55/sqft |
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| 3/28/2012 | Listed for sale | $35,000$55/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,016 +2% | $113,400 +12.9% |
| 2024 | $1,976 +4.8% | $100,400 |
| 2023 | $1,886 +0.7% | $100,400 +25.5% |
| 2022 | $1,872 +2.9% | $80,000 |
| 2021 | $1,820 -3.7% | $80,000 +9.7% |
| 2020 | $1,890 +7.9% | $72,900 |
| 2019 | $1,752 +1% | $72,900 +11.8% |
| 2018 | $1,734 | $65,200 |
| 2017 | $1,734 +14.4% | $65,200 +5.2% |
| 2016 | $1,516 | $62,000 +7.8% |
| 2015 | $1,516 +33.7% | $57,500 -1.4% |
| 2014 | $1,134 | $58,300 +31.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $44,300 -28.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $61,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $61,700 +2.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $60,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $60,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $60,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $60,300 +10.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $54,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $54,600 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $49,630 +13.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $43,580 |
| 2001 | -- | $43,580 |
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Neighborhood: ACCENT
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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