2-bedroom, 2-bath bungalow with plenty of potential! This home is ready for its next owner to update and make it their own. 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: $5.1K (8/12)
$139,900
3120 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
640sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
0.32 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$219/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 16 hours
- 143
- 5
Likely to sell faster than
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: $219/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $113,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,137
- Date on market: 7/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $139,900$219/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #745340 Report a problem | ||
| 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 |
Source: DMMLS #728047 Report a problem | ||
| 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 |
Source: DMMLS #453022 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2015 | Price change | $29,900-14.3%$47/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #453022 Report a problem | ||
| 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 |
Source: DMMLS #398409 Report a problem | ||
| 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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