For sale

Price cut: $10K (8/24)

$200,000

3129 SW 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

2beds

831sqft

$1,560/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1911

10,236 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$241/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Hardwood floorsInviting enclosed front porchPatio for outdoor enjoyment

GARAGE LOVERS, CAR ENTHUSIASTS & WORKSHOP SEEKERS, don't miss out on this home! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-full-bath bungalow on Des Moines? southwest side, just off Park Avenue, offers an incredible amount of garage and storage space! The true standout is the 720 sq ft detached 2-car garage, providing room for vehicles, a workshop, hobbies, projects, storage, or whatever you can dream up. Need even more space? An additional detached 1-car garage offers even more parking, storage, or workspace. That?s TWO detached garages and a rare amount of usable space! Inside, the home features an inviting enclosed front porch, hardwood floors, new carpet in the living room, and a patio for outdoor enjoyment. With a convenient location and an impressive amount of garage space, this property offers a unique combination of charm, functionality, and value. If you?ve been looking for a home with serious garage space, this is one you won?t want to miss!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher

Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 831
Total interior livable area: 831 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
Garage spaces: 3

Lot

Size: 10,236 Square Feet
Dimensions: 70 x 146

Details

Parcel number: 01004765033000
Zoning: N5

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Metal Siding
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1911

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: $241/sqft
Tax assessed value: $178,000
Annual tax amount: $3,149
Date on market: 8/14/2026
Cumulative days on market: 53 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/24/2026	Price change	$200,000-4.8%$241/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747246 Report a problem
8/14/2026	Listed for sale	$210,000+247.1%$253/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747246 Report a problem
3/16/2012	Sold	$60,500+0.8%$73/sqft
Source: DMMLS #390126 Report a problem
11/19/2011	Price change	$60,000-20%$72/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #390126 Report a problem
10/26/2011	Price change	$75,000-11.8%$90/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #390126 Report a problem
10/19/2011	Price change	$85,000-15%$102/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #390126 Report a problem
9/13/2011	Listed for sale	$100,000+14.9%$120/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #390126 Report a problem
6/26/2002	Sold	$87,000$105/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,914 +2.2%	$178,000 +14.5%
2024	$2,852	$155,400
2023	$2,852 +0.8%	$155,400 +19.6%
2022	$2,828 +8.5%	$129,900
2021	$2,606 -3.6%	$129,900 +15%
2020	$2,702 +6.9%	$113,000
2019	$2,528 +1.2%	$113,000 +10.1%
2018	$2,498	$102,600
2017	$2,498 +33.2%	$102,600 +8.5%
2016	$1,876	$94,600
2015	$1,876 -1.1%	$94,600 -3.2%
2014	$1,896	$97,700
2013	--	$97,700 +0.5%
2012	--	$97,200
2011	--	$97,200 -1.6%
2010	--	$98,800
2009	--	$98,800 +4.8%
2008	--	$94,300
2007	--	$94,300 +26.6%
2006	--	$74,500
2005	--	$74,500 +9.7%
2003	--	$67,890 +19.7%
2002	--	$56,710
2001	--	$56,710