Charming and affordable 2-bedroom ranch in the Highland Park area! This home features hardwood floors, spacious bedrooms, and a functional layout with a large kitchen and abundant natural light. The full basement offers plenty of storage space and room for future expansion. Conveniently located near parks, schools, shopping, and downtown Des Moines, providing easy access to everything the metro has to offer. A great opportunity for a first-time buyer, someone looking to downsize, or anyone seeking an affordable place to call home. Move-in ready and waiting for its next owner!
Pending
Price cut: $10K (6/24)
$149,900
3206 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA 50313
2beds
750sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
6,664 Square Feet Lot
$146,000 Zestimate®
$200/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Abundant natural lightHardwood floorsSpacious bedroomsLarge kitchenFunctional layout
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lindsay Prothero 515-745-7595,
GoSynergy Realty
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743048
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 750
- Total interior livable area: 750 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 6,664 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 133
Details
- Parcel number: 07000397000000
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: 1949
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: $200/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $135,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,382
- Date on market: 6/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$146,000
$139,000 - $153,000
$1,213/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2026 | Pending sale | $149,900$200/sqft |
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| 6/24/2026 | Price change | $149,900-6.3%$200/sqft |
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| 6/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $159,900$213/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Listing removed | $1,150$2/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Price change | $1,150-3.8%$2/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Price change | $1,195-7.7%$2/sqft |
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| 6/20/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,295+8.4%$2/sqft |
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| 6/20/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/14/2024 | Price change | $1,195-4.4%$2/sqft |
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| 6/1/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,250+39.7%$2/sqft |
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| 8/25/2018 | Listing removed | $895$1/sqft |
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| 8/18/2018 | Listed for rent | $895$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,382 +2% | $135,200 +13.9% |
| 2024 | $2,336 +5.3% | $118,700 |
| 2023 | $2,218 +0.8% | $118,700 +26.1% |
| 2022 | $2,200 +5.7% | $94,100 |
| 2021 | $2,082 -3.7% | $94,100 +12.8% |
| 2020 | $2,162 +17.8% | $83,400 |
| 2019 | $1,836 +1.4% | $83,400 +4.1% |
| 2018 | $1,810 | $80,100 |
| 2017 | $1,810 +9.4% | $80,100 +7.1% |
| 2016 | $1,654 | $74,800 |
| 2015 | $1,654 +4.6% | $74,800 +0.9% |
| 2014 | $1,582 | $74,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $74,100 -4.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $77,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $77,300 -11.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $87,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $87,400 +5.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $83,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $83,000 +24.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $66,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $66,800 +10.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $60,630 +16.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $52,020 |
| 2001 | -- | $52,020 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Highland Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Findley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50313
- Highland Park
- 3206 Bowdoin St




