Immaculate 2-bedroom charmer with an oversized garage and expansive, sun-drenched yard. Thoughtfully updated with new siding, windows, roof, AC, furnace and new electrical service; bright, open living spaces and a beautifully tiled shower add modern flair. Gleaming curb appeal, tons of natural light, and move-in ready condition ? come see this one today!
All information obtained from seller and public records.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (6/30)
$175,000
3208 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA 50313
2beds
892sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1907
6,664 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tons of natural lightBright open living spacesGleaming curb appealOversized garageExpansive sun-drenched yardBeautifully tiled shower
- 59 days |
- 211 |
- 17 |
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Listed by:
Laura Slavin (515)202-4129,
RE/MAX Precision,
Jay Elsberry 712-541-8267,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740421
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSLoading...
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: Refrigerator, Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 892
- Total interior livable area: 892 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 6,664 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 07000396000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1907
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: $196/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $121,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,280
- Date on market: 5/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 60 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Price change | $175,000-5.4%$196/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #740421 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $185,000-2.6%$207/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #740421 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $189,900+265.2%$213/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #740421 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2025 | Sold | $52,000-13.2%$58/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730900 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2025 | Pending sale | $59,900$67/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730900 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $59,900+172.3%$67/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730900 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2025 | Sold | $22,000$25/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,114 +2% | $121,000 +14.9% |
| 2024 | $2,072 +9.9% | $105,300 |
| 2023 | $1,886 +0.7% | $105,300 +31.6% |
| 2022 | $1,872 +28.6% | $80,000 |
| 2021 | $1,456 -3.2% | $80,000 +14% |
| 2020 | $1,504 +9.3% | $70,200 |
| 2019 | $1,376 +1.5% | $70,200 +11.4% |
| 2018 | $1,356 | $63,000 |
| 2017 | $1,356 -11.1% | $63,000 +8.8% |
| 2016 | $1,526 | $57,900 |
| 2015 | $1,526 +4.2% | $57,900 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $1,464 | $57,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $57,200 -3.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $59,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $59,300 -9.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $65,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $65,600 +5.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $62,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $62,200 +46.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $42,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $42,500 +11.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $38,020 +18.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $31,990 |
| 2001 | -- | $31,990 |
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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
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50313
- Highland Park
- 3208 Bowdoin St
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