For sale

$179,900

3214 Kinsey Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

3beds

1,036sqft

$1,343/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1942

7,056 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$174/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Built-in barPartially finished family roomRetro-inspired kitchenFully fenced backyardStorage shedWater softenerIncluded refrigerator

Welcome to this charming ranch home featuring 3 bedrooms, a full bath, and a spacious living room. At the heart of the main floor is a truly unique, retro-inspired kitchen complete with a built-in wall oven and cooktop?all appliances stay in prime condition! Head downstairs to find a partially finished family room bursting with potential, complete with a built-in bar and included refrigerator. The lower level also hosts the laundry room and water softener. Exterior highlights include durable metal siding, a fully fenced backyard, a storage shed, and an oversized carport. Major peace of mind comes with fantastic recent updates, including a new furnace and A/C (2019), windows and leaf-guard gutters (2021), and a brand-new water heater (2025). All information obtained from seller and public record.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Heating

Forced Air, Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Refrigerator

Features

Basement: Partially Finished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,036
Total interior livable area: 1,036 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Carport
Has carport: Yes

Features

Stories: 1
Fencing: Wood

Lot

Size: 7,056 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 06007325000000
Zoning: N3B

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Metal Siding

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1942

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: $174/sqft
Tax assessed value: $160,100
Annual tax amount: $3,017
Date on market: 8/31/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,FHA,VA Loan

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/31/2026	Listed for sale	$179,900+86.4%$174/sqft
Source: DMMLS #748297 Report a problem
8/20/2009	Sold	$96,500-10.1%$93/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/1/2009	Listing removed	$107,400$104/sqft
Source: Listhub #340212 Report a problem
4/2/2009	Price change	$107,400-2.3%$104/sqft
Source: Listhub #340212 Report a problem
1/12/2009	Listed for sale	$109,900$106/sqft
Source: Listhub #340212 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,666 +2.2%	$160,100 +12%
2024	$2,608 +3.6%	$143,000
2023	$2,518 +0.9%	$143,000 +23.6%
2022	$2,496 +2.5%	$115,700
2021	$2,434 -3.5%	$115,700 +9%
2020	$2,522 +7.5%	$106,100
2019	$2,346 +1.3%	$106,100 +10.8%
2018	$2,316	$95,800
2017	$2,316 +5.7%	$95,800 +4.2%
2016	$2,192	$91,900
2015	$2,192 +8.5%	$91,900 +4.7%
2014	$2,020	$87,800
2013	--	$87,800 -0.5%
2012	--	$88,200
2011	--	$88,200 -4%
2010	--	$91,900
2009	--	$91,900
2008	--	$91,900
2007	--	$91,900 +4.7%
2006	--	$87,800
2005	--	$87,800 +16.4%
2003	--	$75,440 +17.5%
2002	--	$64,220
2001	--	$64,220