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Sold for $388,275
  • $388,275

    3509 Caulder Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321

    4beds
    1,612sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1960
    0.47 Acres Lot
    $387,500 Zestimate®
    $241/sqft
    $2,454 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $387,500

    $368,000 - $407,000

    $2,454/mo

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    What's special

    Beamed ceilingsLarge banks of windowsFront covered walkwayNew adjacent deckBack spacious sunroom
    This peaceful oasis may be just what you have been looking for. Four bed / three bath ranch on half acre wooded lot with floral landscaping. Front covered walkway leads to the entry door into a large atrium / courtyard which is an ideal spot for growing plants you don't want animals to have access to. Walking into the huge open living room/dining area you see the atrium as well as the back spacious sunroom and the new adjacent deck through large banks of windows. Sunroom has a wall of windows on all sides so you can enjoy the backyard. You will feel as if you live in the woods. The living room has beautifully built hardwood cabinets and beamed ceilings. Kitchen has hardwood cabinets and lots of counter space with seating. Master bedroom has two closets and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. The two additional main floor bedrooms share a hall bathroom with a walk-in tub. Downstairs has a huge family room with bookshelves and wood fireplace, a huge tiled playroom with a small kitchen, a fourth bedroom with an egress window and storage area. Lower level doorway leads to a covered patio that extends across the entire back of the house. Mechanical area has a new tankless water heater. Roof is equipped with heating units to melt snow. Electrical has been brought up to current code. New electrical box and fuses. Attached two-car garage opens to the atrium. Large playset in the back yard stays.

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    Listed by:

    Donna Meador (515)771-3955,

    Century 21 Signature,

    Roy Meador 515-771-3942,

    Century 21 Signature

    Bought with:

    Andria Lang

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 733051MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 4
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Built-In Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
    • Basement: Finished,Partial,Partially Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,612
    • Total interior livable area: 1,612 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 1,000

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
    • Exterior features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Play Structure, Patio
    • Fencing: Chain Link,Metal
    Lot
    • Size: 0.47 Acres
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 01004042001000
    • Zoning: n2b

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1960

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Security System, Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/20/2026Sold$388,275-1.7%$241/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #733051 Report a problem
    2/26/2026Pending sale$395,000$245/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #733051 Report a problem
    2/11/2026Price change$395,000-1.3%$245/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #733051 Report a problem
    1/19/2026Listed for sale$400,000+7.8%$248/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #733051 Report a problem
    9/3/2025Sold$371,000+6%$230/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #723148 Report a problem
    8/1/2025Pending sale$350,000$217/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #723148 Report a problem
    7/28/2025Listed for sale$350,000$217/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #723148 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,666 +2%$333,900 +0.5%
    2024$6,534 +12.8%$332,100
    2023$5,792 +6.1%$332,100 +35.1%
    2022$5,460 +0.3%$245,800
    2021$5,444 -3.6%$245,800 +6.9%
    2020$5,648 +0.6%$230,000
    2019$5,612 +1.2%$230,000 +4.3%
    2018$5,548 $220,600
    2017$5,548 +10.1%$220,600 +8.5%
    2016$5,040 $203,300
    2015$5,040 +2.4%$203,300 -0.6%
    2014$4,920 $204,500
    2013-- $204,500 -1%
    2012-- $206,500
    2011-- $206,500 -7.3%
    2010-- $222,800
    2009-- $222,800 +11.2%
    2008-- $200,300
    2007-- $200,300 +5.1%
    2006-- $190,600
    2005-- $190,600 +8.6%
    2003-- $175,530 +15.4%
    2002-- $152,060
    2001-- $152,060

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    Neighborhood: Southwestern Hills

    Nearby schools

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    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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