Charming, bright and move-in ready! This inviting two-bedroom bungalow is filled with timeless character, including beautiful oak hardwood floors and classic white hexagon tile in the full bathroom. Fresh white paint throughout creates a clean, airy backdrop ready for your personal style. Outside, enjoy a fenced yard with space to garden, entertain or let pets play, plus a detached one-car garage. With a new furnace and air conditioner installed in 2024, this delightful home offers vintage charm with important modern updates. Whether you’re searching for your first home, looking to downsize or adding to an investment portfolio, this Des Moines bungalow is a wonderful opportunity!
For sale
$145,000
3511 49th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
634sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
7,971 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$229/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful oak hardwood floorsFresh white paint throughoutClean airy backdropFilled with timeless characterDetached one-car garage
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Megan Hill Mitchum (515)290-8269,
Century 21 Signature
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 748970
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & 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: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 634
- Total interior livable area: 634 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 7,971 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10002173000000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1915
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: $229/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $127,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,393
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $145,000$229/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #748970 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,228 +2% | $127,000 +14.4% |
| 2024 | $2,184 -1.5% | $111,000 |
| 2023 | $2,218 +0.8% | $111,000 +18% |
| 2022 | $2,200 +2.5% | $94,100 |
| 2021 | $2,146 -3.8% | $94,100 +9.4% |
| 2020 | $2,230 +9.9% | $86,000 |
| 2019 | $2,030 +1.1% | $86,000 +13.9% |
| 2018 | $2,008 | $75,500 |
| 2017 | $2,008 +10.5% | $75,500 +9.4% |
| 2016 | $1,818 | $69,000 |
| 2015 | $1,818 +17.3% | $69,000 +14% |
| 2014 | $1,550 | $60,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $60,500 +0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $60,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $60,300 -7.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $64,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $64,900 +5.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $61,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $61,700 +17.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $52,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $52,400 +13.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $46,170 +5.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $43,730 |
| 2001 | -- | $43,730 |
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
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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