Welcome to this beautiful 1.5-story home blending 1920s charm with modern updates, offering nearly 2,000 square feet of finished living space. Move-in ready with a newer roof, many updated windows, a fully fenced yard, 2-car garage, and a convenient cut-through driveway providing ample parking with access from both SW 12th and the rear alley.
The updated kitchen features white cabinetry, quartz countertops, and newer appliances. The main level includes an enclosed front porch that opens to a spacious living and dining area with hardwood floors, classic built-ins, and wainscoting. You'll also find a office/den with French doors, a bedroom with a shower, and a convenient half bath.
Upstairs has two bedrooms, a full bath, and a non-conforming room, including a primary suite with a ¾ bath. The finished lower level provides additional flexible space for a rec room or non-conforming bedroom, along with abundant storage and another half bath.
Located in a desirable SW Des Moines neighborhood, just minutes from downtown, parks, trails, dining, and the airport.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (5/28)
$275,000
3514 SW 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,467sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
9,888 Square Feet Lot
$268,500 Zestimate®
$187/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Abundant storageAnother half bathConvenient half bathUpdated kitchenMany updated windowsHardwood floorsClassic built-ins
- 56 days |
- 489 |
- 41 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jenny Farrell (515)779-7500,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740093
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Finished,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,467
- Total interior livable area: 1,467 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 318
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 9,888 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 01002381000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stucco
- Foundation: Block, Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1924
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: $187/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $213,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,013
- Date on market: 5/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 57 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$268,500
$255,000 - $282,000
$2,370/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Price change | $275,000-1.8%$187/sqft |
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| 5/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $280,000+3%$191/sqft |
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| 12/3/2025 | Listing removed | $271,900$185/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Price change | $271,900-1.8%$185/sqft |
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| 9/26/2025 | Price change | $276,900-1.1%$189/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Price change | $279,900-3.4%$191/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Price change | $289,900-1.7%$198/sqft |
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| 8/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $295,000+126.9%$201/sqft |
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| 7/28/2017 | Sold | $130,000+2.4%$89/sqft |
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| 6/8/2017 | Pending sale | $126,900$87/sqft |
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| 6/7/2017 | Listed for sale | $126,900$87/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,532 +2.1% | $213,300 +14.6% |
| 2024 | $3,458 -1.6% | $186,200 |
| 2023 | $3,516 +0.8% | $186,200 +17.8% |
| 2022 | $3,488 +8.7% | $158,100 |
| 2021 | $3,210 -3.5% | $158,100 +15.2% |
| 2020 | $3,328 +7.4% | $137,200 |
| 2019 | $3,100 -5.9% | $137,200 +10.7% |
| 2018 | $3,296 | $123,900 |
| 2017 | $3,296 +10% | $123,900 +9% |
| 2016 | $2,996 | $113,700 |
| 2015 | $2,996 +3.1% | $113,700 +0.2% |
| 2014 | $2,906 | $113,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $113,500 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $114,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $114,000 -5.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $121,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $121,000 +5.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $114,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $114,800 +11.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $103,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $103,300 +8.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $95,450 -6.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $102,520 |
| 2001 | -- | $102,520 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Gray's Lake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 1/10Lincoln 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
- 50315
- Gray's Lake
- 3514 SW 12th St
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