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    • Price cut: $10K (5/15)
    $287,800

    3516 Iola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

    4beds
    1,871sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1923
    7,927 Square Feet Lot
    $278,400 Zestimate®
    $154/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Formal dining roomWood trimOriginal oak hardwood floorsGranite countertopsShed adds storage
    Welcome to this charming 1923 Craftsman home filled w/ original character & modern updates. Offering 1,871 sq ft for family & guests. The living room features original oak hardwood floors, wood trim & a wood-burning fireplace w/ built-ins. The formal dining room is perfect for hosting. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, granite countertops & a tin backsplash w/ 19th-century charm. Off the kitchen, the breakfast nook is ideal for quiet mornings & serves as a mudroom w/ deck access. The main-floor bedroom offers a spacious closet & updated dbl-hung windows. The master bath was renovated in 2025 w/ luxury vinyl flooring & gold fixtures. Upstairs, a sun-filled office w/ built-in desk & balcony welcomes you. A bright living area nearby. All 3 upstairs bedrooms feature large closets & connecting access. Updated dbl-hung & casement windows provide airflow. A dormer room is perfect for nursery or playroom. A ½ bath sits just outside the bedrooms, w/ unfinished attic space for expansion. The unfinished basement offers space for laundry, workouts, hobbies & storage, plus walkout access to the deck & shaded yard. The 2-level deck spans 600+ sq ft & leads to a gravel play or garden area. A shed adds storage & a privacy fence surrounds the backyard. Perennials bloom each May in front. Exterior updates include new paint (2023) & roof/gutters (2021). Located 1 block south of historic Kingman Blvd w/ quick access to I-235, Grand, Ingersoll & downtown Des Moines. NFC Financing.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    JAMIE SMITH 515-453-6330,

    Iowa Realty Beaverdale

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 735157MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
      Features
      • Separate/Formal Dining Room
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
      • Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,871
      • Total interior livable area: 1,871 sqft

      Property

      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1.5
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Exterior features: Deck, Play Structure, Storage
      Lot
      • Size: 7,927 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 55 x 144
      • Features: Rectangular Lot
      Details
      • Additional structures: Storage
      • Parcel number: 09003860000000
      • Zoning: N5

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: One and One Half Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1923

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Des Moines

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $154/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $255,100
      • Annual tax amount: $4,809
      • Date on market: 2/26/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 128 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

        $278,400

        $264,000 - $292,000

        $2,278/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/12/2026Pending sale$287,800$154/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #735157 Report a problem
        5/15/2026Price change$287,800-3.4%$154/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #735157 Report a problem
        5/1/2026Listed for sale$297,800$159/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #735157 Report a problem
        4/17/2026Pending sale$297,800$159/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #735157 Report a problem
        2/26/2026Listed for sale$297,800+105.4%$159/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #735157 Report a problem
        2/29/2012Sold$145,000-6.5%$77/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #385439 Report a problem
        6/4/2011Listed for sale$155,000-3.1%$83/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #385439 Report a problem
        1/24/2011Listing removed$159,900$85/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #367708 Report a problem
        12/30/2010Listed for sale$159,900$85/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #367708 Report a problem
        11/28/2010Listing removed$159,900$85/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #367708 Report a problem
        11/11/2010Price change$159,900-5.3%$85/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #367708 Report a problem
        6/6/2010Price change$168,900-3.5%$90/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #367708 Report a problem
        5/22/2010Listed for sale$175,000$94/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #367708 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,450 +2.2%$255,100 +10%
        2024$4,356 -2.5%$231,900
        2023$4,466 +0.8%$231,900 +16.9%
        2022$4,430 +5.5%$198,400
        2021$4,200 -3.6%$198,400 +12.2%
        2020$4,358 +10.3%$176,900
        2019$3,952 +1.1%$176,900 +13.7%
        2018$3,908 $155,600
        2017$3,908 -4.1%$155,600 -4.8%
        2016$4,076 $163,400
        2015$4,076 +10.2%$163,400 +6.5%
        2014$3,700 $153,400
        2013-- $153,400 +0.2%
        2012-- $153,100
        2011-- $153,100 +1.7%
        2010-- $150,600
        2009-- $150,600 -10.9%
        2008-- $169,100
        2007-- $169,100 +12.4%
        2006-- $150,500
        2005-- $150,500 +12.3%
        2003-- $133,980 +13.6%
        2002-- $117,940
        2001-- $117,940
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Drake

        Getting around

        66 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        35 / 100
        Some Transit
        48 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Des Moines Independent

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