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    • Price cut: $10K (7/6)
    $275,000

    3800 Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

    3beds
    1,340sqft
    : 
    $1,941/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1926
    6,534 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $205/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Newer roofSteel sidingSpacious kitchenEat-in kitchen areaVinyl windows
    Welcome to this charming 1926 1.5-story home in the heart of Beaverdale! Full of timeless character and thoughtful updates, this 3-bedroom, 1 full bath, and 3/4 lower level bath home offers the perfect blend of classic appeal and modern comfort. Original charm shines throughout, while the recently refreshed flooring/carpet, paint, and remodeled full bath are perfectly aligned. Walk-in the front door to a large family room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen area, and spacious kitchen. Sit and have coffee on the cute patio right off the eat-in area. Kitchen has lots of cabinets and great counter space w/pantry. Main level bedrooms are both spacious and the remodeled full bathroom has glass shower doors. Head upstairs to the 3rd bedroom/bonus room with huge closet for great extra storage. Lower level has laundry area, 3/4 bath, bonus room which is great for a workout area, storage room, and access to the one car tuck-under garage. Head to Witmer Park or enjoy the fun in Beaverdale. Near restaurants, library, coffee shops, stores, and more! A/C 2020, upstairs window A/C 2024, waterproofed/sump 2014, vinyl windows, steel siding, newer roof, water heater, New electrical 2024-Flooring/carpet/Interior paint/light fixtures/bathroom remodel/painted kitchen cabinets 2025.
    39 days
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    1,010
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    114
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listed by:

    Danielle Plank-Harris (515)865-4317,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 744517MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
      Features
      • Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
      • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
      • Basement: Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Gas Log
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,340
      • Total interior livable area: 1,340 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1.5
      • Patio & porch: Open, Patio
      • Exterior features: Patio
      • Fencing: Chain Link
      Lot
      • Size: 6,534 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 50 x 131
      • Features: Corner Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 10006758000000
      • Zoning: N4

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: One and One Half Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Metal Siding
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1926

      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: $205/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $236,000
      • Annual tax amount: $4,448
      • Date on market: 7/6/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 40 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/6/2026Price change$275,000-3.5%$205/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #744517 Report a problem
        6/6/2026Price change$285,000-4.7%$213/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        4/16/2026Price change$299,000-5.4%$223/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        3/23/2026Listed for sale$316,000+27.4%$236/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        10/10/2024Sold$248,000-0.8%$185/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #701703 Report a problem
        9/16/2024Pending sale$250,000$187/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #701703 Report a problem
        9/5/2024Price change$250,000-5.7%$187/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #701703 Report a problem
        8/29/2024Listed for sale$265,000$198/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #701703 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,788 -1.3%$236,000 +11%
        2024$3,838 -5%$212,600
        2023$4,038 +0.8%$212,600 +18%
        2022$4,006 +3.6%$180,200
        2021$3,868 -3.6%$180,200 +10.1%
        2020$4,014 +8%$163,600
        2019$3,718 +1.1%$163,600 +11.4%
        2018$3,676 $146,900
        2017$3,676 +15.9%$146,900 +13.8%
        2016$3,172 $129,100
        2015$3,172 +9.2%$129,100 +5.5%
        2014$2,906 $122,400
        2013-- $122,400 -0.6%
        2012-- $123,200
        2011-- $123,200 -7.9%
        2010-- $133,700
        2009-- $133,700 +4.6%
        2008-- $127,800
        2007-- $127,800 +10%
        2006-- $116,200
        2005-- $116,200 +11.1%
        2003-- $104,600 +17.4%
        2002-- $89,080
        2001-- $89,080
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Beaverdale

        Getting around

        42 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        34 / 100
        Some Transit
        44 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Des Moines Independent

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