Welcome to this charming 2-story home in the desirable Kingman neighborhood, surrounded by beautiful mature trees that create a warm and inviting setting. Inside, you'll find timeless character with natural wood built-ins and elegant coved ceilings. This 3-bedroom home has many updates in the past few years, including a new roof on both the house and garage, new siding, canopies, garage door with opener, and a newer split HVAC system with a new AC unit on the second level for added comfort. The main level offers a functional and flexible layout featuring an updated kitchen, a dining area with a classic built-in buffet, plus two additional rooms perfect for a home office, playroom, or hobby space. Sliding doors lead to a private deck and fully fenced backyard, providing great outdoor living space and direct access to the oversized 2-car garage. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom is a rare find for a home of this era, complimented by two additional generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. The finished basement adds even more living space with a recreation room and a convenient half bath. This home blends character, updates, and space in a fantastic location close to downtown Des Moines or easy access to 235 to West Des Moines. Don't miss your opportunity to make it yours!
For sale
Price cut: $1K (8/31)
$238,900
3812 Kingman Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311
3beds
1,433sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
6,185 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$167/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Garage door with openerFunctional and flexible layoutConvenient half bathElegant coved ceilingsUpdated kitchenFully fenced backyardNew siding
- 111 days
- 859
- 66
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Samantha Hammer (515)478-3664,
RE/MAX Revolution
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740960
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Dining Area
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,433
- Total interior livable area: 1,433 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 360
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,185 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 47 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 09000966000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1912
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: $167/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $255,600
- Annual tax amount: $4,542
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 113 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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Price change | $238,900-0.4%$167/sqft |
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| 8/13/2026 | Price change | $239,900-0.4%$167/sqft |
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| 8/4/2026 | Price change | $240,900-2%$168/sqft |
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| 7/22/2026 | Price change | $245,900-0.8%$172/sqft |
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| 7/14/2026 | Price change | $247,900-0.8%$173/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Price change | $249,900-1.4%$174/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $253,400-0.6%$177/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Price change | $254,900-1.9%$178/sqft |
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| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $259,900-1.9%$181/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Price change | $265,000-3.6%$185/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000$192/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Listing removed | $275,000$192/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000+7.8%$192/sqft |
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| 11/5/2025 | Listing removed | $255,000$178/sqft |
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| 9/11/2025 | Price change | $255,000-8.9%$178/sqft |
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| 8/7/2025 | Price change | $279,900-1.6%$195/sqft |
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| 5/30/2025 | Price change | $284,500-1.9%$199/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Price change | $289,900-3.2%$202/sqft |
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| 5/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,500$209/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,186 -1% | $255,600 +10% |
| 2024 | $4,228 -3.2% | $232,400 |
| 2023 | $4,370 +0.8% | $232,400 +19.6% |
| 2022 | $4,334 +4.9% | $194,300 |
| 2021 | $4,130 -3.6% | $194,300 +11.6% |
| 2020 | $4,286 +10.3% | $174,100 |
| 2019 | $3,886 +1.2% | $174,100 +13.7% |
| 2018 | $3,840 | $153,100 |
| 2017 | $3,840 +11.1% | $153,100 +9.4% |
| 2016 | $3,456 | $139,900 |
| 2015 | $3,456 +100.1% | $139,900 +6% |
| 2014 | $1,727 | $132,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $132,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $132,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $132,000 +3.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $127,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $127,300 -9.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $140,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $140,500 +17.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $119,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $119,700 +12.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $106,520 +10.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $96,640 |
| 2001 | -- | $96,640 |
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Neighborhood: Drake
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.







