Welcome to 3825 2nd Avenue, a delightful move-in ready Craftsman-style bungalow filled with character, warmth, and thoughtful updates in Des Moines' Highland Park/Oak Park neighborhood. From the inviting front porch, perfect for morning coffee or watching the world go by, to the gorgeous original woodwork and hardwood floors inside, this home offers the charm buyers love with the updates they need. The main level features two spacious bedrooms, a cozy twin-bath setup, and a great kitchen with updated counters, cabinets, sink, and flooring from 2023. Additional updates include new bedroom windows in 2023, new paint and texture in 2024, new gutters and downspouts in 2024, a fully insulated attic, plus new AC and furnace within the last two years. The unfinished basement offers usable bonus space that could work well as a secondary living area, rec room, or entertaining space. Outside, enjoy a large fenced yard and a 2-car detached garage. Whether you're searching for a charming starter home or a strong investment opportunity, this home is ready to welcome its next chapter. All with easy access to Highland Park/Oak Park amenities and the greater Des Moines metro!
For sale
Price increase: $20.1K (7/9)
$160,000
3825 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
2beds
768sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1925
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$157,000 Zestimate®
$208/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gorgeous original woodworkFully insulated atticHardwood floorsTwo spacious bedroomsInviting front porchLarge fenced yard
- 7 hours |
- 99 |
- 12 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ryan Rohlf 515-442-0625,
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 70680
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 768
- Total interior livable area: 768 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 768
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 131
Details
- Parcel number: 07001862000000
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Year built: 1925
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: $208/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $104,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,812
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Estimated market value
$157,000
$146,000 - $168,000
$1,206/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $160,000+14.4%$208/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #744598 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2024 | Pending sale | $139,900$182/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #688891 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $139,900$182/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #688891 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2024 | Sold | $139,900$182/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6313723 Report a problem | ||
| 12/25/2023 | Pending sale | $139,900$182/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6313723 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2023 | Price change | $139,900-0.1%$182/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6313723 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $140,000$182/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,812 +2% | $104,400 +15.6% |
| 2024 | $1,776 +3.3% | $90,300 |
| 2023 | $1,720 +0.7% | $90,300 +23.7% |
| 2022 | $1,708 +5.4% | $73,000 |
| 2021 | $1,620 -3.7% | $73,000 +12.5% |
| 2020 | $1,682 +4.9% | $64,900 |
| 2019 | $1,604 +1% | $64,900 +8.7% |
| 2018 | $1,588 | $59,700 |
| 2017 | $1,588 +12.5% | $59,700 +11.4% |
| 2016 | $1,412 | $53,600 |
| 2015 | $1,412 +4% | $53,600 +1.1% |
| 2014 | $1,358 | $53,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $53,000 -6% |
| 2012 | -- | $56,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $56,400 -7.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $61,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $61,000 +1.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $60,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $60,200 -4.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $62,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $62,800 +8.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $57,860 +22.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $47,370 |
| 2001 | -- | $47,370 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Highland Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Madison Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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