Nestled in the heart of Des Moines, this cozy two-bedroom bungalow features a formal dining room, perfect for gatherings. The partial finished basement includes a wood-burning stove, adding warmth and character. Enjoy the outdoors with a private hot tub and fenced yard. The property also boasts a two-car insulated garage with a gas heater, providing a great place to work on your cars/ motorcycles year round.
Sold for $141,000
$141,000
3830 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
2beds
1,018sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1916
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$140,100 Zestimate®
$139/sqft
$1,227 Estimated rent
Home value
$140,100
$132,000 - $149,000
$1,227/mo
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Formal dining roomTwo-car insulated garagePrivate hot tubFenced yardGas heaterWood-burning stove
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Real Estate Team, Jennings 515-291-8720,
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CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 67541
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,018
- Total interior livable area: 1,018 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,018
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 070/01836000000
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2025 | Sold | $141,000+0.8%$139/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #67541 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2025 | Price change | $139,900-9.7%$137/sqft |
Source: CIBR #67541 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $154,900+29.1%$152/sqft |
Source: CIBR #67541 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2020 | Sold | $120,000$118/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5473970 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2020 | Pending sale | $120,000$118/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #598252 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2020 | Listed for sale | $120,000+110.5%$118/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #598252 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2013 | Sold | $57,000-4.8%$56/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2013 | Listed for sale | $59,900+15.2%$59/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #426004 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2005 | Sold | $52,000$51/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,752 +2% | $157,900 +15.2% |
| 2024 | $2,698 +5.1% | $137,100 |
| 2023 | $2,566 +0.7% | $137,100 +25.9% |
| 2022 | $2,548 +18.2% | $108,900 |
| 2021 | $2,156 +7.2% | $108,900 +26% |
| 2020 | $2,012 +5% | $86,400 |
| 2019 | $1,916 +40.3% | $86,400 +8.3% |
| 2018 | $1,366 | $79,800 +32.8% |
| 2017 | $1,366 +14.2% | $60,100 +11.1% |
| 2016 | $1,196 | $54,100 |
| 2015 | $1,196 -14.1% | $54,100 -0.6% |
| 2014 | $1,392 | $54,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $54,400 +0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $54,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $54,100 -3% |
| 2010 | -- | $55,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $55,800 +1.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $55,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $55,200 +2.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $53,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $53,900 +2.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $52,450 +19.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $43,810 |
| 2001 | -- | $43,810 |
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Neighborhood: Highland Park
Nearby schools
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- 3/10Oak Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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