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Sold for $275,000
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    3831 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317

    3beds
    1,212sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1967
    0.47 Acres Lot
    $275,000 Zestimate®
    $227/sqft
    $1,601 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $275,000

    $261,000 - $289,000

    $1,601/mo

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    What's special

    Hard surface flooring throughoutLarge lot
    Rare find! Nice home with hard surface flooring throughout, hugh open kitchen with high ceilings, large lot and 4 car garage (a 3 car and a 1 car). A home like this is hard to find at this price and you should take the time to see it soon. Close to shopping centers, church, grocery store and restaurants.

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    Listed by:

    SONNY GREENE 515-453-5156,

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing,

    Matthew Greene 515-453-5967,

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    Bought with:

    Melissa Farrel

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746111MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Dining Area, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Basement: Crawl Space,Daylight,Finished,Walk-Out Access
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,212
    • Total interior livable area: 1,212 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 400

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage, Three Car Garage, Heated Garage
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: Multi/Split
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Deck
    • Fencing: Chain Link
    Lot
    • Size: 0.47 Acres
    • Dimensions: 63 x 327
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 06001733001000
    • Zoning: RES

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Split Level
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • See Remarks
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1967

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Sidewalks
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $227/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $247,300
    • Annual tax amount: $4,146
    • Date on market: 7/28/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 2 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Asphalt

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/28/2026Sold$275,000$227/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #746111 Report a problem
    7/31/2026Pending sale$275,000$227/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #746111 Report a problem
    7/28/2026Listed for sale$275,000+72%$227/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #746111 Report a problem
    4/27/2016Sold$159,900$132/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #513157 Report a problem
    3/12/2016Listed for sale$159,900$132/sqft
    Source: BHHS First Realty #513157 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,702 -1.3%$247,300 +14.1%
    2024$3,752 -5.9%$216,800
    2023$3,986 +0.8%$216,800 +19.5%
    2022$3,954 +0.1%$181,400
    2021$3,950 -3.6%$181,400 +6.6%
    2020$4,096 +15.2%$170,200
    2019$3,556 +1.3%$170,200 +18.1%
    2018$3,512 $144,100
    2017$3,512 +0.7%$144,100 +2.2%
    2016$3,486 $141,000
    2015$3,486 +7.8%$141,000 +4.3%
    2014$3,234 $135,200
    2013-- $135,200 -0.2%
    2012-- $135,500
    2011-- $135,500
    2010-- $135,500
    2009-- $135,500
    2008-- $135,500
    2007-- $135,500 +6.3%
    2006-- $127,500
    2005-- $127,500 +25%
    2003-- $101,980 +19.9%
    2002-- $85,070
    2001-- $85,070
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Douglas Acres

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    • 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.

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