Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath ranch home featuring hardwood floors, enclosed porch and a cozy fireplace. This adorable home offers classic character with thoughtful updates while leaving room for your personalization. Enjoy a spacious backyard with plenty of room for outdoor living, entertaining, and future possibilities limited only by your imagination and city regulations. Close to shopping, dining and freeway access, this home is a great opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers and investors alike. Don't miss your chance to see this cutie in person. Schedule a showing today!
Sold for $172,000
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$172,000
3851 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
871sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
0.53 Acres Lot
$172,000 Zestimate®
$197/sqft
$1,110 Estimated rent
Home value
$172,000
$163,000 - $181,000
$1,110/mo
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Cozy fireplaceHardwood floorsEnclosed porch
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Listed by:
Chris Larson (515)201-3437,
Platinum Realty LLC
Bought with:
Liz Lashier
NextHome Your Way
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 736681
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 871
- Total interior livable area: 871 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 060/01679000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Sold | $172,000-9.5%$197/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #736681 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2026 | Pending sale | $190,000$218/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #736681 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $190,000-7.3%$218/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #736681 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Listing removed | $204,900$235/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721600 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2025 | Price change | $204,900-2.4%$235/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721600 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Price change | $209,900-2.4%$241/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721600 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $215,000+301.9%$247/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721600 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2003 | Sold | $53,500$61/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,526 -3% | $172,900 +15.4% |
| 2024 | $2,604 -5.3% | $149,800 |
| 2023 | $2,750 +0.8% | $149,800 +19.3% |
| 2022 | $2,728 +0.3% | $125,600 |
| 2021 | $2,720 -3.5% | $125,600 +6.8% |
| 2020 | $2,820 +15.1% | $117,600 |
| 2019 | $2,450 +1.2% | $117,600 +18% |
| 2018 | $2,420 | $99,700 |
| 2017 | $2,420 +4.8% | $99,700 +3.4% |
| 2016 | $2,310 | $96,400 |
| 2015 | $2,310 +6.5% | $96,400 +3% |
| 2014 | $2,168 | $93,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $93,600 +0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $92,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $92,900 -0.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $93,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $93,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $93,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $93,400 +25.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $74,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $74,400 +8.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $68,360 +7.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $63,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $63,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Douglas Acres
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Garton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Goodrell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
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.
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- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50317
- Douglas Acres
- 3851 E 25th St
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