Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home, featuring a 2-car detached garage and a long list of recent improvements! From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the fresh, modern feel with new interior paint throughout, enhancing the natural light and inviting atmosphere.
The updated kitchen will include brand-new stainless steel appliances to be provided by the seller. The bathroom has also been renovated.
Outside, you'll love the curb appeal! The home boasts a fresh exterior paint job, while the garage has been upgraded with new vinyl siding.
With all these thoughtful updates, this home is truly move-in ready!
Sold for $244,900
$244,900
3905 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
3beds
988sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
7,492 Square Feet Lot
$243,300 Zestimate®
$248/sqft
$1,426 Estimated rent
Home value
$243,300
$229,000 - $260,000
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Listed by:
Brad Lowe (515)373-8331,
Spire Real Estate
Bought with:
Peggy Harmeyer
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 712034
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 988
- Total interior livable area: 988 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 266
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,492 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 060/07928124000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $248/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $179,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,120
- Date on market: 2/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 51 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2025 | Sold | $244,900$248/sqft |
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| 4/9/2025 | Pending sale | $244,900$248/sqft |
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| 3/13/2025 | Price change | $244,900-2%$248/sqft |
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| 2/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,900+53.8%$253/sqft |
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| 2/2/2023 | Sold | $162,500+54.8%$164/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2017 | Listing removed | $1,195$1/sqft |
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| 12/8/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,195+1.7%$1/sqft |
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| 5/21/2017 | Listing removed | $1,175$1/sqft |
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| 5/3/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,175$1/sqft |
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| 7/6/2004 | Sold | $105,000$106/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,184 +2.1% | $179,000 +12.9% |
| 2024 | $3,120 +4% | $158,600 |
| 2023 | $3,000 +0.7% | $158,600 +24.6% |
| 2022 | $2,978 +0.7% | $127,300 |
| 2021 | $2,958 -3.7% | $127,300 +7.4% |
| 2020 | $3,072 +9.1% | $118,500 |
| 2019 | $2,816 +1% | $118,500 +13.1% |
| 2018 | $2,788 | $104,800 |
| 2017 | $2,788 +8.1% | $104,800 +7.2% |
| 2016 | $2,578 | $97,800 |
| 2015 | $2,578 +12% | $97,800 +8.8% |
| 2014 | $2,302 | $89,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $89,900 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $90,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $90,300 -17.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $110,000 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $106,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $106,800 +3.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $102,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $102,900 +11% |
| 2003 | -- | $92,710 +8.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $85,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $85,300 |
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Neighborhood: Sheridan Gardens
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Brubaker Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Hoyt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 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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