Rare South of Grand home and property, just south of Salisbury House+Gardens. This extraordinary mid-century ranch sits on a serene 1.1+ acre lot surrounded by mature trees and a fully fenced yard, offering a unique setting that makes home feel like a retreat. Classic mid-century design is on display throughout, featuring stacked limestone inside and out and walls of windows creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow that captures the beauty of the grounds from nearly every room. With over 3,300 square feet of finished space, 4 bedrooms, and 4 baths, this meticulously cared-for walkout ranch has been thoughtfully updated and cared for by the current owners, including a renovated kitchen and baths, refinished hardwood floors, professional landscaping, and many other improvements. This allows the new owner to move in and simply enjoy. The walkout lower level expands the living space with a spacious family room with a fireplace, a private 4th bedroom en-suite, a separate workshop and laundry room, and abundant storage. The restored limestone terrace provides the perfect place to relax or entertain while overlooking the sprawling yard. Additional highlights include a heated 2-car attached garage with EV charger and many smart home features. Make your next move feel truly special. Come town at the Thursday, August 6th Open House from 5:30-7:30pm.
Pending
$875,000
3908 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
4beds
2,121sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
1.15 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$413/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Abundant storageRefinished hardwood floorsSurrounded by mature treesRenovated kitchen and bathsClassic mid-century designFully fenced yardProfessional landscaping
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Likely to sell faster than
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Rose Green (773)844-1782,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746742
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,121
- Total interior livable area: 2,121 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,200
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 1.15 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09000618000000
- Zoning: N1A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle,Wood
Condition
- Year built: 1950
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: $413/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $799,500
- Annual tax amount: $15,576
- Date on market: 8/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 28 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2026 | Pending sale | $875,000$413/sqft |
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| 8/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $875,000+45.8%$413/sqft |
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| 4/5/2021 | Sold | $600,000+33.5%$283/sqft |
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| 4/19/2010 | Sold | $449,500-6.3%$212/sqft |
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| 8/1/2009 | Listing removed | $479,900$226/sqft |
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| 5/16/2009 | Listed for sale | $479,900+52.1%$226/sqft |
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| 6/30/1998 | Sold | $315,500$149/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,376 +2% | $799,500 +11.6% |
| 2024 | $14,088 -0.4% | $716,100 |
| 2023 | $14,144 +0.8% | $716,100 +19.3% |
| 2022 | $14,036 +1.8% | $600,100 |
| 2021 | $13,794 -3.8% | $600,100 +8.6% |
| 2020 | $14,332 +7.9% | $552,800 |
| 2019 | $13,288 +2.8% | $552,800 +11.8% |
| 2018 | $12,920 | $494,400 |
| 2017 | $12,920 +14.8% | $494,400 +13.4% |
| 2016 | $11,256 | $435,900 |
| 2015 | $11,256 +4.5% | $435,900 +1.5% |
| 2014 | $10,772 | $429,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $429,600 -0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $432,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $432,300 +7% |
| 2010 | -- | $404,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $404,200 +1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $399,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $399,500 +15.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $344,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $344,900 +1.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $340,640 +1.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $336,910 |
| 2001 | -- | $336,910 |
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Neighborhood: Salisbury Oaks
Nearby schools
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.



