For sale

Price cut: $2K (8/18)

$175,000

3909 SW 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

2beds

1,192sqft

$1,293/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1954

9,278 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$147/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Partially finished basement

Located in desirable Thornton Place, just one block from Wakonda Club, this home offers a fantastic opportunity for investors or buyers looking to add their personal touch. Features include a large one-car (560 square foot) garage, a partially finished basement, and an impressive 155-foot-deep lot complete with a fire pit area—perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Priced $20,000 below the county assessed value, this property needs TLC and is being sold AS IS. Don't miss this opportunity in a sought-after location. Contact your real estate agent for additional information and to schedule a showing.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Heating

Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Basement: Partially Finished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,192
Total interior livable area: 1,192 sqft
Finished area below ground: 360

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5

Lot

Size: 9,278 Square Feet
Dimensions: 60 x 155

Details

Parcel number: 01005105000000
Zoning: N5

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle,See Remarks

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1954

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: $147/sqft
Tax assessed value: $195,400
Annual tax amount: $3,442
Date on market: 8/7/2026
Cumulative days on market: 12 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/18/2026	Price change	$175,000-1.1%$147/sqft
Source: DMMLS #746913 Report a problem
8/7/2026	Price change	$177,000+51.3%$148/sqft
Source: DMMLS #746913 Report a problem
3/24/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
4/6/2017	Listing removed	$1,025$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
3/9/2017	Listed for rent	$1,025$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
12/17/2010	Listed for sale	$117,000$98/sqft
Source: Prudential Real Estate #377215 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,195 +13.7%	$195,400 +13.5%
2024	$2,810 +0.4%	$172,100
2023	$2,800 +0.9%	$172,100 +17.6%
2022	$2,776 +9.6%	$146,400
2021	$2,532 -3.5%	$146,400 +13.7%
2020	$2,624 -0.8%	$128,800
2019	$2,646 +1%	$128,800 +9.9%
2018	$2,620	$117,200
2017	$2,620 +7.1%	$117,200 +7.4%
2016	$2,446	$109,100 +17.6%
2015	$2,446 -11%	$92,800 +3.1%
2014	$2,748	$90,000 -16.1%
2013	--	$107,300 -0.1%
2012	--	$107,400
2011	--	$107,400 -9.1%
2010	--	$118,200
2009	--	$118,200 +0.4%
2008	--	$117,700
2007	--	$117,700 +8.1%
2006	--	$108,900
2005	--	$108,900 +14.1%
2003	--	$95,420 +0.1%
2002	--	$95,330
2001	--	$95,330