Move in ready 2 bed, 1 bath home offering 768 sq ft of comfortable living space. Features vinyl flooring, stainless steel appliances, and several major updates including a newer roof, water heater, Furnace, gutters, and siding. The unfinished basement provides great storage or future potential, and the 2 car garage adds extra convenience. A great option for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Schedule your showing today!
All information obtained from seller and public record.
For sale
$164,900
3914 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA 50313
2beds
768sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
5,520 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$215/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Vinyl flooringNewer roofStainless steel appliances
- 162 days |
- 134 |
- 8 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alejandro Pina Blades (515)302-4462,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 735874
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 768
- Total interior livable area: 768 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,520 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 138
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 07001328000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $215/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $187,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,541
- Date on market: 3/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 163 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2026 | Price change | $164,900-2.9%$215/sqft |
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| 3/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $169,900+11.1%$221/sqft |
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| 4/29/2021 | Sold | $152,900-1.3%$199/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #621352 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2021 | Pending sale | $154,900$202/sqft |
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| 1/28/2021 | Listed for sale | $154,900+313.1%$202/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Revolution #621352 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2020 | Sold | $37,501-60.5%$49/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2017 | Listing removed | $95,000$124/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #527743 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2016 | Price change | $95,000-9.5%$124/sqft |
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| 10/25/2016 | Listed for sale | $105,000+38.2%$137/sqft |
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| 8/24/2004 | Sold | $76,000+76.7%$99/sqft |
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| 8/18/2003 | Sold | $43,000$56/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,068 +2.3% | $187,900 +15.3% |
| 2024 | $3,000 +3.8% | $163,000 |
| 2023 | $2,890 +0.8% | $163,000 +24% |
| 2022 | $2,866 +55.6% | $131,500 |
| 2021 | $1,842 -24.9% | $131,500 +78.2% |
| 2020 | $2,453 -7.1% | $73,800 -17.3% |
| 2019 | $2,641 +41.1% | $89,200 +8.3% |
| 2018 | $1,872 | $82,400 |
| 2017 | $1,872 +13.9% | $82,400 +10.8% |
| 2016 | $1,644 | $74,400 |
| 2015 | $1,644 +7.5% | $74,400 +3.2% |
| 2014 | $1,530 | $72,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $72,100 -6.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $76,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $76,800 -8.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $83,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $83,800 +1.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $82,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $82,700 +27% |
| 2006 | -- | $65,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $65,100 +12.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $58,080 +9.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $52,980 |
| 2001 | -- | $52,980 |
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Neighborhood: Highland Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Madison Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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