For sale

Price cut: $5K (4/1)

$224,900

3943 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

3beds

1,536sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1911

6,664 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$146/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Convenient laundry access

Spacious and full of potential, this 2-story home offers 3 large bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, providing plenty of room to spread out. The main level features convenient laundry access, adding everyday functionality and ease. Generously sized living and dining areas create a comfortable layout ideal for both daily living and entertaining. The home also includes a full unfinished basement, offering excellent storage space or the opportunity to finish and build equity over time. Outside, you'll find a 2-car detached garage equipped with an impressive 10-foot tall garage door—perfect for larger vehicles, work trucks, recreational equipment, or additional workshop space. With solid bones and room to personalize, this property presents a fantastic opportunity for homeowners and investors alike.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Dining Area
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,536
Total interior livable area: 1,536 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2

Lot

Size: 6,664 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 133

Details

Parcel number: 07005260000000
Zoning: N5

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Two Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Metal Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1911

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: $146/sqft
Tax assessed value: $232,600
Annual tax amount: $4,384
Date on market: 2/13/2026
Cumulative days on market: 138 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

Estimated market value

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Estimated sales range

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Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/1/2026	Price change	$224,900-2.2%$146/sqft
Source: DMMLS #734396 Report a problem
2/27/2026	Price change	$229,900-2.1%$150/sqft
Source: DMMLS #734396 Report a problem
2/13/2026	Listed for sale	$234,900+17.4%$153/sqft
Source: DMMLS #734396 Report a problem
6/21/2023	Sold	$200,000$130/sqft
Source: DMMLS #671308 Report a problem
5/11/2023	Pending sale	$200,000$130/sqft
Source: DMMLS #671308 Report a problem
5/9/2023	Price change	$200,000-13%$130/sqft
Source: DMMLS #671308 Report a problem
4/21/2023	Listed for sale	$230,000+35.3%$150/sqft
Source: DMMLS #671308 Report a problem
4/27/2018	Sold	$170,000+0.3%$111/sqft
Source: DMMLS #557201 Report a problem
3/26/2018	Pending sale	$169,500$110/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #557201 Report a problem
3/23/2018	Listed for sale	$169,500+841.7%$110/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #557201 Report a problem
11/28/2017	Sold	$18,000+50%$12/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/20/2017	Sold	$12,000$8/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/1/2012	Sold	$12,000$8/sqft
Source: DMMLS #393640 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,064 +2.1%	$232,600 +14.9%
2024	$3,982 +9.3%	$202,400
2023	$3,644 +0.8%	$202,400 +23.8%
2022	$3,614 +6.2%	$163,500
2021	$3,404 -3.6%	$163,500 +12.8%
2020	$3,530 +494.3%	$145,000
2019	$594 -27%	$145,000 +373.9%
2018	$814	$30,600
2017	$814 +11.2%	$30,600 +10.1%
2016	$732	$27,800
2015	$732 +1.7%	$27,800 -1.1%
2014	$720	$28,100
2013	--	$28,100 -50.4%
2012	--	$56,700
2011	--	$56,700 -2.1%
2010	--	$57,900
2009	--	$57,900 +1.2%
2008	--	$57,200
2007	--	$57,200 +13.7%
2006	--	$50,300
2005	--	$50,300 +1.4%
2003	--	$49,620 +26%
2002	--	$39,390
2001	--	$39,390

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