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Sold for $254,795
    • $254,795

    4050 Plainview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50311

    3beds
    1baths
    1,144sqft
    Residential
    Built in 1914
    4,791 Square Feet Lot
    $244,000 Zestimate®
    $223/sqft
    $1,471 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $244,000

    $227,000 - $261,000

    $1,471/mo

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    What's special

    Nestled in a quiet neighborhood near Roosevelt High School, this 2-story home is ready for your personal touches. The enclosed front porch is surrounded by windows to let the natural light stream in. The inviting living room features high ceilings, beautiful wide woodwork, hardwood floors through-out, and a gas fireplace. The large formal dining room leads to a 3-season porch looking out to a private partially fenced yard. The kitchen is cute, with a nice combination of new and original cabinets. Upstairs has a full bath with built-in cabinets and three nice sized bedrooms. This home has a newer roof, Pella windows, and a radon mitigation system installed for peace of mind. Do not miss out on this wonderful opportunity to live close to downtown and have an easy commute to the suburbs. Call for a private showing today! All information obtained from Seller and public records.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Hardwood Floors
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,144 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Metal
    Lot
    • Size: 4,791 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 09005689000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Residential
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Foundation: Masonry
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1914

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: City

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Air Conditioning: Central
    • Basement Desc: Unfinished
    • MLS: Des Moines
    • Family Room: 1st Floor
    • Heat: Gas Forced Air
    • Heat Source: Natural
    • Property Sub Type: Residential
    • Property Type: Residential
    • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
    • Style: Two Story
    • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
    • Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
    • Lot Shape: Regular
    • Sewer: City
    • Water: City
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Foundation: Brick
    • Sellers Request: 0
    • Last Change Type: Pending
    • Geocode Source: PxPoint
    • Other Rooms: 3 Season
    • Parcel Number: 09005689000000
    • Included Items: Stove, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/5/2026Sold$254,795+78.8%$223/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/15/2020Sold$142,500-5%$125/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #616913 Report a problem
    11/5/2020Pending sale$150,000$131/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Precision #616913 Report a problem
    11/5/2020Listed for sale$150,000$131/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Precision #616913 Report a problem
    10/30/2020Pending sale$150,000$131/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Precision #616913 Report a problem
    10/29/2020Listed for sale$150,000+18.6%$131/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Precision #616913 Report a problem
    7/7/2015Sold$126,500-2.6%$111/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #450169 Report a problem
    5/13/2015Price change$129,900-2%$114/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #450169 Report a problem
    3/31/2015Price change$132,500-2.8%$116/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #450169 Report a problem
    3/12/2015Price change$136,300-1.2%$119/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #450169 Report a problem
    12/2/2014Listed for sale$138,000+6.2%$121/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #445908 Report a problem
    4/11/2014Listing removed$129,999$114/sqft
    Source: abc realty, llc #426822 Report a problem
    3/16/2014Price change$129,999-2.2%$114/sqft
    Source: abc realty, llc #426822 Report a problem
    2/20/2014Price change$132,900-4.3%$116/sqft
    Source: abc realty, llc #426822 Report a problem
    12/19/2013Price change$138,888-0.7%$121/sqft
    Source: eFlatfeerealty #1376093718 Report a problem
    11/17/2013Price change$139,8880%$122/sqft
    Source: eFlatfeerealty #1376093718 Report a problem
    8/28/2013Listed for sale$139,900+21.7%$122/sqft
    Source: eFlatfeerealty #1376093718 Report a problem
    3/19/2011Listing removed$115,000$101/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #375971 Report a problem
    3/17/2011Price change$115,000-4.1%$101/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #375971 Report a problem
    3/4/2011Price change$119,900+4.3%$105/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #375971 Report a problem
    2/26/2011Price change$115,000-4.1%$101/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #375971 Report a problem
    11/10/2010Price change$119,900+9.1%$105/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #375971 Report a problem
    9/12/2010Listed for sale$109,900+49.5%$96/sqft
    Source: All 9 Yards #373316 Report a problem
    8/31/2010Sold$73,500-18.3%$64/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/18/2010Listed for sale$90,000+5.9%$79/sqft
    Source: Hunziker & Associates, REALTORS, inc. #364377 Report a problem
    5/7/2010Listing removed$85,000$74/sqft
    Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
    4/29/2010Listed for sale$85,000-30.6%$74/sqft
    Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
    9/7/2005Sold$122,500$107/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,480 +2.1%$190,600 +10%
    2024$3,410 -1.3%$173,300
    2023$3,456 +0.8%$173,300 +18.2%
    2022$3,428 +12%$146,600
    2021$3,062 -3.6%$146,600 +11.7%
    2020$3,176 +2.3%$131,300
    2019$3,104 +1%$131,300 +13.7%
    2018$3,072 $115,500
    2017$3,072 +10.3%$115,500 +9.3%
    2016$2,786 $105,700
    2015$2,786 +68.5%$105,700 +0.6%
    2014$1,653 $105,100
    2013-- $105,100
    2012-- $105,100 -7.8%
    2011-- $114,000 -10.9%
    2010-- $128,000
    2009-- $128,000 -4.8%
    2008-- $134,500
    2007-- $134,500 +13.9%
    2006-- $118,100
    2005-- $118,100 +12.9%
    2003-- $104,620 +4.1%
    2002-- $100,470
    2001-- $100,470

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    Neighborhood: Drake

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    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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