For sale

Price cut: $5K (9/15)

$265,000

4051 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

4beds

2,019sqft

$2,050/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1928

7,405 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$131/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Hot tubFenced in backyardTwo drivewaysOak staircase

This cozy, mature neighborhood is a wonderful place to live. close to main streets, shopping, & interstates. You can watch the sunsets from you front porch. New furnace and AC unit, Leaf guard gutter on the front and covered gutters on the back, tilt-in vinyl replacement windows on all floors except the basement and attic, fixed windows in the attic and vinyl sliders in the kitchen and basement. new roof in 2018, original 3/4 hardwood oak floors in the study, dining room and living room. oak staircase, two driveways, Hot tub, fenced in backyard. ( replacing one small sliding window in the garage along the driveway. then all of the windows will be replaced). Thank you so much..

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Dining Area
Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,019
Total interior livable area: 2,019 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Deck, Hot Tub/Spa
Has spa: Yes
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

Size: 7,405 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 148

Details

Parcel number: 07004887000000

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1928

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: $131/sqft
Tax assessed value: $255,400
Annual tax amount: $4,644
Date on market: 8/14/2026
Cumulative days on market: 52 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/15/2026	Price change	$265,000-1.9%$131/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747298 Report a problem
9/1/2026	Price change	$270,000-1.8%$134/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747298 Report a problem
8/14/2026	Listed for sale	$275,000+97.8%$136/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747298 Report a problem
11/1/2012	Listing removed	$139,000$69/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #379026 Report a problem
9/14/2012	Price change	$139,000-4.5%$69/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #379026 Report a problem
6/29/2012	Listed for sale	$145,500$72/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #379026 Report a problem
2/4/2012	Listing removed	$145,500$72/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #379026 Report a problem
2/7/2011	Listed for sale	$145,500+34.1%$72/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #379026 Report a problem
6/11/2004	Sold	$108,500+16%$54/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/30/1998	Sold	$93,500$46/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,044 +2.3%	$255,400 +16%
2024	$3,954 -10%	$220,100
2023	$4,392 +0.8%	$220,100 +10.8%
2022	$4,356 +3.3%	$198,600
2021	$4,218 -3.6%	$198,600 +9.8%
2020	$4,374 +12.2%	$180,900
2019	$3,898 +1.2%	$180,900 +15.4%
2018	$3,850	$156,800
2017	$3,850 +14.2%	$156,800 +12%
2016	$3,372	$140,000
2015	$3,372 +5.4%	$140,000 +2%
2014	$3,200	$137,300
2013	--	$137,300 -0.2%
2012	--	$137,600
2011	--	$137,600 -6.6%
2010	--	$147,300
2009	--	$147,300 +7%
2008	--	$137,700
2007	--	$137,700 +14.3%
2006	--	$120,500
2005	--	$120,500 +9.9%
2003	--	$109,660 +18.2%
2002	--	$92,750
2001	--	$92,750