Open house - This Sunday, March 29, 2026. 11 AM -2PM or call for appointment. 515-360-3068
The sale includes two parcels, totaling .903 acres, that include the house located at 4245 NE 34th Ct, Des Moines. It is zoned in Polk County and Saydel School District. The two parcels are being sold as one. On the assessor page, geoparcel 7923-20-254-002 & 7923-20-254-004. The second parcel does not have a house number but it forms the rectangular lot of .903 acres (approx 1 acre). The home is in a very quiet neighborhood and a block from four mile bike trail and amenities. Property has a 1,000 sf heated and insulated shop with office & 1/2 bath. Property also includes a two car tuck under and three additional single car garages. This is a beautifully appointed mid century walk out ranch on a park-like setting of mature trees and usable garden spaces. Grandview Christian Elementary School is very close as is Goodrell. The property has tons of parking and would be ideal for a small landscape, contractor, mechanic, fencing, tree removal or other small business.
Inside you will find a lovingly reimagined family home with all new paint inside and out, new flooring, lighting, cabinets, granite countertops, doors, closets, tile etc. There is a main floor office space adjoining the ½ bath/Laundry with new nickel gap poplar shiplap ceilings and a large armoire allowing for an easy conversion to a 5th bedroom. This room also features floor to ceiling windows with beautiful views to the new deck and gorgeous trees in the back yard.
The ample family room also features 6 new large windows flooding the house with natural light and lots of room to entertain. It opens to the kitchen/dining room area that allows for intimate bar stool seating by the sink or much larger dining table space with sitting area options. The upstairs bath houses a new tub, vanity, stool, and window with lovely ceramic tile. The stairway leads to a wonderfully functional walk out finished basement that boasts new windows, porcelain tile floors, carpet, LVP, doors, etc. In the lower level is the mother-in-law apartment with a fully functional kitchenette, storage/wine closet featuring a modern barn door accent, a sizeable custom built-in area to light your trophies/collectables while housing a 72" TV for gaming or movie nights. Adjoining the space is the awesome dog kennel situated under the stairway. The downstairs bedroom has lots of natural light, egress, and a walk-in closet with French doors. The ensuite is finished with a custom walk-in shower complete with bench, nooks, glass door/wall entry and a lovely James Martin vanity.
There are all new window treatments throughout this ready to move in home.
See on Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4245-NE-34th-Ct-Des-Moines-IA-50317/834055_zpid/?utm_campaign=zillowwebmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare
For sale by owner
Price cut: $10K (6/16)
$429,500
4245 NE 34th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
4beds
2,300sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1961
0.9 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$187/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Dog kennelLovingly reimagined family homeFrench doorsWalk out finished basementGrilling deck areaMain floor office spaceAmple family room
What the owner loves about this home
People that have walked through the house have said it is a great value with great finishes. There is ample storage space and a heated work shop. Quiet neighborhood close to the bike trail.
- 402 days
- 573
- 30
Listed by:
Property Owner (515) 360-3068
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,300 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 15
- Parking features: Carport, Garage - Attached, Garage - Detached, Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Metal
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park
Lot
- Size: 0.9 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 19000913001002
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Metal
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $187/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $147,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,526
- Date on market: 7/27/2025
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,408/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Price change | $429,500-2.3%$187/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2026 | Price change | $439,500-2.2%$191/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2025 | Price change | $449,500-2.3%$195/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2025 | Price change | $460,000-3.2%$200/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $475,000+216.7%$207/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2024 | Sold | $150,000+12.8%$65/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/24/2024 | Pending sale | $133,000$58/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/7/2024 | Listing removed | $133,000$58/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 4/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $133,000+22.6%$58/sqft |
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| 7/3/2001 | Sold | $108,500+19.2%$47/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/1998 | Sold | $91,000$40/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,526 +11.5% | $147,700 -19.3% |
| 2024 | $2,266 +3.1% | $183,100 |
| 2023 | $2,198 +1.9% | $183,100 +26.6% |
| 2022 | $2,158 +2.2% | $144,600 |
| 2021 | $2,112 -2.9% | $144,600 +7.8% |
| 2020 | $2,176 -4.9% | $134,100 |
| 2019 | $2,288 +2.4% | $134,100 -5.4% |
| 2018 | $2,234 | $141,700 |
| 2017 | $2,234 +6% | $141,700 +5.3% |
| 2016 | $2,108 | $134,600 |
| 2015 | $2,108 -8.1% | $134,600 -9.2% |
| 2014 | $2,294 | $148,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $148,200 +6.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $139,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $139,200 -2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $143,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $143,200 +3.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $138,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $138,600 +9.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $126,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $126,400 +17.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $107,740 +4.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $102,770 -5.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $109,020 |
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