This beautiful three bedroom, one bathroom home is now on the market. This charming home has beautifully finished hardwood floors. There are updated windows with warranty throughout for a very naturally lit home. Attention to detail was given to the kitchen remodel. The bathroom has tile throughout for a hotel-like feel, with pocket door and glass block window. There are 2 closeted bedrooms on the main floor with a laundry chute. The entire second floor is a finished bedroom area with plenty of storage. Two beautiful shade trees grace the front and back yards. The garage has a loft for additional storage. This home is within walking distance of schools, aquatic center, restaurants and bus stop.
Sold for $196,200
$196,200
3838 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,236sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
8,407 Square Feet Lot
$226,100 Zestimate®
$159/sqft
$1,635 Estimated rent
Home value
$226,100
$215,000 - $237,000
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Hotel-like feelFinished bedroom areaBeautifully finished hardwood floorsNaturally lit homeUpdated windowsAquatic centerPocket door
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Listed by:
Rick Brown 319-290-6415,
Soltice Station Real Estate
Bought with:
Rick Brown, B09336
Soltice Station Real Estate
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20230340
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Liv Room/Din Room Combo
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Block
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,236 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Stall
- Carport spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,407 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 140
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 792419379032
- Zoning: OTHER
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Steel Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $159/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $158,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,706
- Date on market: 1/29/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 161 days
- Road surface type: Concrete, Hard Surface Road
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2023 | Sold | $196,200-5.2%$159/sqft |
Source:  Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20230340 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2023 | Pending sale | $206,900+4%$167/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20230340 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2023 | Price change | $198,900-3.9%$161/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #674725 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2023 | Price change | $206,900-1.4%$167/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #674725 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $209,900$170/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #674725 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2023 | Pending sale | $209,900$170/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20230340 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2023 | Price change | $209,900-2.3%$170/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #674725 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2023 | Price change | $214,900-2.3%$174/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #674725 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2023 | Listed for sale | $219,900+81%$178/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20230340 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2006 | Sold | $121,500+63.1%$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2000 | Sold | $74,500$60/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,470 -3.7% | $207,900 +13.5% |
| 2024 | $3,602 -3.6% | $183,100 |
| 2023 | $3,736 +0.8% | $183,100 +15.5% |
| 2022 | $3,708 +0.1% | $158,500 |
| 2021 | $3,704 -3.7% | $158,500 +6.8% |
| 2020 | $3,848 +8.8% | $148,400 |
| 2019 | $3,536 +1% | $148,400 +12.8% |
| 2018 | $3,500 | $131,600 |
| 2017 | $3,500 +10.4% | $131,600 +9.4% |
| 2016 | $3,170 | $120,300 |
| 2015 | $3,170 +12.4% | $120,300 +9.3% |
| 2014 | $2,820 | $110,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $110,100 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $110,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $110,600 -9.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $122,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $122,200 +7.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $113,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $113,700 +9.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $104,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $104,200 +10.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $94,180 +14% |
| 2002 | -- | $82,640 |
| 2001 | -- | $82,640 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Meredith
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Moore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Des Moines Independent
- Middle: Des Moines Independent
- High: Des Moines Indepedent
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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