For sale

$80,000

3921 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

2beds

714sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1950

8,407.08 Square Feet Lot

$131,900 Zestimate^®

$112/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Massive double car garage

Investor Alert! This gutted ranch is the perfect spring project for someone looking to build equity in a great neighborhood. At 714 sq. ft., it's a manageable full-rehab opportunity with a major bonus: a massive double car garage. Bring your tools, your vision, and your expertise to bring this gem back to life. Perfect for a high-end rental or a sleek starter home. Sold as-is. All property information and records have been sourced directly from the County Assessor's page.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas, See Remarks

Cooling

Central Air, See Remarks

Features

See Remarks

Interior area

Total structure area: 714
Total interior livable area: 714 sqft

Property

Parking

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

Features

Fencing: Chain Link,Other,Wood

Lot

Size: 8,407.08 Square Feet
Dimensions: 60 x 140
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 10000831000000
Zoning: N3A

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Foundation: Block, See Remarks, Slab
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1950

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: $112/sqft
Tax assessed value: $139,700
Annual tax amount: $1,362
Date on market: 5/4/2026
Listing terms: Cash

Estimated market value

$131,900

$112,000 - $150,000

$1,101/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/4/2026	Listed for sale	$80,000+35.6%$112/sqft
Source: DMMLS #739919 Report a problem
2/1/2022	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
1/16/2022	Listed for sale	$59,000+87.3%$83/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
2/28/2014	Sold	$31,500-12.3%$44/sqft
Source: DMMLS #425763 Report a problem
11/14/2013	Price change	$35,900-7.7%$50/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #425763 Report a problem
10/18/2013	Price change	$38,900-13.4%$54/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #425763 Report a problem
10/8/2013	Listed for sale	$44,900$63/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #425763 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,362 +2.1%	$139,700 +106%
2024	$1,334 -25.2%	$67,800
2023	$1,784 +0.8%	$67,800 -10.4%
2022	$1,770 -16.9%	$75,700
2021	$2,130 -13.8%	$75,700 +5.6%
2020	$2,471 +8.6%	$71,700
2019	$2,275 -1.3%	$71,700 +11.7%
2018	$2,305 +8.2%	$64,200 -19.9%
2017	$2,130 +10%	$80,100 +9%
2016	$1,936	$73,500
2015	$1,936 -6.7%	$73,500 +9.7%
2014	$2,076	$67,000 -25.6%
2013	--	$90,000 -0.8%
2012	--	$90,700
2011	--	$90,700 -11.7%
2010	--	$102,700
2009	--	$102,700 +7.4%
2008	--	$95,600
2007	--	$95,600 -2%
2006	--	$97,600
2005	--	$97,600 +10.1%
2003	--	$88,640 +10.1%
2002	--	$80,490
2001	--	$80,490