For sale

$230,000

4030 Colfax Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

3beds

840sqft

$1,638/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1925

0.46 Acres Lot

$226,200 Zestimate^®

$274/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

This charming, well maintained Arts & Crafts bungalow was built in 1925 and features over 1000 sqft of finished living space on both levels. The huge yard is approx 1/2 acre & features a fully fenced yard with four gates and a partial in ground pool 15 X 30 with bonded electric grounded up to code for safety. This home has been completely updated with new mechanicals, water-proofed basement, new windows, new roof and gutters and new vinyl siding. It features 2+ BR, 1 bath, vinyl and hardwood floors & woodwork. All appliances in the remodeled kitchen stay with the home including the W/D. This home has been updated and loved by the present owners and is ready for the new owners to move in and LOVE!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV, Window Treatments
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Basement: Partially Finished
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 840
Total interior livable area: 840 sqft
Finished area below ground: 210

Property

Parking

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

Features

Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
Exterior features: Deck, Patio, Storage
Pool features: Above Ground
Fencing: Chain Link,Wood

Lot

Size: 0.46 Acres
Dimensions: 61 x 330

Details

Additional structures: Storage
Parcel number: 06001783000000
Zoning: N1B

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1925

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $274/sqft
Tax assessed value: $149,500
Annual tax amount: $2,817
Date on market: 8/14/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

$226,200

$215,000 - $238,000

$1,014/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/14/2026	Listed for sale	$230,000+97.4%$274/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747347 Report a problem
2/6/2019	Sold	$116,500-2.5%$139/sqft
Source: DMMLS #571335 Report a problem
12/26/2018	Pending sale	$119,500$142/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Precision #571335 Report a problem
12/17/2018	Price change	$119,500-0.3%$142/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Precision #571335 Report a problem
10/25/2018	Price change	$119,900-4%$143/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Precision #571335 Report a problem
10/17/2018	Price change	$124,900-3.9%$149/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Precision #571335 Report a problem
8/28/2018	Listed for sale	$130,000+26.8%$155/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
1/10/2007	Sold	$102,500+29.7%$122/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/9/2006	Sold	$79,000+0.6%$94/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/6/2005	Sold	$78,500$93/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,548 +2.2%	$149,500 +9%
2024	$2,492 -1.2%	$137,100
2023	$2,522 +0.8%	$137,100 +18.3%
2022	$2,502 +3.2%	$115,900
2021	$2,424 -3.5%	$115,900 +9.6%
2020	$2,512 +1.8%	$105,700
2019	$2,468 +1.1%	$105,700 +15.1%
2018	$2,442	$91,800
2017	$2,442 +11%	$91,800 +9.9%
2016	$2,200	$83,500
2015	$2,200 +115.5%	$83,500 +7.7%
2014	$1,021	$77,500
2013	--	$77,500 -0.5%
2012	--	$77,900
2011	--	$77,900 -6.5%
2010	--	$83,300
2009	--	$83,300 -2%
2008	--	$85,000
2007	--	$85,000 +4.9%
2006	--	$81,000
2005	--	$81,000 +12%
2003	--	$72,350 +15.1%
2002	--	$62,870
2001	--	$62,870