Opportunity knocks at 4012 Amherst! This approx. 1,000 sq ft home already has the big-ticket exterior items taken care of with new siding and a new roof, giving you a solid starting point. Inside, the property is ready for your vision and updates, making it a great option for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to build equity with some TLC. With the exterior improvements done, you can focus your budget on customizing the interior to your style. Tons of potential here—bring your ideas and make it shine!
Pending
$89,900
4012 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA 50313
2beds
1,008sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
9,975.24 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$89/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 2 days |
- 114 |
- 5 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Celeste Rose (515)516-0105,
Real Broker, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 738657
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,008
- Total interior livable area: 1,008 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 9,975.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75 x 133
Details
- Parcel number: 07003220001000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
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: $89/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $147,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,627
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 77 days
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,705/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2026 | Pending sale | $89,900$89/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $89,900$89/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Listing removed | $89,900$89/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Price change | $89,900-5.4%$89/sqft |
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| 3/18/2026 | Price change | $95,000-4.5%$94/sqft |
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| 3/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $99,500$99/sqft |
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| 2/20/2026 | Pending sale | $99,500$99/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $99,500+37.2%$99/sqft |
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| 6/8/2005 | Sold | $72,500+26.1%$72/sqft |
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| 11/6/2001 | Sold | $57,500$57/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,422 +2.2% | $147,800 +12.9% |
| 2024 | $2,370 +5.2% | $130,900 |
| 2023 | $2,252 +0.9% | $130,900 +25.4% |
| 2022 | $2,232 +7.6% | $104,400 |
| 2021 | $2,074 -3.5% | $104,400 +13.8% |
| 2020 | $2,150 +12.1% | $91,700 |
| 2019 | $1,918 +1.3% | $91,700 +14.8% |
| 2018 | $1,894 | $79,900 |
| 2017 | $1,894 +10.8% | $79,900 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $1,710 | $73,600 |
| 2015 | $1,710 +2.9% | $73,600 -0.3% |
| 2014 | $1,662 | $73,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $73,800 -7.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $79,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $79,400 +0.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $78,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $78,900 +6.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $74,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $74,000 +10% |
| 2006 | -- | $67,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $67,300 +11.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $60,220 +10.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $54,350 |
| 2001 | -- | $54,350 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$577/mo
Principal & interest
$464
Property taxes
$113
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Highland Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Madison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50313
- Highland Park
- 4012 Amherst St






