2916 John Patterson Rd is a 1,293 square foot house on a 8,940 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $229,099.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
8,940 sq ftLot Size
$177Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$229,099
$5,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 1.3% higher than the average sale price ($226K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,608 (+2.2%)
$41,200 + $175,200
$216,400
2024
$3,530 (+3.9%)
$35,700 + $154,200
$189,900
2023
$3,396 (+0.8%)
$35,700 + $154,200
$189,900
2022
$3,368 (−3.0%)
$29,700 + $123,300
$153,000
2021
$3,472 (−3.6%)
$29,700 + $123,300
$153,000
2020
$3,600 (+13.6%)
$29,700 + $123,300
$153,000
2019
$3,170 (+1.1%)
$28,500 + $119,200
$147,700
2018
$3,134 (+7.2%)
$28,500 + $119,200
$147,700
2017
$2,924 (+11.5%)
$24,000 + $102,500
$126,500
2016
$2,622 (+7.8%)
$21,800 + $94,800
$116,600
2013
$2,432
$19,700 + $87,700
$107,400
Tax history for 2916 John Patterson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,608 (+2.2%)
$41,200 + $175,200
$216,400
2024
$3,530 (+3.9%)
$35,700 + $154,200
$189,900
2023
$3,396 (+0.8%)
$35,700 + $154,200
$189,900
2022
$3,368 (−3.0%)
$29,700 + $123,300
$153,000
2021
$3,472 (−3.6%)
$29,700 + $123,300
$153,000
2020
$3,600 (+13.6%)
$29,700 + $123,300
$153,000
2019
$3,170 (+1.1%)
$28,500 + $119,200
$147,700
2018
$3,134 (+7.2%)
$28,500 + $119,200
$147,700
2017
$2,924 (+11.5%)
$24,000 + $102,500
$126,500
2016
$2,622 (+7.8%)
$21,800 + $94,800
$116,600
2013
$2,432
$19,700 + $87,700
$107,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
N3B
Neighborhood District
N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 780
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SCENIC HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,293
Building Sq. Ft: 2,273
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: LOT 46 SCENIC HEIGHTS
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 200
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,940
Legal Lot Number: 46
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.205
Depth Footage: 149
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,293
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,940 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 06007870000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Stowe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
Goodrell Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
East High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$218,000 – $264,000
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