3101 John Patterson Rd is a 1,234 square foot house on a 0.37 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on September 22, 2025 for $190,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $286,092.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$232Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$286,092
$96K since sold in September 2025$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 28% higher than the average sale price ($223K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Apr 3, 2025 • Final
Residential other building
Remodel
Apr 2, 2025 • Final
Electrical (residential) - other
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,234
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SCENIC HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,234
Building Sq. Ft: 2,308
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 67 & W 1/2 LOT 68 SCENIC HEIGHTS
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 960
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,200
Legal Lot Number: 67
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.372
Depth Footage: 180
Front Footage: 90
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,234
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 06007890000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Stowe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Goodrell Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
East High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$272,000 – $330,000
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