Great house in good location. This home has many updates done to it-all you need is to move in. With 4 bedrooms, fenced yard and playset, it can work for families. With a main floor bedroom, 2 car garage and a wonderful deck it works well for the buyers just starting out. Drive by this wonderful home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
9,375 sq ftLot Size
$142Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jonesie Viggers• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Bought with Sonny Walker• RE/MAX Concepts
Source:DMMLS #436126
Redfin Estimate
$247,831
$62K since sold in October 2023$2,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 1.6% lower than the average sale price ($252K) of 6 comparable homes.
Great house in good location. This home has many updates done to it-all you need is to move in. With 4 bedrooms, fenced yard and playset, it can work for families. With a main floor bedroom, 2 car garage and a wonderful deck it works well for the buyers just starting out. Drive by this wonderful home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,284 (+10.6%)
$48,400 + $222,800
$271,200
2025
$4,778 (+6.7%)
$48,400 + $222,800
$271,200
2024
$4,476 (+0.4%)
$41,900 + $196,100
$238,000
2023
$4,458 (+0.8%)
$41,900 + $196,100
$238,000
2022
$4,422 (+4.9%)
$36,000 + $162,000
$198,000
2021
$4,214 (−3.7%)
$36,000 + $162,000
$198,000
2020
$4,374 (+4.1%)
$36,000 + $162,000
$198,000
2019
$4,202 (+1.2%)
$32,100 + $145,400
$177,500
2018
$4,154 (+10.2%)
$32,100 + $145,400
$177,500
2017
$3,768 (+12.7%)
$29,200 + $135,700
$164,900
2016
$3,342 (+7.3%)
$25,800 + $122,000
$147,800
2013
$3,114
$25,300 + $109,200
$134,500
Tax history for 3111 Seneca Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,284 (+10.6%)
$48,400 + $222,800
$271,200
2025
$4,778 (+6.7%)
$48,400 + $222,800
$271,200
2024
$4,476 (+0.4%)
$41,900 + $196,100
$238,000
2023
$4,458 (+0.8%)
$41,900 + $196,100
$238,000
2022
$4,422 (+4.9%)
$36,000 + $162,000
$198,000
2021
$4,214 (−3.7%)
$36,000 + $162,000
$198,000
2020
$4,374 (+4.1%)
$36,000 + $162,000
$198,000
2019
$4,202 (+1.2%)
$32,100 + $145,400
$177,500
2018
$4,154 (+10.2%)
$32,100 + $145,400
$177,500
2017
$3,768 (+12.7%)
$29,200 + $135,700
$164,900
2016
$3,342 (+7.3%)
$25,800 + $122,000
$147,800
2013
$3,114
$25,300 + $109,200
$134,500
*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
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Jul 9, 2025 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
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: 832
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LAWNWOODS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,749
Building Sq. Ft: 1,981
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: LOTS 10, 11 & 12 BLK D LAWNWOODS
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 624
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,375
Legal Lot Number: 10
Legal Block Number: D
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.215
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 75
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,749
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 9,375 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Polk County
APN: 10008314000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
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Schools
Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
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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, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$236,000 – $286,000
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