You won't find a more unique piece of property. Practically every corner of this home has been restored to maximize it's visual beauty. Soaring windows exit to brick patios on 2 sides, enveloped in wooded privacy on a large lot. Fireplace and wet bar. Updated kitchen, dining room and mudroom. Recently painted inside and out with newer garage door. Master separated from other bedrooms. LeafGuard gutters. Words don't do justice to this lovely home designed by Des Moines architect Jack Bloodgood. Located near WaterWorks Park. You'll want to see this magnificent work of art to judge for yourself. All information obtained from seller and public records.
You must see this wonderfully different home! It's Artsy & overflows with class! Sits on . 50 acre surrounded by trees, offering loads of serenity! Lots of windows on the North & South bring the outside in, allowing you to watch the seasons change! Enjoy the brick patio surrounding the home on 2 sides. There is space for grilling, relaxing & entertaining. The neighbors are far enough away for privacy! Let's not forget the mud room off the garage, keep the mess there & not in the house! First floor den is an intimate setting with built-in cabinets off great room w/ FP! Find a spiral staircase that leads you upstairs & catwalk separates MBR from the others. Not too far & not too close! Fabulous home in a very convenient location close to schools, parks, shopping, airport & downtown, w/ easy access to major roads. Designed by renowned Des Moines architect Jack Bloodgood, it is unlike any others you'll see. Brand new (2017) LeafGuard gutters with lifetime warranty make upkeep a breeze.
Public Records
Feb 26, 2016
Sold
$290,000
$110/sq ft
DMMLS #388441
May 30, 2012
Sold
$225,000
$85/sq ft
Aug 4, 2011
Listed
$235,000
$89/sq ft
+15
Priced to sell! This is a great bargain for a very unique home. Private setting for this "Artsy" home on Des Moines SW side. Many stylish updates have been made. 2 of the bathrooms have been totally renovated. They should be in a magazine. The bedrooms all have new carpet. The entire home has been painted inside and out. Floor to ceiling windows facing north and south bring the outdoors in. The master bedroom is separated from the others by a catwalk. Easy access to shopping, downtown, airport and major arterials.
Public Records
Jan 7, 2008
Sold
$290,000
$110/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,280 (+2.1%)
$75,400 + $350,400
$425,800
2024
$7,130 (−4.7%)
$65,100 + $307,800
$372,900
2023
$7,484 (+0.8%)
$65,100 + $307,800
$372,900
2022
$7,424 (+1.7%)
$58,900 + $267,500
$326,400
2021
$7,302 (−3.7%)
$58,900 + $267,500
$326,400
2020
$7,586 (+9.2%)
$58,900 + $267,500
$326,400
2019
$6,948 (+1.0%)
$52,600 + $240,000
$292,600
2018
$6,876 (+17.7%)
$52,600 + $240,000
$292,600
2017
$5,844 (−2.2%)
$45,900 + $212,600
$258,500
2016
$5,976 (+6.5%)
$43,300 + $181,300
$224,600
2013
$5,612
$42,900 + $182,000
$224,900
Tax history for 3121 SW 30th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,280 (+2.1%)
$75,400 + $350,400
$425,800
2024
$7,130 (−4.7%)
$65,100 + $307,800
$372,900
2023
$7,484 (+0.8%)
$65,100 + $307,800
$372,900
2022
$7,424 (+1.7%)
$58,900 + $267,500
$326,400
2021
$7,302 (−3.7%)
$58,900 + $267,500
$326,400
2020
$7,586 (+9.2%)
$58,900 + $267,500
$326,400
2019
$6,948 (+1.0%)
$52,600 + $240,000
$292,600
2018
$6,876 (+17.7%)
$52,600 + $240,000
$292,600
2017
$5,844 (−2.2%)
$45,900 + $212,600
$258,500
2016
$5,976 (+6.5%)
$43,300 + $181,300
$224,600
2013
$5,612
$42,900 + $182,000
$224,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
109 ft.
Lot depth
200 ft.
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
2,644
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
01006639002000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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.