3217 Saint Johns Rd is a 2,019 square foot house on a 0.32 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 01, 2006 for $388,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $641,141.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$318Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$641,141
$253K since sold in November 2006$1,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 15.1% higher than the average sale price ($557K) 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
N1B
Neighborhood District
N1b is intended for larger lots for mostly single-household residential houses within a more traditional neighborhood setting pursuant to House A building type in section 135-2.13 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Jan 20, 2027 • Active
Electrical (residential) - other
Electrical
Jan 13, 2027 • Active
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
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: 672
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LINCOLN PLACE REP
Living Sq. Ft: 2,019
Building Sq. Ft: 2,883
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: -EX W 35F N 28F AS MEAS ALONG & ESTABLISHED PERPENDICULAR TO W LN- LOT 4 BLK C LINCOLN PLACE REPLAT
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 462
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,064
Legal Lot Number: 4
Legal Block Number: C
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.323
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,019
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Polk County
APN: 09004212001000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Greenwood Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Callanan Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
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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, 1 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
$610,000 – $738,000
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