3500 Saint Johns Rd is a 4,168 square foot house on a 0.88 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 10, 2009 for $515,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $975,498.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
0.88 acresLot Size
$234Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$975,498
$460K since sold in August 2009$102K since September
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This home's estimate is 16% higher than the average sale price ($841K) 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
N1A
Neighborhood District
N1a is intended for large lots for mostly single-household residential houses with a more flexible building form 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
Jul 15, 2026 • Active
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
Nov 3, 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: 903
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Foundation Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KNOLLWOOD
Living Sq. Ft: 4,168
Building Sq. Ft: 5,071
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: N 150 F LOT 4 KNOLLWOOD
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 720
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 38,127
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.875
Depth Footage: 265
Front Footage: 150
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,168
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.88 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Polk County
APN: 09003793000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Greenwood Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Callanan Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$927,000 – $1.12M
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