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Off market jul 2023 for $215K

$221,907

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,545/mo

•

804

sq ft

3511 Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Charming Beaverdale bungalow with 2 bed/1 bath overlooking beautiful 19-acre Witmer Park with walking trails, picnic areas, fishing pond with dock, tennis courts with pickleball and brand new playground. Numerous perrenial plants will keep blooming all summer long!Lots of updates have been done in the last couple years, New stove & fridge (2022) Pella Series II replacement windows in nearly all 1st floor rooms), faux wood blinds, radon mitigation, and dishwasher all NEW in 2020,new toilet in 2021,and roof replaced in 2019! Original wood floors, built-ins, & arched entryways in the main living space make this home so inviting. Relax in your spacious 3-season porch and enjoy beautiful Iowa summer days & cool fall evenings without the worry of the pesky mosquitos! Dry basement has washer/dryer that stay and plenty of room for storage or even room for a non-conforming bedroom and family room space. Cool feature of this home is painters trim with hooks that will stay to easily hang artwork without holes in the walls. Grow veggies in the raised garden bed in the fully fenced yard. Conveniently located to entertainment and sports at Drake University and doggie cones are just a quick walk to Snookies ice cream shop. You will enjoy sipping your favorite drink while sitting under the shade of the oak tree on warm summer nights, overlooking the view or strolling the path in the park directly across the street that was renovated in 2020.Come take a look today and make this cozy home yours!

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

7,100 sq ftLot Size

$276Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Tammy Saunders • Platinum Realty LLC

Contact: (888) 220-0988

Bought with Tracey Bills-Downey • RE/MAX Concepts

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•Source:DMMLS #675177

Redfin Estimate

$221,907

$6,907 since sold in July 2023$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 13.9% higher than the average sale price ($195K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$200,000
A
2 beds1 bath720 sq ft
2309 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$195,000
B
2 beds1 bath820 sq ft
2207 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$164,000
C
2 beds1 bath936 sq ft
1534 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$173,000
D
2 beds1 bath832 sq ft
2210 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$238,000
E
2 beds1 bath938 sq ft
2121 40th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$199,000
F
2 beds1.5 baths832 sq ft
2019 40th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.9%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$243K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

148

30 MoM

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Sale history for 3511 Washington Ave

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #675177

Jul 20, 2023

Sold

$215,000

$267/sq ft

Jun 19, 2023

Pending

—

Jun 17, 2023

Listed

$215,000

$267/sq ft

DMMLS #625646

Jun 7, 2021

Sold

$186,500

$232/sq ft

Apr 5, 2021

Pending

—

Apr 2, 2021

Listed

$175,000

$218/sq ft

+14

Come home to Witmer Estates. Here you'll find a cozy, 2 BR, 1 BA Beaverdale bungalow overlooking the newly renovated Witmer Park. Lots of updates made including new roof & gutters (2019), new Pella Series II replacement windows in nearly all 1st floor rooms (2020), new faux wood blinds (2020), new radon mitigation (2020), & plenty of other updates like fresh paint (2020), new dishwasher (2020) and even a new toilet (2021). Original wood floors, built-ins, & arched entryways in the main living space. Move-in ready without the worry of big ticket items. A raised garden bed also awaits fresh compost and soil for your 2021 vegetable garden. Conveniently located to entertainment and sports at Drake University and doggie cones are just a quick walk to Snookies ice cream shop. You will enjoy sipping your favorite drink while sitting under the shade of the oak tree on warm summer nights taking in the park and the friendly neighbors that stroll by.

DMMLS #616819

Nov 4, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Nov 2, 2020

Price Changed

$162,500

$202/sq ft

Oct 26, 2020

Listed

$167,500

$208/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,786 (+6.2%)

$40,600 + $164,600

$205,200

2025

$3,564 (+2.2%)

$40,600 + $164,600

$205,200

2024

$3,488 (+20.4%)

$36,800 + $151,000

$187,800

2023

$2,898 (+0.8%)

$36,800 + $151,000

$187,800

2022

$2,874 (+2.6%)

$31,800 + $100,000

$131,800

2021

$2,802 (−3.6%)

$31,800 + $100,000

$131,800

2020

$2,906 (+8.2%)

$31,800 + $100,000

$131,800

2019

$2,686 (+1.2%)

$29,100 + $91,800

$120,900

2018

$2,654 (+9.3%)

$29,100 + $91,800

$120,900

2017

$2,428 (+5.9%)

$25,400 + $83,100

$108,500

2016

$2,292 (+7.6%)

$22,700 + $75,600

$98,300

2013

$2,130

$21,500 + $73,500

$95,000

Tax history for 3511 Washington Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,786 (+6.2%)

$40,600 + $164,600

$205,200

2025

$3,564 (+2.2%)

$40,600 + $164,600

$205,200

2024

$3,488 (+20.4%)

$36,800 + $151,000

$187,800

2023

$2,898 (+0.8%)

$36,800 + $151,000

$187,800

2022

$2,874 (+2.6%)

$31,800 + $100,000

$131,800

2021

$2,802 (−3.6%)

$31,800 + $100,000

$131,800

2020

$2,906 (+8.2%)

$31,800 + $100,000

$131,800

2019

$2,686 (+1.2%)

$29,100 + $91,800

$120,900

2018

$2,654 (+9.3%)

$29,100 + $91,800

$120,900

2017

$2,428 (+5.9%)

$25,400 + $83,100

$108,500

2016

$2,292 (+7.6%)

$22,700 + $75,600

$98,300

2013

$2,130

$21,500 + $73,500

$95,000

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

142 ft.

Lot size

7,100 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1970

Sq. Ft.

804

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10007876000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

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

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Other Features: Dining Area, Window Treatments

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced, Patio
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Wood, Full

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.163
Lot Size Acres: 0.163
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X142
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N3B

Property Information
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,740.80

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 804
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,100 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Polk County
APN: 10007876000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

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K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Monroe Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

2/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

3/10

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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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$211,000 – $256,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3601 Washington Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$345,339
3519 Washington Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 942 Sq. Ft.	$193,184
3509 Washington Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1628 Sq. Ft.	$265,449
3411 Washington Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 875 Sq. Ft.	$169,637
3514 Jefferson Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 884 Sq. Ft.	$210,853
3520 Jefferson Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 664 Sq. Ft.	$173,735
1712 36th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1253 Sq. Ft.	$290,593

Address	Redfin Estimate
3501 Washington Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1199 Sq. Ft.	$225,003
3615 Washington Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1552 Sq. Ft.	$266,295
3515 Washington Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 759 Sq. Ft.	$208,413
3419 Washington Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$236,716
3502 Jefferson Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1122 Sq. Ft.	$287,873
1800 36th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1020 Sq. Ft.	$257,005
1706 36th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1095 Sq. Ft.	$303,416

Address	Redfin Estimate
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3505 Washington Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1038 Sq. Ft.	$234,411
3415 Washington Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 880 Sq. Ft.	$198,480
1720 36th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 962 Sq. Ft.	$204,867
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