This partially brick, Ranch style home is situated in a gorgeous neighborhood filled with tons of beautiful mature trees, west of Fleur Dr on corner lot. When you drive through this neighborhood you can't help but take in its beauty! This lovely home features 3 bedrooms on the main level including the master suite with a huge walk in closet and bath. The kitchen is spacious and open, complete appliance package and pantry closet. Walk out onto the deck from the kitchen, which sits up high allowing you to overlook more of the serene neighborhood! Large living room off kitchen makes this home convenient for entertaining. Cherish memories in front of the cozy fireplace in lower level family room as well as a 4th non-conforming bedroom and laundry area. Convenient walk out lower level to fenced in yard. A few blocks from the desired Jefferson Elementary School, shopping, and 10 minutes to downtown are more reasons why this should be your new home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michelle Greene• Iowa Realty South
Listed by • Iowa Realty South
Bought with • Iowa Realty South
Bought with Michelle Greene• Iowa Realty South
Source:DMMLS #380340
Redfin Estimate
$337,481
$160K since sold in July 2015$8,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 0.2% lower than the average sale price ($338K) of 6 comparable homes.
This partially brick, Ranch style home is situated in a gorgeous neighborhood filled with tons of beautiful mature trees, west of Fleur Dr on corner lot. When you drive through this neighborhood you can't help but take in its beauty! This lovely home features 3 bedrooms on the main level including the master suite with a huge walk in closet and bath. The kitchen is spacious and open, complete appliance package and pantry closet. Walk out onto the deck from the kitchen, which sits up high allowing you to overlook more of the serene neighborhood! Large living room off kitchen makes this home convenient for entertaining. Cherish memories in front of the cozy fireplace in lower level family room as well as a 4th non-conforming bedroom and laundry area. Convenient walk out lower level to fenced in yard. A few blocks from the desired Jefferson Elementary School, shopping, and 10 minutes to downtown are more reasons why this should be your new home.
Public Records
Jul 10, 2006
Sold
$177,500
$127/sq ft
DMMLS #278030
Mar 6, 2006
Listed
$179,000
$128/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 10, 2004
Sold
$180,000
$129/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,218 (+2.2%)
$58,700 + $225,000
$283,700
2024
$5,108 (+6.9%)
$55,200 + $214,900
$270,100
2023
$4,778 (+0.8%)
$55,200 + $214,900
$270,100
2022
$4,740 (−1.0%)
$44,300 + $167,300
$211,600
2021
$4,786 (−3.7%)
$44,300 + $167,300
$211,600
2020
$4,968 (+9.3%)
$44,300 + $167,300
$211,600
2019
$4,544 (+1.2%)
$41,900 + $158,500
$200,400
2018
$4,492 (+10.6%)
$41,900 + $158,500
$200,400
2017
$4,062 (+1.6%)
$36,400 + $141,200
$177,600
2016
$3,998 (+12.3%)
$32,200 + $126,500
$158,700
2013
$3,560
$31,900 + $127,300
$159,200
Tax history for 3516 SW 28th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,218 (+2.2%)
$58,700 + $225,000
$283,700
2024
$5,108 (+6.9%)
$55,200 + $214,900
$270,100
2023
$4,778 (+0.8%)
$55,200 + $214,900
$270,100
2022
$4,740 (−1.0%)
$44,300 + $167,300
$211,600
2021
$4,786 (−3.7%)
$44,300 + $167,300
$211,600
2020
$4,968 (+9.3%)
$44,300 + $167,300
$211,600
2019
$4,544 (+1.2%)
$41,900 + $158,500
$200,400
2018
$4,492 (+10.6%)
$41,900 + $158,500
$200,400
2017
$4,062 (+1.6%)
$36,400 + $141,200
$177,600
2016
$3,998 (+12.3%)
$32,200 + $126,500
$158,700
2013
$3,560
$31,900 + $127,300
$159,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,366
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SOUTHERN GARDENS 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,397
Building Sq. Ft: 2,080
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LT 16 SOUTHERN GARDENS PLAT 2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,650
Legal Lot Number: 16
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.313
Depth Footage: 130
Front Footage: 105
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,397
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 01004661049000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Jefferson Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Brody Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
2/10
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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
Des Moines, IA • 50321
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$321,000 – $389,000
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