OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2009 for $138K

$266,102

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $949/mo

•

1,366

sq ft

3811 Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

This well cared for ranch home has 2,200 sq. ft. finished and 4 bedrooms! There's hard wood floors under the carpet and lots of large closets for ample storage. The lower level finish includes a kitchen area with stove and three large finished rooms, 3/4 bath and shop. This is a dry basement with SOLID WALLS! The yard is well groomed and has an over sized two car detached garage with bench. Updates: New A/C & roof 2003; New water heater in '05; new kitchen carpet, bath carpet, driveway, patio, sidewalk, and sewer line to the street in '06; new garage door in '07; new garbage disposal in '09. Don't wait too long to look. The first time home buyers tax credit ends soon!

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

7,500 sq ftLot Size

$195Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Joan Axtell • RE/MAX Concepts

Bought with Jerry Aldrich • RE/MAX Concepts

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•Source:DMMLS #353512

Redfin Estimate

$266,102

$128K since sold in November 2009$6,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 2.7% higher than the average sale price ($259K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$292,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,353 sq ft
3924 Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAR 13, 2026
$230,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,389 sq ft
3111 Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$282,900
C
3 beds2 baths1,278 sq ft
3937 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$289,900
D
4 beds2 baths1,140 sq ft
3211 Bel Aire Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$245,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,284 sq ft
3917 Merced St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$215,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,268 sq ft
4119 Ardmore Rd, 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

New listings for sale

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$204,999
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$188,000
3 beds1 bath916 sq ft
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$174,900
2 beds1 bath1,056 sq ft
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$172,500
2 beds1.5 baths1,132 sq ft
5292 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$339,900
3 beds2 baths1,720 sq ft
1909 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$190,000
3 beds1 bath1,241 sq ft
2714 Adams Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$194,900
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$190,000
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Sale history for 3811 Madison Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,610 (+7.2%)

$48,100 + $214,000

$262,100

2025

$4,300 (−0.9%)

$48,100 + $214,000

$262,100

2024

$4,340 (−5.9%)

$43,000 + $195,100

$238,100

2023

$4,614 (+0.7%)

$43,000 + $195,100

$238,100

2022

$4,580 (+2.2%)

$37,100 + $158,700

$195,800

2021

$4,482 (−3.7%)

$37,100 + $158,700

$195,800

2020

$4,656 (+6.5%)

$37,100 + $158,700

$195,800

2019

$4,370 (+6.7%)

$34,000 + $145,600

$179,600

2018

$4,094 (+9.3%)

$34,000 + $145,600

$179,600

2017

$3,746 (+9.0%)

$30,100 + $132,500

$162,600

2016

$3,438 (+7.4%)

$27,000 + $120,000

$147,000

2013

$3,202

$24,900 + $113,200

$138,100

Tax history for 3811 Madison Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,610 (+7.2%)

$48,100 + $214,000

$262,100

2025

$4,300 (−0.9%)

$48,100 + $214,000

$262,100

2024

$4,340 (−5.9%)

$43,000 + $195,100

$238,100

2023

$4,614 (+0.7%)

$43,000 + $195,100

$238,100

2022

$4,580 (+2.2%)

$37,100 + $158,700

$195,800

2021

$4,482 (−3.7%)

$37,100 + $158,700

$195,800

2020

$4,656 (+6.5%)

$37,100 + $158,700

$195,800

2019

$4,370 (+6.7%)

$34,000 + $145,600

$179,600

2018

$4,094 (+9.3%)

$34,000 + $145,600

$179,600

2017

$3,746 (+9.0%)

$30,100 + $132,500

$162,600

2016

$3,438 (+7.4%)

$27,000 + $120,000

$147,000

2013

$3,202

$24,900 + $113,200

$138,100

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

60 ft.

Lot depth

125 ft.

Lot size

7,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1965

Sq. Ft.

1,366

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10010710000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.172
Lot Size Acres: 0.172
Lot Size Dimensions: 60 x 125
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1-60

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 834
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,792

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,366
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Polk County
APN: 10010710000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Samuelson Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

3/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

3/10

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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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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$253,000 – $307,000

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Home values near 3811 Madison Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3715 Madison Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1108 Sq. Ft.	$197,614
3807 Madison Avenue, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 918 Sq. Ft.	$235,250

Address	Redfin Estimate
3709 Madison Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$211,060
3815 Madison Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1236 Sq. Ft.	$255,454

Address	Redfin Estimate
3801 Madison Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1011 Sq. Ft.	$250,425
3905 Madison Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1164 Sq. Ft.	$209,187

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