This one CHECKS ALL THE BOXES! Master en suite, oversized 2 car garage, refinished hardwood floors, rec/bonus livable space in the basement, fully fenced yard, brand new roof & gutters, freshly painted exterior. Lots of natural light in living room with large windows and useful built-ins. Kitchen cabinets are SOLID oak. Updated light fixtures/fans. Lots of built-in storage shelves in this home. All appliances can stay, including freezer. Garage has additional storage space in the attic, reinforced walls and a ceiling fan. 2 additional parking spaces near garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
7,500 sq ftLot Size
$207Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Casee Woodley• RE/MAX Precision
Bought with Steve Biley• Hunziker & Associates, REALTOR
Source:DMMLS #594953
Redfin Estimate
$255,664
$186K since sold in December 2020$3,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 2.4% higher than the average sale price ($250K) of 6 comparable homes.
This one CHECKS ALL THE BOXES! Master en suite, oversized 2 car garage, refinished hardwood floors, rec/bonus livable space in the basement, fully fenced yard, brand new roof & gutters, freshly painted exterior. Lots of natural light in living room with large windows and useful built-ins. Kitchen cabinets are SOLID oak. Updated light fixtures/fans. Lots of built-in storage shelves in this home. All appliances can stay, including freezer. Garage has additional storage space in the attic, reinforced walls and a ceiling fan. 2 additional parking spaces near garage.
DMMLS #529591
Feb 14, 2017
Sold
$154,000
$125/sq ft
Dec 7, 2016
Listed
$157,900
$128/sq ft
+20
Location, livability, & lovingly cared-for all describe this 3 bedroom, 2 bath Beaverdale beauty. This move-in ready home features an eat-in kitchen with handmade, solid oak cabinets & a slider to the oversized deck overlooking the back yard. The kitchen flows to the living room with large windows & a built-in bookshelf. Follow the curved plaster wall to the bathroom & 2 bedrooms. One of the bedrooms has 2 closets & both have ceiling fans. Upstairs is the Master Suite with tons of built in storage & 3/4 bath. You will enjoy the DRY, clean basement with an additional shower room right by the laundry hook-ups for easy 1-2 clean up. The basement has a room that is finished to be a 4th non-conforming bedroom or den/office. Enjoy the large yard with plenty of room to run & play - fenced on 3 sides! More storage out back too with 2 additional parking pads, a 2 1/2 car garage, & shed all included - along with an antique street light from downtown Des Moines that works. Home Sweet Home!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,202 (+7.1%)
$48,100 + $178,500
$226,600
2025
$3,924 (+2.2%)
$48,100 + $178,500
$226,600
2024
$3,840 (+1.1%)
$43,000 + $162,700
$205,700
2023
$3,798 (+0.8%)
$43,000 + $162,700
$205,700
2022
$3,766 (+1.9%)
$37,100 + $132,900
$170,000
2021
$3,696 (+6.5%)
$37,100 + $132,900
$170,000
2020
$3,472 (+7.3%)
$37,100 + $132,900
$170,000
2019
$3,236 (+1.2%)
$34,000 + $122,700
$156,700
2018
$3,198 (+8.8%)
$34,000 + $108,700
$142,700
2017
$2,940 (+9.2%)
$30,100 + $98,800
$128,900
2016
$2,692 (+11.1%)
$27,000 + $90,200
$117,200
2013
$2,422
$24,900 + $85,100
$110,000
Tax history for 3815 Madison Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,202 (+7.1%)
$48,100 + $178,500
$226,600
2025
$3,924 (+2.2%)
$48,100 + $178,500
$226,600
2024
$3,840 (+1.1%)
$43,000 + $162,700
$205,700
2023
$3,798 (+0.8%)
$43,000 + $162,700
$205,700
2022
$3,766 (+1.9%)
$37,100 + $132,900
$170,000
2021
$3,696 (+6.5%)
$37,100 + $132,900
$170,000
2020
$3,472 (+7.3%)
$37,100 + $132,900
$170,000
2019
$3,236 (+1.2%)
$34,000 + $122,700
$156,700
2018
$3,198 (+8.8%)
$34,000 + $108,700
$142,700
2017
$2,940 (+9.2%)
$30,100 + $98,800
$128,900
2016
$2,692 (+11.1%)
$27,000 + $90,200
$117,200
2013
$2,422
$24,900 + $85,100
$110,000
*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: 768
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RONNAS ACRES 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,236
Building Sq. Ft: 1,604
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: LOT 7 RONNAS ACRES PLAT NO 2
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,500
Legal Lot Number: 7
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.172
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,236
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10010711000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
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Schools
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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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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Des Moines, IA • 50310
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Estimated sale price
$243,000 – $295,000
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