OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2018 for $285K

$443,363

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,394/mo

•

2,203

sq ft

3816 SW 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50321

About this home

A private wooded half acre lot is the setting for this interesting 2 story home with an in-ground swimming pool (vinyl liner with chlorine water). The home has 2,203 SF plus 600+ SF more in the walk-out basement. The traditional floor plan has a formal LR & DR, plus family with fireplace. The walk-out is a house by itself with great rec room possibilities and full bath. The second floor has 4 good sized bedrooms and 2 baths. Updates include a new roof in 2014, hall bath & new Pella LR & master bedroom windows.

Single-familyProperty Type

1986Year Built

0.55 acresLot Size

$201Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Rick Wanamaker • Iowa Realty Valley West

Bought with Brian Slycord • Iowa Realty South

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•Source:DMMLS #555127

Redfin Estimate

$443,363

$158K since sold in August 2018$8,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 14.9% higher than the average sale price ($386K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$296,995
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,082 sq ft
3818 SW 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50321
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$365,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,164 sq ft
2816 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$443,000
C
4 beds3 baths1,859 sq ft
2821 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$395,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,152 sq ft
3601 SW 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50321
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$390,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,047 sq ft
3700 SW 34th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50321
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$425,000
F
4 beds3 baths1,662 sq ft
4400 SW 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50321

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$2,762/mo

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Market trends in 50321, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$335K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 18 HRS AGO
$220,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,312 sq ft
2302 Glenwood Dr #11, Des Moines, IA 50321
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$649,900
4 beds3 baths1,902 sq ft
3905 SW 58th St, Des Moines, IA 50321
$415,000
3 beds3 baths2,578 sq ft
3901 SW 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50321
$330,000
3 beds2 baths1,628 sq ft
3206 SW 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50321
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Sale history for 3816 SW 26th St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #555127

Aug 7, 2018

Sold

$285,000

$129/sq ft

Jul 2, 2018

Pending

—

Feb 15, 2018

Listed

$295,000

$134/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 12, 2010

Sold

$240,000

$109/sq ft

DMMLS #291788

Dec 18, 2006

Sold

$275,000

$125/sq ft

Sep 22, 2006

Listed

$285,000

$129/sq ft

Why buy when you can own this fantastic family home on a large, wooded lot? The home offers 4 bedrooms & baths, a family room with vaulted ceilings, fireplace & hardwood floors, eat in kitchen with a large island, plus a formal dining room. A walkout basement has a huge 2nd family room(think, "home theater"), kitchen area and full bath. Relax to music from the outside stereo while enjoying the in-ground pool (new liner in 2006) or spa. The home has been freshly painted inside and out, new AC (2005) new garage door and opener (2006), and central vac. Must see to truly appreciate this one owner home! Located right across thr street from Jefferson Elememtary. All applieances and a one-year home warranty included.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$112 (+250.0%)

$67,400 + $385,300

$452,700

2025

$32

$67,400 + $385,300

$452,700

2024

$32 (+6.7%)

$63,400 + $367,900

$431,300

2023

$30 (−99.6%)

$63,400 + $367,900

$431,300

2022

$7,810 (−1.0%)

$50,900 + $283,000

$333,900

2021

$7,890 (−3.8%)

$50,900 + $283,000

$333,900

2020

$8,198 (+10.3%)

$50,900 + $283,000

$333,900

2019

$7,430 (+1.1%)

$48,100 + $268,100

$316,200

2018

$7,350 (+13.6%)

$48,100 + $268,100

$316,200

2017

$6,470 (+1.1%)

$41,900 + $243,100

$285,000

2016

$6,400 (+7.9%)

$37,000 + $210,700

$247,700

2013

$5,932

$36,700 + $212,900

$249,600

Tax history for 3816 SW 26th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$112 (+250.0%)

$67,400 + $385,300

$452,700

2025

$32

$67,400 + $385,300

$452,700

2024

$32 (+6.7%)

$63,400 + $367,900

$431,300

2023

$30 (−99.6%)

$63,400 + $367,900

$431,300

2022

$7,810 (−1.0%)

$50,900 + $283,000

$333,900

2021

$7,890 (−3.8%)

$50,900 + $283,000

$333,900

2020

$8,198 (+10.3%)

$50,900 + $283,000

$333,900

2019

$7,430 (+1.1%)

$48,100 + $268,100

$316,200

2018

$7,350 (+13.6%)

$48,100 + $268,100

$316,200

2017

$6,470 (+1.1%)

$41,900 + $243,100

$285,000

2016

$6,400 (+7.9%)

$37,000 + $210,700

$247,700

2013

$5,932

$36,700 + $212,900

$249,600

*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

82 ft.

Lot depth

290 ft.

Lot size

0.55 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,048

Year built

1986

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

01002520007000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Features: Upper Level

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

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

Interior Features
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Frame

Pool and Spa Information
Pool Features: In Ground

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.546
Lot Size Acres: 0.546
Lot Size Dimensions: 82 X 290
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1-80

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 658
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $7,582

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: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,048
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 01002520007000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Jefferson Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

5/10

Brody Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

1/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Des Moines, IA • 50321

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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

$422,000 – $510,000

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Home values near 3816 SW 26th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3711 Southeast 26th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1925 Sq. Ft.	$625,008
3828 Southwest 26th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$392,840

Address	Redfin Estimate
4008 Southwest 26th Street, Des Moines, IA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2228 Sq. Ft.	$450,075
3609 Southwest 26th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1695 Sq. Ft.	$381,313

Address	Redfin Estimate
3612 Southwest 26th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1409 Sq. Ft.	$462,785
3700 Southwest 26th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2126 Sq. Ft.	$403,524

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