3816 SW 28th St is a 2,887 square foot house on a 0.5 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 06, 2005 for $284,500. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $519,832.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$180Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$519,832
$235K since sold in May 2005$5,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 4.8% higher than the average sale price ($496K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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: 1,628
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HARMON PARK WOODS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,887
Building Sq. Ft: 3,715
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT 3 HARMON PARK WOODS
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 21,880
Legal Lot Number: 3
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.502
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,887
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 01002520003000
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
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$494,000 – $598,000
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