3820 Boston Ave is a 848 square foot house on a 8,140 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $216,976.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
8,140 sq ftLot Size
$256Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$216,976
$1,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 10.6% lower than the average sale price ($243K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,448 (+2.2%)
$63,800 + $138,000
$201,800
2024
$3,374 (−3.3%)
$56,700 + $125,300
$182,000
2023
$3,488 (+0.8%)
$56,700 + $125,300
$182,000
2022
$3,460 (−0.2%)
$50,100 + $106,800
$156,900
2021
$3,468 (−3.6%)
$50,100 + $106,800
$156,900
2020
$3,598 (+7.7%)
$50,100 + $106,800
$156,900
2019
$3,342 (+1.2%)
$46,800 + $100,800
$147,600
2018
$3,304 (+9.8%)
$46,800 + $100,800
$147,600
2017
$3,008 (+14.1%)
$41,500 + $91,400
$132,900
2016
$2,636 (+7.4%)
$36,700 + $83,000
$119,700
2013
$2,454
$32,600 + $75,300
$107,900
Tax history for 3820 Boston Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,448 (+2.2%)
$63,800 + $138,000
$201,800
2024
$3,374 (−3.3%)
$56,700 + $125,300
$182,000
2023
$3,488 (+0.8%)
$56,700 + $125,300
$182,000
2022
$3,460 (−0.2%)
$50,100 + $106,800
$156,900
2021
$3,468 (−3.6%)
$50,100 + $106,800
$156,900
2020
$3,598 (+7.7%)
$50,100 + $106,800
$156,900
2019
$3,342 (+1.2%)
$46,800 + $100,800
$147,600
2018
$3,304 (+9.8%)
$46,800 + $100,800
$147,600
2017
$3,008 (+14.1%)
$41,500 + $91,400
$132,900
2016
$2,636 (+7.4%)
$36,700 + $83,000
$119,700
2013
$2,454
$32,600 + $75,300
$107,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Nov 3, 2015 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Bathroom
Electrical
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 848
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ADAMS PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 848
Building Sq. Ft: 1,600
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 10 ADAMS PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,140
Legal Lot Number: 10
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.187
Depth Footage: 148
Front Footage: 55
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 848
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,140 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000015000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$207,000 – $250,000
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