Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom home nestled in a well-established neighborhood, where comfort and convenience meet. The owners' suite offers a tranquil retreat with walk in closet, while the second bedroom provides flexibility for guests or a home office. This home is thoughtfully designed with plumbing for a sink or washer/dryer hookups upstairs, ensuring you have options for your laundry needs. The heart of the home features beautifully updated kitchen with elegant Maple cabinets, blending style and functionality leading into an ample size separate dining room. Enjoy cozy evenings in the spacious living area w/ fireplace or utilize the basement's versatile flex space to suit your lifestyle needs. Step outside onto a large deck that leads to your large backyard, a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Picture yourself relaxing around the fire pit or cultivating your dream garden in the ample garden beds. The newer roof, gutters, and septic tank (installed in 2021) offer peace of mind and low maintenance for years to come. Call your agent to schedule a showing!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
8,250 sq ftLot Size
$245Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Lisa Vance• LPT Realty, LLC
Listed by Kyle Clarkson• LPT Realty, LLC
Contact: (303) 809-9492
Bought with Melanee Stanbrough• Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
A meticulously well-cared for home, conveniently located by all of Des Moines' amenities! This property boasts lots of new updates- including privacy fence, roof, gutter guards, carpeting, paint, and more! This 3 bedroom home has been appropriately renovated into 2 bedrooms, converting the master bedroom into one with a joining dressing room, complete with a washer, dryer, vanity, and walk-in closet. On the lower level you will find additional washer/dryer hookups, finished Rec space, and built in storage. The kitchen has beautiful maple cabinets with pull out drawers and stainless steel appliances. Outside you will find an extra large, attached deck with built in seating that leads down to a fenced in backyard, a newly renovated garden shed, and stone path garden beds. Mature landscaping surrounds the home in this well-established neighborhood.
DMMLS #339790
Jan 30, 2009
Sold
$137,500
$140/sq ft
Dec 6, 2008
Listed
$139,999
$143/sq ft
24 Hour Sale
DMMLS #298818
Mar 23, 2007
Sold
$135,000
$138/sq ft
Jan 25, 2007
Listed
$139,000
$142/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,754 (+7.5%)
$51,900 + $192,100
$244,000
2025
$4,424 (+2.0%)
$51,900 + $192,100
$244,000
2024
$4,336 (+2.5%)
$46,300 + $174,100
$220,400
2023
$4,232 (+0.8%)
$46,300 + $174,100
$220,400
2022
$4,200 (−1.8%)
$38,700 + $140,900
$179,600
2021
$4,278 (−3.7%)
$38,700 + $140,900
$179,600
2020
$4,444 (+6.9%)
$38,700 + $140,900
$179,600
2019
$4,158 (+1.0%)
$36,800 + $134,600
$171,400
2018
$4,116 (+11.7%)
$36,800 + $134,600
$171,400
2017
$3,684 (+3.8%)
$32,600 + $122,100
$154,700
2016
$3,548 (+6.9%)
$28,300 + $107,900
$136,200
2013
$3,318
$27,200 + $106,300
$133,500
Tax history for 3831 43rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,754 (+7.5%)
$51,900 + $192,100
$244,000
2025
$4,424 (+2.0%)
$51,900 + $192,100
$244,000
2024
$4,336 (+2.5%)
$46,300 + $174,100
$220,400
2023
$4,232 (+0.8%)
$46,300 + $174,100
$220,400
2022
$4,200 (−1.8%)
$38,700 + $140,900
$179,600
2021
$4,278 (−3.7%)
$38,700 + $140,900
$179,600
2020
$4,444 (+6.9%)
$38,700 + $140,900
$179,600
2019
$4,158 (+1.0%)
$36,800 + $134,600
$171,400
2018
$4,116 (+11.7%)
$36,800 + $134,600
$171,400
2017
$3,684 (+3.8%)
$32,600 + $122,100
$154,700
2016
$3,548 (+6.9%)
$28,300 + $107,900
$136,200
2013
$3,318
$27,200 + $106,300
$133,500
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
165 ft.
Lot size
8,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
980
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10005316000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
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
Sep 30, 2024 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
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.