Completely updated 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home in an unbeatable location close to parks, schools, & Beaverdale shops & restaurants! Worry-free living includes newer roof, HVAC, windows, carpet, paint, flooring, & remodeled bathroom, & sewer line--all the work is done for you! Exterior has a large 24x30 garage, fenced in backyard, and deck. You won't find a better house at this price!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,250 sq ftLot Size
$268Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Stanbrough• RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with Steve Nissly• RE/MAX Concepts
Source:DMMLS #573680
Redfin Estimate
$205,560
$51K since sold in December 2024$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 27.2% higher than the average sale price ($162K) of 6 comparable homes.
Completely updated 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home in an unbeatable location close to parks, schools, & Beaverdale shops & restaurants! Worry-free living includes newer roof, HVAC, windows, carpet, paint, flooring, & remodeled bathroom, & sewer line--all the work is done for you! Exterior has a large 24x30 garage, fenced in backyard, and deck. You won't find a better house at this price!
DMMLS #404080
Oct 12, 2012
Sold
$112,500
$146/sq ft
Jul 16, 2012
Listed
$114,900
$150/sq ft
+7
The big $ has been spent on this one, hang your pictures and call it home! Condition second to none. New high eff furnace, AC roof, paint, carpet, kitchen, basement waterproof & sump pump, newer elect, also newer thermo windows, deck @ rear of house and doors replaced, also bathroom redone by Bath Fitters. Also, sewer line to street has been replaced. Hurry, you will never find a nicer one in this price range. Almost forgot, newer 24x30 garage w/ electric.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,662 (+2.1%)
$51,900 + $131,700
$183,600
2024
$3,588 (+4.0%)
$46,300 + $136,100
$182,400
2023
$3,450 (+0.8%)
$46,300 + $136,100
$182,400
2022
$3,424 (−2.2%)
$38,700 + $107,700
$146,400
2021
$3,502 (−3.7%)
$38,700 + $107,700
$146,400
2020
$3,638 (+7.2%)
$38,700 + $107,700
$146,400
2019
$3,394 (+8.5%)
$36,800 + $103,500
$140,300
2018
$3,128 (+12.2%)
$36,800 + $103,500
$140,300
2017
$2,788 (+4.3%)
$32,600 + $93,700
$126,300
2016
$2,672 (+16.4%)
$28,300 + $83,300
$111,600
2013
$2,296
$27,200 + $82,100
$109,300
Tax history for 3837 43rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,662 (+2.1%)
$51,900 + $131,700
$183,600
2024
$3,588 (+4.0%)
$46,300 + $136,100
$182,400
2023
$3,450 (+0.8%)
$46,300 + $136,100
$182,400
2022
$3,424 (−2.2%)
$38,700 + $107,700
$146,400
2021
$3,502 (−3.7%)
$38,700 + $107,700
$146,400
2020
$3,638 (+7.2%)
$38,700 + $107,700
$146,400
2019
$3,394 (+8.5%)
$36,800 + $103,500
$140,300
2018
$3,128 (+12.2%)
$36,800 + $103,500
$140,300
2017
$2,788 (+4.3%)
$32,600 + $93,700
$126,300
2016
$2,672 (+16.4%)
$28,300 + $83,300
$111,600
2013
$2,296
$27,200 + $82,100
$109,300
*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
Apr 15, 2011 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
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: 768
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GLEN ECHO
Living Sq. Ft: 768
Building Sq. Ft: 1,536
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: N 1/2 LOT 100 GLEN ECHO
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 720
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,250
Legal Lot Number: 100
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.189
Depth Footage: 165
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 768
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10005314000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$196,000 – $237,000
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