Looking for new construction in the heart of Des Moines? This home has been meticulously remodeled from top to bottom. Beautiful new flooring adorns the main level that features a family room, formal dining room and spacious kitchen with new counters and backsplash. Brand new main level full bath with tile shower. New paint, carpet and fixtures throughout all bedrooms. Upstairs you’ll find a 4th bedroom or kids playroom, with new baseboard zone heating, refinished floors and new paint. The basement offers second living space/entertaining area with new, tiled ¾ bath. New electrical panel, outlets and light fixtures. Outside you can sip your coffee on the spacious front porch and enjoy the fresh exterior paint and new garage door/opener. Quiet neighborhood and close to everything Des Moines has to offer!
Amazing opportunity to live in a quiet, family friendly neighborhood at an affordable rice. A little Cosmetic work and TLC will build instant sweat equity. You will love the inviting front porch as you enter. Large living room opens to the formal dining room big enough for the whole family. Large kitchen with endless potential! 3 bedrooms on the main level and an additional bonus finish attic that would be a perfect play room or 4th bedroom. Priced over $15,000 below assessed value this is a steal!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,166 (+2.2%)
$52,800 + $139,000
$191,800
2024
$3,098 (+13.4%)
$47,100 + $120,800
$167,900
2023
$2,732 (+0.8%)
$47,100 + $120,800
$167,900
2022
$2,710 (+1.8%)
$39,300 + $85,500
$124,800
2021
$2,662 (−3.6%)
$39,300 + $85,500
$124,800
2020
$2,760 (−17.2%)
$39,300 + $85,500
$124,800
2019
$3,334 (+1.3%)
$37,400 + $77,900
$115,300
2018
$3,292 (+46.1%)
$37,400 + $77,900
$115,300
2017
$2,254 (−9.6%)
$33,100 + $102,700
$135,800
2016
$2,492 (+8.3%)
$28,800 + $89,200
$118,000
2013
$2,302
$27,700 + $88,200
$115,900
Tax history for 3839 39th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,166 (+2.2%)
$52,800 + $139,000
$191,800
2024
$3,098 (+13.4%)
$47,100 + $120,800
$167,900
2023
$2,732 (+0.8%)
$47,100 + $120,800
$167,900
2022
$2,710 (+1.8%)
$39,300 + $85,500
$124,800
2021
$2,662 (−3.6%)
$39,300 + $85,500
$124,800
2020
$2,760 (−17.2%)
$39,300 + $85,500
$124,800
2019
$3,334 (+1.3%)
$37,400 + $77,900
$115,300
2018
$3,292 (+46.1%)
$37,400 + $77,900
$115,300
2017
$2,254 (−9.6%)
$33,100 + $102,700
$135,800
2016
$2,492 (+8.3%)
$28,800 + $89,200
$118,000
2013
$2,302
$27,700 + $88,200
$115,900
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
64 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
8,960 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,436
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10012736000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished, Unfinished
Interior Features
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.206
Lot Size Acres: 0.206
Lot Size Dimensions: 64X140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1-60
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 400
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,292
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.: 1,436
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,960 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012736000000
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 • 0.7mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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
Des Moines, IA • 50310
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$243,000 – $295,000
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