3844 Lay St is a 1,370 square foot house on a 0.93 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $256,973.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.93 acresLot Size
$188Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$256,973
$4,000 since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 8.9% higher than the average sale price ($236K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,020 (+11.1%)
$55,400 + $227,800
$283,200
2025
$4,518 (−0.8%)
$55,400 + $227,800
$283,200
2024
$4,554 (−4.0%)
$47,900 + $201,100
$249,000
2023
$4,742 (+0.8%)
$47,900 + $201,100
$249,000
2022
$4,704 (−0.7%)
$41,900 + $168,200
$210,100
2021
$4,736 (−3.7%)
$41,900 + $168,200
$210,100
2020
$4,916 (+13.5%)
$41,900 + $168,200
$210,100
2019
$4,330 (+1.2%)
$39,500 + $158,900
$198,400
2018
$4,280 (+1.0%)
$39,500 + $158,900
$198,400
2017
$4,238 (+8.9%)
$33,000 + $136,600
$169,600
2016
$3,890 (+7.5%)
$31,800 + $133,400
$165,200
2013
$3,620
$29,200 + $125,900
$155,100
Tax history for 3844 Lay St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,020 (+11.1%)
$55,400 + $227,800
$283,200
2025
$4,518 (−0.8%)
$55,400 + $227,800
$283,200
2024
$4,554 (−4.0%)
$47,900 + $201,100
$249,000
2023
$4,742 (+0.8%)
$47,900 + $201,100
$249,000
2022
$4,704 (−0.7%)
$41,900 + $168,200
$210,100
2021
$4,736 (−3.7%)
$41,900 + $168,200
$210,100
2020
$4,916 (+13.5%)
$41,900 + $168,200
$210,100
2019
$4,330 (+1.2%)
$39,500 + $158,900
$198,400
2018
$4,280 (+1.0%)
$39,500 + $158,900
$198,400
2017
$4,238 (+8.9%)
$33,000 + $136,600
$169,600
2016
$3,890 (+7.5%)
$31,800 + $133,400
$165,200
2013
$3,620
$29,200 + $125,900
$155,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
N1B
Neighborhood District
N1b is intended for larger lots for mostly single-household residential houses within a more traditional neighborhood setting pursuant to House A building type in section 135-2.13 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,056
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: DOUGLAS ACRES 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,370
Building Sq. Ft: 2,026
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 317 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 40,356
Legal Lot Number: 317
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.926
Depth Footage: 342
Front Footage: 118
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,370
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.93 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Polk County
APN: 06001748000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Garton Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
Goodrell Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
2/10
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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, 2 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
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$245,000 – $296,000
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