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Multi-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sue Randleman• Iowa Realty South
Listed by Kevin Randleman• Iowa Realty South
Bought with Tim Rietz• BHHS First Realty Westown
Source:DMMLS #614534
Redfin Estimate
$253,314
$21K since sold in October 2025$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 0.7% lower than the average sale price ($255K) of 6 comparable homes.
Looking for a Great Investment Property this is it! Awesome Cash flow Duplex Units have 2 Bedrooms One Bath Full Basement Onside has a Detach Garage and the other a Carport. Close to Restaurants and shopping. Don't Miss Out!
DMMLS #373732
Dec 17, 2010
Sold
$134,000
$91/sq ft
Sep 18, 2010
Listed
$142,500
$97/sq ft
Each unit 736 sq. ft. of living area plus full unfinished basement with laundry hookups. 3900 has a carport, 3902 has a detached one car garage with screened porch. Both units have high efficiency furnaces installed two years ago. House was re-shingled at the same time. Tenants pay all utilities and snow removal. Landlord does mowing. Window air units are owned by tenants.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,166 (+2.1%)
$59,400 + $169,300
$228,700
2024
$4,082 (+5.0%)
$52,900 + $154,600
$207,500
2023
$3,886 (+0.8%)
$52,900 + $154,600
$207,500
2022
$3,856 (−5.0%)
$44,200 + $120,700
$164,900
2021
$4,058 (−3.7%)
$44,200 + $120,700
$164,900
2020
$4,216 (+19.6%)
$44,200 + $120,700
$164,900
2019
$3,524 (+1.0%)
$42,100 + $120,500
$162,600
2018
$3,488 (+11.7%)
$42,100 + $120,500
$162,600
2017
$3,122 (+2.6%)
$37,200 + $93,900
$131,100
2016
$3,044 (+6.4%)
$32,300 + $83,100
$115,400
2013
$2,860
$31,400 + $83,200
$114,600
Tax history for 3900 43rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,166 (+2.1%)
$59,400 + $169,300
$228,700
2024
$4,082 (+5.0%)
$52,900 + $154,600
$207,500
2023
$3,886 (+0.8%)
$52,900 + $154,600
$207,500
2022
$3,856 (−5.0%)
$44,200 + $120,700
$164,900
2021
$4,058 (−3.7%)
$44,200 + $120,700
$164,900
2020
$4,216 (+19.6%)
$44,200 + $120,700
$164,900
2019
$3,524 (+1.0%)
$42,100 + $120,500
$162,600
2018
$3,488 (+11.7%)
$42,100 + $120,500
$162,600
2017
$3,122 (+2.6%)
$37,200 + $93,900
$131,100
2016
$3,044 (+6.4%)
$32,300 + $83,100
$115,400
2013
$2,860
$31,400 + $83,200
$114,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,472
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Duplex
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GLEN ECHO
Living Sq. Ft: 1,472
Building Sq. Ft: 2,944
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: E 140 F LOT 110 GLEN ECHO
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 231
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,000
Legal Lot Number: 110
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.321
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 100
County Use Description: DUPLEX
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,472
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10005331000000
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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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
$241,000 – $292,000
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