3901 Clinton Ave is a 1,842 square foot house on a 8,585 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $307,731.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
8,585 sq ftLot Size
$167Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$307,731
$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 8.1% higher than the average sale price ($285K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,896 (−1.1%)
$52,400 + $200,500
$252,900
2024
$3,940 (+2.9%)
$46,700 + $179,700
$226,400
2023
$3,830 (+0.8%)
$46,700 + $179,700
$226,400
2022
$3,798 (+1.8%)
$39,000 + $135,800
$174,800
2021
$3,732 (−3.5%)
$39,000 + $135,800
$174,800
2020
$3,868 (+10.5%)
$39,000 + $135,800
$174,800
2019
$3,500 (+1.2%)
$37,100 + $124,300
$161,400
2018
$3,458 (−6.6%)
$37,100 + $124,300
$161,400
2017
$3,704 (+19.2%)
$32,800 + $109,200
$142,000
2016
$3,108 (+7.3%)
$28,600 + $120,100
$148,700
2013
$2,896
$26,300 + $102,700
$129,000
Tax history for 3901 Clinton Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,896 (−1.1%)
$52,400 + $200,500
$252,900
2024
$3,940 (+2.9%)
$46,700 + $179,700
$226,400
2023
$3,830 (+0.8%)
$46,700 + $179,700
$226,400
2022
$3,798 (+1.8%)
$39,000 + $135,800
$174,800
2021
$3,732 (−3.5%)
$39,000 + $135,800
$174,800
2020
$3,868 (+10.5%)
$39,000 + $135,800
$174,800
2019
$3,500 (+1.2%)
$37,100 + $124,300
$161,400
2018
$3,458 (−6.6%)
$37,100 + $124,300
$161,400
2017
$3,704 (+19.2%)
$32,800 + $109,200
$142,000
2016
$3,108 (+7.3%)
$28,600 + $120,100
$148,700
2013
$2,896
$26,300 + $102,700
$129,000
*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
Sep 22, 2022 • Final
Building (residential) - home remodel/repair
Remodel
Aug 13, 2021 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Addition
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: 672
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 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: Brick
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KNAPP PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,842
Building Sq. Ft: 2,514
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: LOT 42 KNAPP PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,585
Legal Lot Number: 42
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.197
Depth Footage: 170
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,842
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 8,585 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Polk County
APN: 10007999000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$293,000 – $354,000
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