Pride of ownership beams throughout this adorable 3 bedrm Ranch home. Beautiful hardwood floors run throughout the entire main level. The family rm area features a wood burning fireplace & is open to the stunning kitchen. The kitchen features tons of custom oak cabinets, a center island w/ oven, under cab/lighting & more. Good sized master bedroom has its own bath. Home features a back yard created to entertain in. Finished basement has huge open family rm, 4th non-conforming bedroom, bath, laundry rm & tons of room for storage. Large Pergola (covered deck) provides great shade & a quiet oasis to enjoy the outdoors. 30x15 garden allows plenty of space to grow fruits & vegetables. Home has newer Pella windows & has been professionally painted both inside & out recently. 2 1/2 car garage in back provides extra space for workshop (tool bench, cabinets & drainage system included) & even more rm for storage. All appliance stay, including refrigerator purchased in '08). This home won't last!
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
7,800 sq ftLot Size
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Stanbrough• Iowa Realty Jordan Creek
Bought with • Iowa Realty Valley West
Source:DMMLS #343399
Redfin Estimate
$277,864
$135K since sold in December 2010$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 12.2% higher than the average sale price ($248K) of 6 comparable homes.
Pride of ownership beams throughout this adorable 3 bedrm Ranch home. Beautiful hardwood floors run throughout the entire main level. The family rm area features a wood burning fireplace & is open to the stunning kitchen. The kitchen features tons of custom oak cabinets, a center island w/ oven, under cab/lighting & more. Good sized master bedroom has its own bath. Home features a back yard created to entertain in. Finished basement has huge open family rm, 4th non-conforming bedroom, bath, laundry rm & tons of room for storage. Large Pergola (covered deck) provides great shade & a quiet oasis to enjoy the outdoors. 30x15 garden allows plenty of space to grow fruits & vegetables. Home has newer Pella windows & has been professionally painted both inside & out recently. 2 1/2 car garage in back provides extra space for workshop (tool bench, cabinets & drainage system included) & even more rm for storage. All appliance stay, including refrigerator purchased in '08). This home won't last!
Public Records
Aug 15, 2006
Sold
$147,000
$128/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,560 (+2.2%)
$50,000 + $211,000
$261,000
2024
$4,464 (+1.5%)
$44,700 + $192,700
$237,400
2023
$4,398 (+0.8%)
$44,700 + $192,700
$237,400
2022
$4,362 (+2.3%)
$38,500 + $157,000
$195,500
2021
$4,264 (−3.7%)
$38,500 + $157,000
$195,500
2020
$4,426 (+6.9%)
$38,500 + $157,000
$195,500
2019
$4,140 (+1.1%)
$35,400 + $144,100
$179,500
2018
$4,094 (+9.3%)
$35,400 + $144,100
$179,500
2017
$3,746 (+7.3%)
$31,300 + $131,300
$162,600
2016
$3,492 (+7.3%)
$28,000 + $119,000
$147,000
2013
$3,254
$26,200 + $113,900
$140,100
Tax history for 3906 Bel Aire Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,560 (+2.2%)
$50,000 + $211,000
$261,000
2024
$4,464 (+1.5%)
$44,700 + $192,700
$237,400
2023
$4,398 (+0.8%)
$44,700 + $192,700
$237,400
2022
$4,362 (+2.3%)
$38,500 + $157,000
$195,500
2021
$4,264 (−3.7%)
$38,500 + $157,000
$195,500
2020
$4,426 (+6.9%)
$38,500 + $157,000
$195,500
2019
$4,140 (+1.1%)
$35,400 + $144,100
$179,500
2018
$4,094 (+9.3%)
$35,400 + $144,100
$179,500
2017
$3,746 (+7.3%)
$31,300 + $131,300
$162,600
2016
$3,492 (+7.3%)
$28,000 + $119,000
$147,000
2013
$3,254
$26,200 + $113,900
$140,100
*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: 1,147
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
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MONTEREY PARK 4
Living Sq. Ft: 1,147
Building Sq. Ft: 1,694
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 29 MONTEREY PARK PLAT NO 4
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,800
Legal Lot Number: 29
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.179
Depth Footage: 120
Front Footage: 65
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,147
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1966
County: Polk County
APN: 10010007105000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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Estimated sale price
$264,000 – $320,000
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