Very well taken care of 1 ½ story home on a quiet street in NW DSM. SO much character with 3 bdrms, 2 on main and spacious bdrm up. 1 full updated bathroom on the main level. Kitchen is bright and airy and has a four seasons room that is a perfect hangout to read, watch movies and/or entertain. You also have a front family room area space for more entertainment or quiet space. The LL has finish and seller is leaving you the pool table and piano for great entertainment! The deck is awesome to grill, relax, and entertain with beverage of choice! The landscaping has been well thought out and includes peach and cherry trees! New roof/siding ’20, new driveway ’17, new sidewalk ’21, new Leafguard gutters house/garage (lifetime warr) ’19, new windows ’17, new insulation ’18, and new garage door ’21. All appliances stay. All you have to do is move in! One block to middle school and HS! All information obtained from seller and public records.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
6,554 sq ftLot Size
$157Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Joleen Roskamp• RE/MAX Precision
Bought with Joseph Nastruz• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Wow, check out this charmer loaded with character. This home sits on a quiet street in an establishment neighborhood that's within walking to distance to Moore Elementary and Meredith Middle School. You will love the main floor which is perfect for everyday living and entertaining, offering a front room perfect for a dining room or family room, the kitchen is nice and bright and opens into the four seasons room which can be used as a family room year round! The four seasons room has sliders out to a nice deck that overlooks the mostly fenced-in backyard. You will love having 3 bedrooms; 2 nice sized bedrooms on the main and a master bedroom in the finished attic (just bring your own white paint to have that perfect Joanna Gains Fixer Upper look!) Don't miss seeing this darling home today!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,328 (+2.2%)
$38,700 + $160,200
$198,900
2024
$3,256 (−6.3%)
$33,700 + $142,300
$176,000
2023
$3,474 (+0.8%)
$33,700 + $142,300
$176,000
2022
$3,448 (−0.3%)
$29,600 + $117,800
$147,400
2021
$3,458 (−3.8%)
$29,600 + $117,800
$147,400
2020
$3,594 (+8.4%)
$29,600 + $117,800
$147,400
2019
$3,316 (+1.0%)
$27,600 + $111,000
$138,600
2018
$3,282 (+67.3%)
$27,600 + $111,000
$138,600
2017
$1,962 (−26.7%)
$24,100 + $99,300
$123,400
2016
$2,676 (+7.0%)
$21,600 + $91,200
$112,800
2013
$2,502
$20,600 + $88,800
$109,400
Tax history for 3909 49th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,328 (+2.2%)
$38,700 + $160,200
$198,900
2024
$3,256 (−6.3%)
$33,700 + $142,300
$176,000
2023
$3,474 (+0.8%)
$33,700 + $142,300
$176,000
2022
$3,448 (−0.3%)
$29,600 + $117,800
$147,400
2021
$3,458 (−3.8%)
$29,600 + $117,800
$147,400
2020
$3,594 (+8.4%)
$29,600 + $117,800
$147,400
2019
$3,316 (+1.0%)
$27,600 + $111,000
$138,600
2018
$3,282 (+67.3%)
$27,600 + $111,000
$138,600
2017
$1,962 (−26.7%)
$24,100 + $99,300
$123,400
2016
$2,676 (+7.0%)
$21,600 + $91,200
$112,800
2013
$2,502
$20,600 + $88,800
$109,400
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
58 ft.
Lot depth
113 ft.
Lot size
6,554 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
1,240
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10009400000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
N3B
Neighborhood District
N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Mar 17, 2023 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - hvac changeout
HVAC
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished, Partial
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Other Features: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding
Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N3B
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 350
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,755.82
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,240
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,554 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Polk County
APN: 10009400000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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
$223,000 – $269,000
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