3909 Shawnee Ave is a 1,328 square foot house on a 0.26 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $271,563.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$204Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$271,563
$0 since July
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This home's estimate is 7.6% higher than the average sale price ($252K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,342 (−3.9%)
$57,300 + $210,800
$268,100
2024
$4,520 (−5.0%)
$51,200 + $189,000
$240,200
2023
$4,756 (+0.8%)
$51,200 + $189,000
$240,200
2022
$4,720 (+1.6%)
$44,100 + $157,700
$201,800
2021
$4,646 (−3.8%)
$44,100 + $157,700
$201,800
2020
$4,828 (+6.7%)
$44,100 + $157,700
$201,800
2019
$4,524 (+8.9%)
$40,500 + $145,700
$186,200
2018
$4,156 (+8.1%)
$40,500 + $145,700
$186,200
2017
$3,846 (−6.1%)
$35,800 + $132,500
$168,300
2016
$4,094 (+7.3%)
$32,100 + $121,900
$154,000
2013
$3,816
$30,400 + $135,700
$166,100
Tax history for 3909 Shawnee Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,342 (−3.9%)
$57,300 + $210,800
$268,100
2024
$4,520 (−5.0%)
$51,200 + $189,000
$240,200
2023
$4,756 (+0.8%)
$51,200 + $189,000
$240,200
2022
$4,720 (+1.6%)
$44,100 + $157,700
$201,800
2021
$4,646 (−3.8%)
$44,100 + $157,700
$201,800
2020
$4,828 (+6.7%)
$44,100 + $157,700
$201,800
2019
$4,524 (+8.9%)
$40,500 + $145,700
$186,200
2018
$4,156 (+8.1%)
$40,500 + $145,700
$186,200
2017
$3,846 (−6.1%)
$35,800 + $132,500
$168,300
2016
$4,094 (+7.3%)
$32,100 + $121,900
$154,000
2013
$3,816
$30,400 + $135,700
$166,100
*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: 1,328
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RONNAS ACRES 4
Living Sq. Ft: 1,328
Building Sq. Ft: 2,636
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 21 RONNAS ACRES PLAT NO 4
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 480
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,500
Legal Lot Number: 21
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.264
Front Footage: 70
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,328
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10010812000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$258,000 – $313,000
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