This cute brick house has a breezeway that connects to the garage. A garden shed is attached to the garage. The property is in move-in condition with good appliances and there is a lot of good finish in the lower level. .. for a family room, office, etc. .. and you will love the amount of storage. The bathroom has been partially remodeled and the kitchen just painted. This is a great starter home. The yard is almost a half acre. .. and a beauty as you walk thru the arch. .. great for privacy, ballgames, etc. The backyard is partially fenced and has a nice fir tree. This home is located in the Beaverdale area. American Perfection waterproofed the basement on March 17, 2010 and the guarantee is transferable to the new buyer(s).
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$288Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by • BHHS First Realty Westown
Bought with Marceen Peters• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source:DMMLS #364248
Redfin Estimate
$215,866
$116K since sold in June 2022$3,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 11.4% higher than the average sale price ($194K) of 6 comparable homes.
This cute brick house has a breezeway that connects to the garage. A garden shed is attached to the garage. The property is in move-in condition with good appliances and there is a lot of good finish in the lower level. .. for a family room, office, etc. .. and you will love the amount of storage. The bathroom has been partially remodeled and the kitchen just painted. This is a great starter home. The yard is almost a half acre. .. and a beauty as you walk thru the arch. .. great for privacy, ballgames, etc. The backyard is partially fenced and has a nice fir tree. This home is located in the Beaverdale area. American Perfection waterproofed the basement on March 17, 2010 and the guarantee is transferable to the new buyer(s).
Public Records
May 18, 2005
Sold
$112,000
$149/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,822 (+2.0%)
$66,400 + $144,100
$210,500
2024
$3,746 (+2.1%)
$59,200 + $131,200
$190,400
2023
$3,668 (+6.9%)
$59,200 + $131,200
$190,400
2022
$3,430 (−1.9%)
$49,500 + $106,100
$155,600
2021
$3,498 (−3.6%)
$49,500 + $106,100
$155,600
2020
$3,630 (+8.1%)
$49,500 + $106,100
$155,600
2019
$3,358 (+1.1%)
$47,100 + $101,700
$148,800
2018
$3,320 (+12.5%)
$47,100 + $101,700
$148,800
2017
$2,952 (+6.4%)
$41,600 + $91,900
$133,500
2016
$2,774 (+7.4%)
$36,200 + $81,500
$117,700
2013
$2,584
$34,300 + $78,800
$113,100
Tax history for 3912 39th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,822 (+2.0%)
$66,400 + $144,100
$210,500
2024
$3,746 (+2.1%)
$59,200 + $131,200
$190,400
2023
$3,668 (+6.9%)
$59,200 + $131,200
$190,400
2022
$3,430 (−1.9%)
$49,500 + $106,100
$155,600
2021
$3,498 (−3.6%)
$49,500 + $106,100
$155,600
2020
$3,630 (+8.1%)
$49,500 + $106,100
$155,600
2019
$3,358 (+1.1%)
$47,100 + $101,700
$148,800
2018
$3,320 (+12.5%)
$47,100 + $101,700
$148,800
2017
$2,952 (+6.4%)
$41,600 + $91,900
$133,500
2016
$2,774 (+7.4%)
$36,200 + $81,500
$117,700
2013
$2,584
$34,300 + $78,800
$113,100
*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
Jan 5, 2023 • Final
Building (residential) - home remodel/repair
Electrical
Remodel
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: 750
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WAYS HIGHLAND GARDENS 2
Living Sq. Ft: 750
Building Sq. Ft: 1,140
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 77 WAY'S HIGHLAND GARDENS PLAT NO 2
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 240
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 19,456
Legal Lot Number: 77
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.447
Depth Footage: 304
Front Footage: 64
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 750
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012771000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$206,000 – $249,000
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