3915 39th St is a 1,128 square foot house on a 9,540 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $249,081.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
9,540 sq ftLot Size
$221Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$249,081
$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 23.5% higher than the average sale price ($202K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,094 (+2.1%)
$53,600 + $183,700
$237,300
2024
$4,008 (+3.7%)
$47,800 + $166,400
$214,200
2023
$3,866 (+0.8%)
$47,800 + $166,400
$214,200
2022
$3,834 (−1.6%)
$39,900 + $133,000
$172,900
2021
$3,898 (−3.6%)
$39,900 + $133,000
$172,900
2020
$4,044 (+7.4%)
$39,900 + $133,000
$172,900
2019
$3,764 (+1.1%)
$38,000 + $126,800
$164,800
2018
$3,722 (+12.7%)
$38,000 + $126,800
$164,800
2017
$3,304 (+4.4%)
$33,600 + $115,000
$148,600
2016
$3,164 (+7.3%)
$29,200 + $101,500
$130,700
2013
$2,948
$28,100 + $99,700
$127,800
Tax history for 3915 39th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,094 (+2.1%)
$53,600 + $183,700
$237,300
2024
$4,008 (+3.7%)
$47,800 + $166,400
$214,200
2023
$3,866 (+0.8%)
$47,800 + $166,400
$214,200
2022
$3,834 (−1.6%)
$39,900 + $133,000
$172,900
2021
$3,898 (−3.6%)
$39,900 + $133,000
$172,900
2020
$4,044 (+7.4%)
$39,900 + $133,000
$172,900
2019
$3,764 (+1.1%)
$38,000 + $126,800
$164,800
2018
$3,722 (+12.7%)
$38,000 + $126,800
$164,800
2017
$3,304 (+4.4%)
$33,600 + $115,000
$148,600
2016
$3,164 (+7.3%)
$29,200 + $101,500
$130,700
2013
$2,948
$28,100 + $99,700
$127,800
*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
May 14, 2025 • Final
Residential other building
Electrical
Solar
May 13, 2025 • Final
Electrical (residential) - other
Electrical
Solar
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: 1,128
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WAYS HIGHLAND GARDENS 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,128
Building Sq. Ft: 2,256
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: -EX E 120.4 F- N 60 F LT 50 WAY'S HIGHLAND GARDENS PLAT NO 2
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 440
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,540
Legal Lot Number: 50
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.219
Depth Footage: 159
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,128
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,540 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012729000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
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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
$237,000 – $287,000
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