3916 Brinkwood Rd is a 2,008 square foot house on a 1.08 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $417,859.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
1.08 acresLot Size
$208Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$417,859
$11K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 37.6% higher than the average sale price ($304K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,184 (+0.3%)
$104,900 + $322,200
$427,100
2024
$7,162 (−8.1%)
$95,900 + $294,300
$390,200
2023
$7,790 (+0.8%)
$95,900 + $294,300
$390,200
2022
$7,728 (+2.2%)
$82,700 + $260,100
$342,800
2021
$7,564 (−3.6%)
$82,700 + $260,100
$342,800
2020
$7,850 (+2.1%)
$82,700 + $260,100
$342,800
2019
$7,692 (+1.1%)
$76,000 + $239,000
$315,000
2018
$7,608 (+8.8%)
$76,000 + $239,000
$315,000
2017
$6,992 (+14.9%)
$70,700 + $227,300
$298,000
2016
$6,084 (+8.3%)
$63,200 + $207,100
$270,300
2013
$5,620
$55,500 + $185,500
$241,000
Tax history for 3916 Brinkwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,184 (+0.3%)
$104,900 + $322,200
$427,100
2024
$7,162 (−8.1%)
$95,900 + $294,300
$390,200
2023
$7,790 (+0.8%)
$95,900 + $294,300
$390,200
2022
$7,728 (+2.2%)
$82,700 + $260,100
$342,800
2021
$7,564 (−3.6%)
$82,700 + $260,100
$342,800
2020
$7,850 (+2.1%)
$82,700 + $260,100
$342,800
2019
$7,692 (+1.1%)
$76,000 + $239,000
$315,000
2018
$7,608 (+8.8%)
$76,000 + $239,000
$315,000
2017
$6,992 (+14.9%)
$70,700 + $227,300
$298,000
2016
$6,084 (+8.3%)
$63,200 + $207,100
$270,300
2013
$5,620
$55,500 + $185,500
$241,000
*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
N2B
Neighborhood District
N2b is intended for contemporary, mid-size lots for single- and two-household residential houses within a more flexible building form and located in contemporary neighborhoods pursuant to House A building type in section 135- 2.13 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Nov 18, 2025 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
May 1, 2023 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - hvac changeout
HVAC
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: 1,816
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BENLAN HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,008
Building Sq. Ft: 3,404
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: -EX E 120 F ON S LN & E 60 F ON N LN- LT 1 BENLAN HEIGHTS
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 480
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 47,136
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 1.082
Depth Footage: 26.9
Front Footage: 94.08
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,008
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.08 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1968
County: Polk County
APN: 10001502020000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
3/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$397,000 – $481,000
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