Google satellite image for 3934 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Off market nov 2010 for $151K

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $987/mo

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3 ba

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1,548

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3934 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317

About this home

3934 Lay St is a 1,548 square foot multi-family home on a 0.53 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 02, 2010 for $151,000.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1984Year Built

0.53 acresLot Size

$98Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

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Market trends in 50317, IA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$221K

$9K MoM

Avg. days on market

30d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

145

2 MoM

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Sale history for 3934 Lay St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,532 (+10.0%)

$43,100 + $240,900

$284,000

2025

$5,028 (+2.0%)

$43,100 + $240,900

$284,000

2024

$4,928 (+1.7%)

$37,300 + $213,200

$250,500

2023

$4,846 (+0.8%)

$37,300 + $213,200

$250,500

2022

$4,808 (−0.9%)

$32,600 + $173,000

$205,600

2021

$4,854 (−3.7%)

$32,600 + $173,000

$205,600

2020

$5,042 (+12.4%)

$32,600 + $173,000

$205,600

2019

$4,486 (+1.0%)

$30,700 + $163,800

$194,500

2018

$4,440 (+1.8%)

$30,700 + $163,800

$194,500

2017

$4,362 (+8.1%)

$25,700 + $141,200

$166,900

2016

$4,036 (+6.8%)

$24,700 + $136,600

$161,300

2013

$3,778

$22,700 + $129,200

$151,900

Tax history for 3934 Lay St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,532 (+10.0%)

$43,100 + $240,900

$284,000

2025

$5,028 (+2.0%)

$43,100 + $240,900

$284,000

2024

$4,928 (+1.7%)

$37,300 + $213,200

$250,500

2023

$4,846 (+0.8%)

$37,300 + $213,200

$250,500

2022

$4,808 (−0.9%)

$32,600 + $173,000

$205,600

2021

$4,854 (−3.7%)

$32,600 + $173,000

$205,600

2020

$5,042 (+12.4%)

$32,600 + $173,000

$205,600

2019

$4,486 (+1.0%)

$30,700 + $163,800

$194,500

2018

$4,440 (+1.8%)

$30,700 + $163,800

$194,500

2017

$4,362 (+8.1%)

$25,700 + $141,200

$166,900

2016

$4,036 (+6.8%)

$24,700 + $136,600

$161,300

2013

$3,778

$22,700 + $129,200

$151,900

*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

N1B

Neighborhood District

N1b is intended for larger lots for mostly single-household residential houses within a more traditional neighborhood setting 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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,548
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Duplex

Property Information
Subdivision Name: DOUGLAS ACRES 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,548
Building Sq. Ft: 2,476
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: -EX S 60F E 125F- S 89F LOT 312 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 800

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 22,905
Legal Lot Number: 312
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.526
Depth Footage: 258
Front Footage: 89
County Use Description: DUPLEX

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,548
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 06001743002000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Garton Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

2/10

Goodrell Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

2/10

North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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, 2 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Home values near 3934 Lay St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3941 Lay Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1284 Sq. Ft.	$314,341
3931 Lay Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1283 Sq. Ft.	$259,420
3935 Lay Street, Des Moines, IA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 440 Sq. Ft.	$122,210
3906 Lay Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1459 Sq. Ft.	$271,364
3938 Lay Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 953 Sq. Ft.	$241,891
3945 East 23rd Street, Des Moines, IA - Beds \| - Baths \| 69930 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
3945 Lay Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1498 Sq. Ft.	$243,937
3915 Lay Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$195,987
3924 Lay Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$155,202
3932 Lay Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1214 Sq. Ft.	$147,408
2311 East Madison Avenue, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1498 Sq. Ft.	$213,399
2401 East Madison Avenue, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1408 Sq. Ft.	$231,538

Address	Redfin Estimate
3946 Lay Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1408 Sq. Ft.	$209,446
3919 Lay Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 992 Sq. Ft.	$244,011
3914 Lay Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 624 Sq. Ft.	$113,544
3942 Lay Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 953 Sq. Ft.	$252,747
2315 East Madison Avenue, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1498 Sq. Ft.	$229,835
2405 East Madison Avenue, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1498 Sq. Ft.	$230,219

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Sale history for 3934 Lay St

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Zoning and permits

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