Google street view image for 3936 Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Off market sep 2009 for $47K

$223,341

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $336/mo

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3936 Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

3936 Madison Ave is a 1,024 square foot house on a 9,792 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on September 09, 2009 for $47,500. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $223,341.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

9,792 sq ftLot Size

$218Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$223,341

$176K since sold in September 2009$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 8.2% higher than the average sale price ($206K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$145,000
A
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SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$220,000
B
3 beds1 bath800 sq ft
3851 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$252,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,149 sq ft
4114 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$231,000
D
3 beds1 bath916 sq ft
3506 Lindlavista Way, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$178,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,070 sq ft
3700 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
4047 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$212,500
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,085 sq ft
4047 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.3%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$241K

$1K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

1 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 3936 Madison Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,932 (+7.4%)

$53,900 + $158,800

$212,700

2025

$3,662 (+105.3%)

$53,900 + $158,800

$212,700

2024

$1,784 (+3.0%)

$48,000 + $144,600

$192,600

2023

$1,732 (+0.8%)

$48,000 + $53,100

$101,100

2022

$1,718 (−2.9%)

$40,100 + $42,300

$82,400

2021

$1,770 (−3.4%)

$40,100 + $42,300

$82,400

2020

$1,832 (+9.3%)

$40,100 + $42,300

$82,400

2019

$1,676 (+1.3%)

$38,200 + $41,300

$79,500

2018

$1,654 (+12.5%)

$38,200 + $41,300

$79,500

2017

$1,470 (+8.1%)

$33,800 + $37,100

$70,900

2016

$1,360 (+8.5%)

$29,400 + $33,500

$62,900

2013

$1,254

$27,800 + $32,100

$59,900

Tax history for 3936 Madison Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,932 (+7.4%)

$53,900 + $158,800

$212,700

2025

$3,662 (+105.3%)

$53,900 + $158,800

$212,700

2024

$1,784 (+3.0%)

$48,000 + $144,600

$192,600

2023

$1,732 (+0.8%)

$48,000 + $53,100

$101,100

2022

$1,718 (−2.9%)

$40,100 + $42,300

$82,400

2021

$1,770 (−3.4%)

$40,100 + $42,300

$82,400

2020

$1,832 (+9.3%)

$40,100 + $42,300

$82,400

2019

$1,676 (+1.3%)

$38,200 + $41,300

$79,500

2018

$1,654 (+12.5%)

$38,200 + $41,300

$79,500

2017

$1,470 (+8.1%)

$33,800 + $37,100

$70,900

2016

$1,360 (+8.5%)

$29,400 + $33,500

$62,900

2013

$1,254

$27,800 + $32,100

$59,900

*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: 1,024

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: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: WAYS HIGHLAND GARDENS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,024
Building Sq. Ft: 2,048
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: W 93 F E 178 F LOT 1 & W 60 F E 145 F LOT 2 WAY'S HIGHLAND GARDENS

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,792
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.225
Depth Footage: 105
Front Footage: 93
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,024
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012658000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Samuelson Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

3/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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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$213,000 – $257,000

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Home values near 3936 Madison Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3930 Madison Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 968 Sq. Ft.	$194,751
3917 Madison Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$224,220

Address	Redfin Estimate
3913 Madison Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$246,280
3916 Madison Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 981 Sq. Ft.	$225,563

Address	Redfin Estimate
3924 Madison Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1426 Sq. Ft.	$287,025
3905 Madison Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1164 Sq. Ft.	$210,105

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