Super location! This affordable 2 bedroom home is updated and has spacious rooms! Your king bed fits! Nice deck, spacious fenced yard and 2 car garage! Walk to schools, aquatic center and shopping. Wonderful 2 1/2 car garage has electricity and will make a wonderful workshop.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
7,700 sq ftLot Size
$274Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Anita Nemmers• Iowa Realty Valley West
Bought with Brenda Klenk• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Source:DMMLS #510346
Redfin Estimate
$203,557
$49K since sold in June 2021$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 61.5% higher than the average sale price ($126K) of 6 comparable homes.
Super location! This affordable 2 bedroom home is updated and has spacious rooms! Your king bed fits! Nice deck, spacious fenced yard and 2 car garage! Walk to schools, aquatic center and shopping. Wonderful 2 1/2 car garage has electricity and will make a wonderful workshop.
Public Records
Mar 2, 2006
Sold
$110,000
$148/sq ft
DMMLS #274739
Jan 19, 2006
Listed
$112,900
$152/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,118 (+2.0%)
$45,400 + $130,400
$175,800
2024
$3,056 (−1.7%)
$39,600 + $115,700
$155,300
2023
$3,110 (+0.7%)
$39,600 + $115,700
$155,300
2022
$3,088 (−0.1%)
$34,800 + $97,200
$132,000
2021
$3,092 (−3.7%)
$34,800 + $97,200
$132,000
2020
$3,212 (+8.6%)
$34,800 + $97,200
$132,000
2019
$2,958 (+1.0%)
$32,400 + $91,500
$123,900
2018
$2,928 (+7.5%)
$32,400 + $91,500
$123,900
2017
$2,724 (+22.6%)
$28,400 + $81,700
$110,100
2016
$2,222 (+7.1%)
$25,400 + $75,300
$100,700
2013
$2,074
$23,000 + $69,300
$92,300
Tax history for 3938 50th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,118 (+2.0%)
$45,400 + $130,400
$175,800
2024
$3,056 (−1.7%)
$39,600 + $115,700
$155,300
2023
$3,110 (+0.7%)
$39,600 + $115,700
$155,300
2022
$3,088 (−0.1%)
$34,800 + $97,200
$132,000
2021
$3,092 (−3.7%)
$34,800 + $97,200
$132,000
2020
$3,212 (+8.6%)
$34,800 + $97,200
$132,000
2019
$2,958 (+1.0%)
$32,400 + $91,500
$123,900
2018
$2,928 (+7.5%)
$32,400 + $91,500
$123,900
2017
$2,724 (+22.6%)
$28,400 + $81,700
$110,100
2016
$2,222 (+7.1%)
$25,400 + $75,300
$100,700
2013
$2,074
$23,000 + $69,300
$92,300
*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
N3B
Neighborhood District
N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Oct 19, 2023 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
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: 742
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: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AVIATION PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 742
Building Sq. Ft: 1,484
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: S 5 FT LOT 4 & ALL LOT 5 & N 20 FT LOT 6 BLK I AVIATION PARK
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,700
Legal Lot Number: 4
Legal Block Number: I
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.177
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 55
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 742
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,700 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000753000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$194,000 – $235,000
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