Google street view image for 3949 Oakshire Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

Off Market Sep 2005 for $157K

$285,050

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,058/mo

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1.5 ba

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1,484

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3949 Oakshire Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

3949 Oakshire Rd is a 1,484 square foot house on a 0.26 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 30, 2005 for $157,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $285,050.

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$192Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$285,050

$128K since sold in September 2005$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 20.3% higher than the average sale price ($237K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD NOV 7, 2025
$235,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,132 sq ft
2509 Glennor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD FEB 2, 2026
$265,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,388 sq ft
2725 Lynner Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD APR 22, 2026
$235,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,217 sq ft
3914 Dosh Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD FEB 20, 2026
$245,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,248 sq ft
3008 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$184,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,224 sq ft
3846 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD FEB 5, 2026
$258,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,162 sq ft
2913 Shadyoak Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

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$212,603

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$1,609/mo

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$242K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

184

1 MoM

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Sale history for 3949 Oakshire Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,840 (+2.2%)

$52,200 + $224,600

$276,800

2024

$4,738 (+0.2%)

$46,800 + $204,500

$251,300

2023

$4,730 (+0.8%)

$46,800 + $204,500

$251,300

2022

$4,692 (−0.9%)

$40,200 + $169,400

$209,600

2021

$4,734 (−3.6%)

$40,200 + $169,400

$209,600

2020

$4,912 (+10.4%)

$40,200 + $169,400

$209,600

2019

$4,448 (+1.2%)

$38,000 + $160,300

$198,300

2018

$4,396 (+5.7%)

$38,000 + $160,300

$198,300

2017

$4,160 (+11.3%)

$32,700 + $141,300

$174,000

2016

$3,736 (+7.4%)

$29,900 + $132,400

$162,300

2013

$3,480

$27,100 + $122,200

$149,300

Tax history for 3949 Oakshire Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,840 (+2.2%)

$52,200 + $224,600

$276,800

2024

$4,738 (+0.2%)

$46,800 + $204,500

$251,300

2023

$4,730 (+0.8%)

$46,800 + $204,500

$251,300

2022

$4,692 (−0.9%)

$40,200 + $169,400

$209,600

2021

$4,734 (−3.6%)

$40,200 + $169,400

$209,600

2020

$4,912 (+10.4%)

$40,200 + $169,400

$209,600

2019

$4,448 (+1.2%)

$38,000 + $160,300

$198,300

2018

$4,396 (+5.7%)

$38,000 + $160,300

$198,300

2017

$4,160 (+11.3%)

$32,700 + $141,300

$174,000

2016

$3,736 (+7.4%)

$29,900 + $132,400

$162,300

2013

$3,480

$27,100 + $122,200

$149,300

*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

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: 1,484
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

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

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: CARMEL HEIGHTS 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,484
Building Sq. Ft: 2,568
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 5 CARMEL HEIGHTS PLAT 2

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,523
Legal Lot Number: 5
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.265
Depth Footage: 135
Front Footage: 76
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,484
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08000635005000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Samuelson Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

3/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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

Des Moines, IA • 50310

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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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Estimated sale price

$271,000 – $328,000

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Home values near 3949 Oakshire Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3940 Oakshire Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1812 Sq. Ft.	$276,546
3939 Oakshire Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1128 Sq. Ft.	$238,540

Address	Redfin Estimate
3946 Oakshire Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$281,267
3923 Oakshire Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1175 Sq. Ft.	$263,745

Address	Redfin Estimate
3943 Oakshire Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1134 Sq. Ft.	$274,594
3928 Oakshire Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1370 Sq. Ft.	$308,785

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