This all brick beauty has a lot to offer for an affordable price. The main level boasts three well sized bedrooms, one bathroom, a large living room, and an eat in kitchen. Check out those original hardwood floors! The basement could be a great opportunity for future finish or is ideal as-is for a rec room and storage space. Ideally located in the heart of NW Des Moines with easy access to the metro. Call your favorite Realtor to see in person all what this home has to offer, we think you'll love what you find.
This 3 bedroom brick home with almost 1100 sq ft on the main floor, and full basement is just what you've been looking for! This well maintained home has hardwood floors throughout and a 2 car garage, on a corner lot.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,890 (+2.2%)
$51,500 + $173,100
$224,600
2024
$3,808 (+0.4%)
$46,100 + $157,900
$204,000
2023
$3,792 (+0.8%)
$46,100 + $157,900
$204,000
2022
$3,762 (+2.3%)
$39,700 + $130,100
$169,800
2021
$3,678 (−3.6%)
$39,700 + $130,100
$169,800
2020
$3,816 (+7.3%)
$39,700 + $130,100
$169,800
2019
$3,558 (+1.2%)
$36,500 + $119,500
$156,000
2018
$3,516 (+9.2%)
$36,500 + $119,500
$156,000
2017
$3,220 (+3.5%)
$32,200 + $108,700
$140,900
2016
$3,112 (+7.2%)
$28,900 + $98,700
$127,600
2013
$2,904
$27,900 + $97,900
$125,800
Tax history for 4050 39th Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,890 (+2.2%)
$51,500 + $173,100
$224,600
2024
$3,808 (+0.4%)
$46,100 + $157,900
$204,000
2023
$3,792 (+0.8%)
$46,100 + $157,900
$204,000
2022
$3,762 (+2.3%)
$39,700 + $130,100
$169,800
2021
$3,678 (−3.6%)
$39,700 + $130,100
$169,800
2020
$3,816 (+7.3%)
$39,700 + $130,100
$169,800
2019
$3,558 (+1.2%)
$36,500 + $119,500
$156,000
2018
$3,516 (+9.2%)
$36,500 + $119,500
$156,000
2017
$3,220 (+3.5%)
$32,200 + $108,700
$140,900
2016
$3,112 (+7.2%)
$28,900 + $98,700
$127,600
2013
$2,904
$27,900 + $97,900
$125,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
65 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
8,125 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,087
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10011325000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
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
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Other Features: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Brick
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.187
Lot Size Acres: 0.187
Lot Size Dimensions: 65X125
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N3A
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,001
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,087
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,125 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10011325000000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$237,000 – $287,000
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