For sale
$289,900
Est. $2,144/mo
3
bd
2 ba
1,566
sq ft

4120 Colfax Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

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About this home

Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.63 acresLot Size
$185Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tammy Saunders Platinum Realty LLC
Contact: (515) 314-2439
Listing updated:
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Source:DMMLS #747134
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$2,144 per month

Principal and interest$1,562
Property taxes
HOA dues
Home insurance
Utilities
Down payment
20% ($57,980)
Home price
$289,900
Loan details
30-yr fixed, 7.13%
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Schools

Garton Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi

2/10
Goodrell Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

2/10
North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi

2/10
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Offer insights

4120 Colfax Ave · $289,900
$290K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $290K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
31 days
The average home goes pending in 27 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.7%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details

Kitchen

Kitchen

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Bathroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Living

Living

Dining

Dining

  • Interior features
  • Dining area
  • Window treatments
  • Egress windows in finished basement
  • Bedrooms
  • Two main-level bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • One full bathroom
  • One three-quarter bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Built-in oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Laundry & utility
  • Main-level laundry
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Heating & cooling
  • Forced-air gas heating (natural gas)
  • Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 4120 Colfax Ave

Public record

Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
80 ft.
Lot depth
344 ft.
Lot size
0.63 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,566
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
Total Sq. Ft.
1,566
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
06001768000000
Parking Spaces
Basement
Accessible
HOA Dues
Garage
Features
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 68-76% chance 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

1/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Des Moines, IA • 50317
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Sun exposure

94/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.8 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 4120 Colfax Ave

$285,421
$4,479 under list price of $290K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $225K to $320K.

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Rental earnings

Est. $1,561 per month, based on comparable rentals

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