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$687,689

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2 ba

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1,456

sq ft

4800 SW 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50315

About this home

4800 SW 3rd St is a 1,456 square foot multi-family home on a 1.32 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $687,689.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1968Year Built

1.32 acresLot Size

$472Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$687,689

$49K since October

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 157.8% higher than the average sale price ($267K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$269,345
A
4 beds2.5 baths1,130 sq ft
3707 SW 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$330,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,227 sq ft
341 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$260,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,456 sq ft
3901 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$250,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,020 sq ft
315 E Philip St, Des Moines, IA 50315
SOLD APR 15, 2026
$242,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,028 sq ft
310 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$249,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,016 sq ft
1311 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315

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$646,131

Est. take-home

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Market trends in 50315, IA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.6%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$193K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

29d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

117

2 MoM

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Sale history for 4800 SW 3rd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,424 (+8.4%)

$68,500 + $1,082,500

$1,151,000

2025

$20,678 (+2.1%)

$68,500 + $1,082,500

$1,151,000

2024

$20,262 (+7.4%)

$60,200 + $969,800

$1,030,000

2023

$18,866 (+0.8%)

$60,200 + $969,800

$1,030,000

2022

$18,722 (+5.9%)

$49,400 + $751,100

$800,500

2021

$17,678 (−3.7%)

$49,400 + $751,100

$800,500

2020

$18,366 (+5.1%)

$49,400 + $751,100

$800,500

2019

$17,472 (+1.0%)

$43,400 + $665,000

$708,400

2018

$17,294 (+5.9%)

$43,400 + $665,000

$708,400

2017

$16,326 (+10.5%)

$38,200 + $611,900

$650,100

2016

$14,780 (+1.5%)

$34,700 + $568,900

$603,600

2013

$14,564

$31,700 + $524,600

$556,300

Tax history for 4800 SW 3rd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,424 (+8.4%)

$68,500 + $1,082,500

$1,151,000

2025

$20,678 (+2.1%)

$68,500 + $1,082,500

$1,151,000

2024

$20,262 (+7.4%)

$60,200 + $969,800

$1,030,000

2023

$18,866 (+0.8%)

$60,200 + $969,800

$1,030,000

2022

$18,722 (+5.9%)

$49,400 + $751,100

$800,500

2021

$17,678 (−3.7%)

$49,400 + $751,100

$800,500

2020

$18,366 (+5.1%)

$49,400 + $751,100

$800,500

2019

$17,472 (+1.0%)

$43,400 + $665,000

$708,400

2018

$17,294 (+5.9%)

$43,400 + $665,000

$708,400

2017

$16,326 (+10.5%)

$38,200 + $611,900

$650,100

2016

$14,780 (+1.5%)

$34,700 + $568,900

$603,600

2013

$14,564

$31,700 + $524,600

$556,300

*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: 1,456

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

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

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Duplex

Property Information
Subdivision Name: FARR ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,456
Building Sq. Ft: 2,912
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: -EX E 13F- N 230F LT 55 FARR ADDITION

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 6
Land Sq. Ft: 57,615
Legal Lot Number: 55
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 1.323
Depth Footage: 230
Front Footage: 250
County Use Description: DUPLEX

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,456
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.32 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 12001427000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

South Union Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

4/10

Brody Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

3/10

Lincoln High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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, 14 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Des Moines, IA • 50315

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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 U.S. average for solar exposure.

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4.1 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$654,000 – $791,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
330 McKinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$226,603
402 McKinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 776 Sq. Ft.	$154,837
310 Herold Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1360 Sq. Ft.	$208,165
215 McKinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 576 Sq. Ft.	$104,033
207 McKinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$180,685
405 McKinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1094 Sq. Ft.	$190,355
401 Titus Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 480 Sq. Ft.	$133,760

Address	Redfin Estimate
211 Mckinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 912 Sq. Ft.	—
309 Titus Avenue, Des Moines, IA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 480 Sq. Ft.	$151,772
301 McKinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 912 Sq. Ft.	$175,747
214 Herold Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 812 Sq. Ft.	$154,592
300 Herold Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1028 Sq. Ft.	$214,202
304 Herold Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 776 Sq. Ft.	$186,357
420 McKinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$235,939

Address	Redfin Estimate
218 Herold Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$143,064
208 McKinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1102 Sq. Ft.	$279,894
212 McKinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1020 Sq. Ft.	$202,058
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408 McKinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 1 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 480 Sq. Ft.	$114,081
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Market trends in 50315, IA

Sale history for 4800 SW 3rd St

Tax history for 4800 SW 3rd St

Zoning and permits

Property details

Around this home

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Climate risks

Historical weather

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