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Off market mar 2021 for $218K

$287,949

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,781/mo

•

1,150

sq ft

4900 Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Where can you find a Beaverdale brick RANCH home that sits on nearly 1.2 acres? Right here! Tons of options for this huge backyard. Add your own pool and putting green to practice your chipping. This home features 2 bedrooms on the main floor, nice living room with hardwood floors. A large kitchen/dining area with appliances and big pantry. The 3 season porch looks out onto a large patio that oversees the park-like backyard. New gutters, retaining wall and 25 year roof in the last year. New windows and driveway in the last 5 years.

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

1.2 acresLot Size

$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by JC Wilson • Platinum Realty LLC

Listed by Nancy Wilson • Platinum Realty LLC

Bought with Trisha Davis • Realty ONE Group Impact

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•Source:DMMLS #617702

Redfin Estimate

$287,949

$69K since sold in March 2021$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 29.4% higher than the average sale price ($223K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 30, 2026
$175,000
A
2 beds1 bath793 sq ft
3906 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
4905 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$150,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,201 sq ft
4905 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$235,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,225 sq ft
4015 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
4000 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$248,000
D
2 beds2 baths816 sq ft
4000 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$262,450
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,210 sq ft
3600 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$264,900
F
3 beds2 baths982 sq ft
4134 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.9%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$243K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

3 days MoM

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148

30 MoM

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Sale history for 4900 Seneca Ave

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #617702

Mar 8, 2021

Sold

$218,500

$190/sq ft

Jan 17, 2021

Pending

—

Dec 27, 2020

Price Changed

$219,219

$191/sq ft

Nov 23, 2020

Price Changed

$223,900

$195/sq ft

Nov 9, 2020

Listed

$224,900

$196/sq ft

DMMLS #446759

Apr 14, 2015

Sold

$150,000

$130/sq ft

Dec 31, 2014

Listed

$154,000

$134/sq ft

+13

This home sits on nearly 1.2 acres in Des Moines!!! You will love the flat yard that seems to extend for eternity. This brick home features hardwood floors in a bright living room. The large kitchen is updated and has black appliances including gas stove. Kitchen has a large closet/pantry. Dining area opens to a 3 season porch overlooking the acre prooperty. 2 Bedrooms upstairs with a non-conforming 3rd bedroom option in basement. The upstairs bathroom features a vanity area that is great for applying make up or styling hair. Downstairs also offers a 3/4 bathroom and LARGE rec room area. The basement is a walk-out. The seller loved to entertain on their 3 season porch and patio or basement rec room. They loved to play sports in spacious flat yard. You will love it too!

Public Records

Jun 29, 2004

Sold

$130,000

$113/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,966 (+10.4%)

$90,600 + $175,200

$265,800

2025

$4,500 (+2.1%)

$90,600 + $175,200

$265,800

2024

$4,406 (+0.1%)

$78,800 + $155,600

$234,400

2023

$4,400 (+0.8%)

$78,800 + $155,600

$234,400

2022

$4,366 (+0.4%)

$69,300 + $126,300

$195,600

2021

$4,350 (−3.6%)

$69,300 + $126,300

$195,600

2020

$4,514 (+8.5%)

$69,300 + $126,300

$195,600

2019

$4,162 (+1.2%)

$64,700 + $118,200

$182,900

2018

$4,114 (+9.5%)

$64,700 + $118,200

$182,900

2017

$3,758 (+9.0%)

$56,700 + $106,700

$163,400

2016

$3,448 (+7.1%)

$50,700 + $96,800

$147,500

2013

$3,218

$47,800 + $90,700

$138,500

Tax history for 4900 Seneca Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,966 (+10.4%)

$90,600 + $175,200

$265,800

2025

$4,500 (+2.1%)

$90,600 + $175,200

$265,800

2024

$4,406 (+0.1%)

$78,800 + $155,600

$234,400

2023

$4,400 (+0.8%)

$78,800 + $155,600

$234,400

2022

$4,366 (+0.4%)

$69,300 + $126,300

$195,600

2021

$4,350 (−3.6%)

$69,300 + $126,300

$195,600

2020

$4,514 (+8.5%)

$69,300 + $126,300

$195,600

2019

$4,162 (+1.2%)

$64,700 + $118,200

$182,900

2018

$4,114 (+9.5%)

$64,700 + $118,200

$182,900

2017

$3,758 (+9.0%)

$56,700 + $106,700

$163,400

2016

$3,448 (+7.1%)

$50,700 + $96,800

$147,500

2013

$3,218

$47,800 + $90,700

$138,500

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

120 ft.

Lot depth

435 ft.

Lot size

1.2 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,150

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10007427002000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

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

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: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished, Walk-Out Access

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove

Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Brick

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.198
Lot Size Acres: 1.198
Lot Size Dimensions: 120X435
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Zoning: R

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 500

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,742

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: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,150
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10007427002000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Moore Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

2/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

3/10

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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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Des Moines, IA • 50310

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$274,000 – $332,000

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Home values near 4900 Seneca Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3900 48th Place, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 826 Sq. Ft.	$187,191
3912 49th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1020 Sq. Ft.	$246,734

Address	Redfin Estimate
3846 48th Place, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$133,944
3908 48th Place, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1006 Sq. Ft.	$182,393

Address	Redfin Estimate
3904 49th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 780 Sq. Ft.	$225,865
3904 48th Place, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 807 Sq. Ft.	$175,049

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