136 3rd St is a 1,214 square foot house on a 7,250 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's West Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $195,338.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
7,250 sq ftLot Size
$161Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$195,338
$7,000 since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 0.7% lower than the average sale price ($197K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,782 (−4.8%)
$45,600 + $158,700
$204,300
2025
$2,922 (+2.2%)
$45,600 + $158,700
$204,300
2024
$2,858 (+7.0%)
$42,300 + $148,500
$190,800
2023
$2,670 (+1.3%)
$42,300 + $148,500
$190,800
2022
$2,636 (+5.3%)
$34,000 + $113,100
$147,100
2021
$2,504 (+1.6%)
$34,000 + $113,100
$147,100
2020
$2,464 (+7.1%)
$34,000 + $113,100
$147,100
2019
$2,300
$30,700 + $102,800
$133,500
2018
$2,302 (+3.4%)
$30,700 + $102,800
$133,500
2017
$2,226 (+6.1%)
$27,200 + $93,600
$120,800
2016
$2,098 (+7.8%)
$25,400 + $88,400
$113,800
2013
$1,946
$23,800 + $85,200
$109,000
Tax history for 136 3rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,782 (−4.8%)
$45,600 + $158,700
$204,300
2025
$2,922 (+2.2%)
$45,600 + $158,700
$204,300
2024
$2,858 (+7.0%)
$42,300 + $148,500
$190,800
2023
$2,670 (+1.3%)
$42,300 + $148,500
$190,800
2022
$2,636 (+5.3%)
$34,000 + $113,100
$147,100
2021
$2,504 (+1.6%)
$34,000 + $113,100
$147,100
2020
$2,464 (+7.1%)
$34,000 + $113,100
$147,100
2019
$2,300
$30,700 + $102,800
$133,500
2018
$2,302 (+3.4%)
$30,700 + $102,800
$133,500
2017
$2,226 (+6.1%)
$27,200 + $93,600
$120,800
2016
$2,098 (+7.8%)
$25,400 + $88,400
$113,800
2013
$1,946
$23,800 + $85,200
$109,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
SF-VJ
Residential Single-Family Valley Junction District
The purpose of this district is to recognize and encourage the existing and unique residential neighborhood in Valley Junction as a neighborhood of single-family detached dwellings with a typical lot size of 6,000 sq ft. This land use zone is also intended to address the physical constraints created by the small lot size in this area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Golf related
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 920
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: VALLEY JUNCTION
Living Sq. Ft: 1,214
Building Sq. Ft: 2,134
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: LOT 1 BLK 3 VALLEY JUNCTION
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,250
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: 3
Municipality Type: WEST DES MOINES
Acres: 0.166
Depth Footage: 145
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,214
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Polk County
APN: 32004210000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillside Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Stilwell Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Valley Southwoods
Public 9 • Assigned • 2.6mi
6/10
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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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$186,000 – $225,000
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