3109 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
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SOLD
SEP 19, 2025

3109 3rd St
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 780 sqft

$153,000

Last Sold: Sep 19, 2025
1% below list $155K
$196/sqft

$153,000

Last Sold: Sep 19, 2025
1% below list $155K
$196/sqft
1 Bed
1 Bath
780 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Description

Updated very affordable home. Move into this home and enjoy the all new appliances, including washer/dryer stackable unit, gas stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Newly renovated interior with new paint, trim, and flooring. Furnace is about two years old and the central air unit is brand new. Updated plumbing fixtures and lighting throughout the home. New windows and doors. two decks, one in the front and one in the back. Located in Neighborhood Finance district which makes this home eligible for several grants for financing. Walkable to the new Highland Park business district near restaurants, shopping, and services. Just a few blocks from the trail system also. All information obtained from seller and public records.
3109 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 780 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1916. It last sold for $153,000 on Sep 19, 2025 (1% below the $154,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $152,100, with a rent estimate of $962/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$196/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 3109 3rd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 1Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 780 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckExterior: Deck
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 9

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1916
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow,Craftsman
Building
Construction Materials: FrameDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 07003680000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $154,900Price Per Sqft: $196/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Aug 12 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 780 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6490.44 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 723326Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 988-4288Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-07003680000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Linda Westergaard, (515) 988-4288
RE/MAX Precision
Sara Hopkins, (515) 710-6030
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with: Jesse Kern, (515) 218-9222, Keller Williams Legacy Group
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#723326

Price History for 3109 3rd St

DatePriceEventSource
09/19/2025$153,000Sold
DMMLS #723326
08/12/2025$154,900PendingDMMLS #723326
08/01/2025$154,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #723326
04/22/2025$65,000Sold
N/A
05/04/2012$33,000Sold
N/A
02/01/2012$16,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/15/2012$16,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/05/2012$6,350Sold
N/A
09/02/2011$0Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$206K
$5.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$187
$3MoM
Available listings
1004
12MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,684
Assessment$108,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3109 3rd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2919 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$159,000
10/14/25
2
1
800
2811 Oxford St, Des Moines, IA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$107,500
03/25/26
1
1
664
3109 4th St, Des Moines, IA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$165,000
05/01/26
2
1
1,156
2926 1st St, Des Moines, IA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$145,000
04/17/26
2
1
616
3218 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$122,000
03/13/26
2
1
904
2834 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$125,000
11/13/25
2
1
888
2915 4th St, Des Moines, IA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$161,500
05/12/26
3
1
1,042

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Neighborhood Overview

Highland Park
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What Locals Say about Highland Park

At least 43 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 81 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 49 % Say it's quiet

  • 33 % Say there's wildlife

  • 33 % Say there are community events

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    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 9 years. It’s beautiful and peaceful and full of kids for my children to play with. Parks are close and so are stores."
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    "I would not feel safe walking my dog here at night or during the day most of the time for that matter, there is a lot of sketchy people around all the time "
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  • Jill B.
    "to many busy streets. not any dog parks or open areas to let dogs play in. also the sidewalks on main roads are too close to the streets for comfort. "
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  • Tracy
    "I lived in this neighborhood for almost my whole life is a very good neighborhood although now days neighborhoods or any neighborhood are not good to walk alone always make sure that you have someone to walk with but the neighborhood I am in is a good neighborhood and very convenient for shopping and events"
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  • Rekanovicfatima
    "It’s nice and quiet and the neighbors are friendly. There are lots is of shops as well as restaurant. Schools are near by and so is downtown "
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  • Jeff A.
    "the people that live here make it unique and exciting .. to say the least,.. There is a grocery store corner market and pet store close by."
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  • Susan W.
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for five years. people are friendly. we wave at each other as we pass. groceries, drug stores, bank and restaurants are convenient."
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