3118 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET

3118 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,136 sqft

$181,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,229/mo*
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$181,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,229/mo*
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4 Beds
2 Baths
2,136 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Calling all investors and flippers! Great location and great bones! This 2,136 square foot single family home is being sold AS-IS, Where-Is. Upstairs (consisting of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a second kitchen) is already renovated and requires little to no work. Majority of work needed is on the main level. Roof past usable lifespan. Siding and windows in great shape. Large front porch, landscaped front yard, and fully fenced back yard. There is a large attic and basement for extra storage space. Bonus: this also comes with a newer steel carport and attached storage shed. There is a ton of opportunity here! Cash, hard money, or NFC financing ONLY!
3118 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,136 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1903. It last sold for $183,000 on Aug 7, 2025 (2% above the $180,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $181,700, with a rent estimate of $1,951/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Carport
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 3118 E 12th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2136 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Stove, WasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: Two
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Covered, Patio, Porch, ScreenedFencing: Chain Link, FullOther Structures: StorageExterior: Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced, Patio, StorageFoundation: Brick/Mortar, Poured
Parking & Garage
Has a CarportNo Attached GarageParking: Carport
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 3

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1903
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Two Story
Building
Construction Materials: Frame, Metal SidingDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 11003746000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $180,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Jun 15 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: 2136 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10367.28 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 719796Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (754) 422-8087Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-11003746000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Amanda Gregory, (754) 422-8087
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with: Laura Major, (515) 400-7309, Century 21 Signature
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#719796

Price History for 3118 E 12th St

DatePriceEventSource
08/07/2025$183,000Sold
DMMLS #719796
06/15/2025$180,000PendingDMMLS #719796
06/09/2025$180,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #719796
05/04/2025$175,000ListingRemovedDMMLS #716583
04/27/2025$175,000PendingDMMLS #716583
04/25/2025$175,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #716583
10/29/2024$220,000ListingRemovedIowa Realty #698432
07/03/2024$220,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #698432
06/13/1996$48,966Sold
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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$3,102
Assessment$207,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3118 E 12th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1304 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$167,000
06/10/26
4
1.5
1,536
3300 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$240,000
07/14/25
3
2
1,392
3007 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$181,000
05/08/26
3
2
1,065
1305 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$175,000
06/05/26
3
1.5
1,223
730 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$250,000
01/30/26
4
1.5
1,889
2416 York St, Des Moines, IA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$176,021
04/03/26
4
2
1,496
3109 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$237,500
05/08/26
3
1
1,214
3315 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$170,000
10/31/25
2
2
1,199
3215 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$189,000
12/01/25
3
1
1,368

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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