3209 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Property image
Property image
OFF MARKET

3209 3rd St
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,249 sqft

$191,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,284/mo*

$191,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,284/mo*
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,249 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 3209 3rd St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Description

Welcome to this move in ready, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home with two decks and fully fenced backyard in Northwest Des Moines! Screened front porch greets you as you step into this home, a great space for an indoor garden and/or chat area. Spacious living room as you walk inside, plenty of space with windows all around for lots of light. Built in shelves and a fireplace mantle adds to the living room space. Dining room connecting the home in the middle, big and spacious to set up a nice dining table. Kitchen offers plenty of cabinet space, along with an island that is great for all your culinary projects! All appliances included in this kitchen too! Main floor en-suite bedroom, with a huge closet and the en-suite bathroom, as well as a private back deck! Upstairs you will find two more spacious bedrooms, both with double closet on each side! Full bathroom with tiled surround conveniently located upstairs too! Basement offers plenty of space for storage, make a gym room, and you can walk out to the fully fenced backyard too! Main floor laundry room located off the side door mudroom entry! Second deck off the side of the home too, great space for a grill! Fully fenced backyard provides a safe space for kids and/or pets to run around! Located close to schools, food options, easy access to I-35 towards the north and Downtown Des Moines towards the south! Come check out this move in ready 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home in Des Moines! Call your favorite realtor for a showing today!
3209 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,249 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1906. It last sold for $177,000 on Aug 29, 2024 (2% below the $179,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2022 with an asking price of $1,195 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 6, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $191,200, with a rent estimate of $1,511/month.

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 3209 3rd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1249 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveDishwasherLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfFloors: Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Deck, Porch, ScreenedFencing: Chain Link, FullExterior: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fully FencedFoundation: Brick/Mortar
Frontage
Road Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 5

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1906
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: One and One Half Story
Building
Construction Materials: Metal Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 07002958000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $179,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Jul 28 2024

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: 1249 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: 699623Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 441-2173Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-07002958000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by jHo Goh, (515) 441-2173
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with: Antonio Romero, (515) 525-6721, EXIT Realty & Associates
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#699623

Price History for 3209 3rd St

DatePriceEventSource
08/29/2024$177,000Sold
DMMLS #699623
07/28/2024$179,900PendingDMMLS #699623
07/22/2024$179,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #699623
01/06/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
12/14/2022$1,195Listed For RentZillow Rentals
07/21/2022$110,000Sold
N/A
04/21/2017$102,400Sold
DMMLS #530474
03/17/2017$102,400PendingAgent Provided
01/20/2017$102,400PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/05/2017$104,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/23/2016$58,000Sold
DMMLS #520770
10/15/2016$74,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/09/2016$94,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/25/2016$101,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$211K
$5.03K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.4%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$4
MoM
Available listings
1009
2
MoM
Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item

Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,708
Assessment$155,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3209 3rd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.19
Single-Family Home
$165,000
01/16/26
3
2
1,346
0.15
Single-Family Home
$192,000
06/30/26
4
3
1,165
0.16
Single-Family Home
$173,000
04/24/26
3
1
1,030
0.17
Single-Family Home
$161,500
05/12/26
3
1
1,042
0.23
Single-Family Home
$200,000
05/05/26
3
2
1,162
0.10
Single-Family Home
$112,500
01/21/26
3
1
1,161
0.09
Single-Family Home
$165,000
05/01/26
2
1
1,156
0.39
Single-Family Home
$200,000
12/12/25
3
2
800
0.22
Single-Family Home
$135,000
06/05/26
3
1
1,153

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.
Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 3209 3rd St.
The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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."
  • 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 "
  • 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. "
  • 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"
  • 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 "
  • 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."
  • 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."

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Apartments for Rent

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Explore by feature - Pet Friendly

Explore by feature - Garage

Explore by feature - Air Conditioning

Explore by feature - Pool

Explore by feature - Washer/dryer

Explore by feature - Outdoor Space

Homes for sale near 3209 3rd St

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Off Market Homes Near 3209 3rd St

Skip to last item
Skip to first item
IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.