3213 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET

3213 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,252 sqft

$242,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,613/mo*
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$242,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,613/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,252 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Beautifully redone 3-bed, 2-bath home near Grandview U! Combine 1906 character (gorgeous wood floors, 9’ ceilings, original trim) with modern convenience (SS appliances, quartz counters, and soft close cabinets). This whole home has been updated with tasteful, high-end finishes and big-ticket items (roof, water heater, HVAC) new in the last few years.
Enter through a 3-season porch to the LR. You’ll notice the open flow, large windows letting in natural light and tall ceilings making the rooms very spacious.
Head to the renovated kitchen with beautiful quartz counters, a good-sized island, new SS appliances, and X-tall upper cabinets perfect for whatever you need. A new 1/2 bath adds convenience and the enclosed porch accesses the large backyard.
Upstairs offers 2 bedrooms with large windows, hardwoods, and ample closet space. The larger bedroom has unique end closets (doors young kids love!) and 3 IKEA Pax wardrobes ready to be customized. The bathroom is new with a 60” quartz double vanity and XL mirror. Tall ceilings and a glass block window make the tub/shower combo big and bright. The large linen closet provides plenty of storage.
There is also a 1st level bedroom, a backyard storage shed, and a dry basement with space for storage and W/D.
This old charmer meets modern farmhouse is just 10 min from downtown in a mature neighborhood on a beautiful street. A good-sized lot and back-alley offer space for a future garage (NFC financing area).
Come see it today!
3213 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,252 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1906. It last sold for the $239,900 asking price on Feb 16, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $242,900, with a rent estimate of $1,637/month.

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 3213 E 12th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1252 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One Half

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Covered, PatioFencing: Chain Link, FullExterior: Fully Fenced, Patio
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 15

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1906
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: One and One Half Story
Property Information
Parcel Number: 11003808000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $239,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Jan 03 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: 1252 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6838.92 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 686773Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (855) 456-4945Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-11003808000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Kurt Clements, (855) 456-4945
ListWithFreedom.com
Bought with: Maggie Brett, (515) 505-3596, Midwestern Realty
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#686773

Price History for 3213 E 12th St

DatePriceEventSource
02/16/2024$239,900Sold
DMMLS #686773
01/03/2024$239,900PendingDMMLS #686773
12/19/2023$239,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #686773
08/25/2023$155,000Sold
DMMLS #670442
04/06/2023$179,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #670442
12/01/2022$107,744Sold
N/A
07/16/2021$100,000Sold
N/A
12/27/2006$91,500Sold
N/A
06/21/2004$99,500Sold
N/A
08/11/1998$51,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$211K
$5.03KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$4MoM
Available listings
1009
2MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,794
Assessment$240,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3213 E 12th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3300 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$240,000
07/14/25
3
2
1,392
3109 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$237,500
05/08/26
3
1
1,214
1305 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$175,000
06/05/26
3
1.5
1,223
3221 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$168,500
08/15/25
3
1
1,072
3215 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$189,000
12/01/25
3
1
1,368
3007 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$181,000
05/08/26
3
2
1,065
3218 Wright St, Des Moines, IA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$210,000
02/03/26
3
2.5
1,055
3315 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$170,000
10/31/25
2
2
1,199
817 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$200,000
07/23/25
3
2
1,122

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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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