3216 E Tiffin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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OFF MARKET

3216 E Tiffin Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 944 sqft (on 0.45 acres)

$142,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $979/mo*
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$142,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $979/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
944 sqft
(on 0.45 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Description

2 bedroom, 1 bath Bungalow on Des Moines' East Side. Home sits on a large .455 acre lot! With a current tenant holding and a rent certificate in place, this property offers immediate income potential for investors. Alternatively, with a bit of TLC, it has the potential to be a wonderful starter home or flip. Don't miss out on this promising opportunity! Home being sold AS-IS. All information obtained from Seller & public records.
3216 E Tiffin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 944 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1923. It last sold for $108,000 on Nov 1, 2024 (14% below the $124,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2015 with an asking price of $750 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 10, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $142,500, with a rent estimate of $1,491/month.

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 3216 E Tiffin Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 944 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Refrigerator, StoveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFoundation: Brick/Mortar
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 6

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1923
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06008340000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $124,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Aug 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: 944 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.45 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 701220Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 371-5277Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06008340000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Ingrid Williams, (515) 371-5277
RE/MAX Precision
Karsyn Jensen, (515) 988-5634
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with: OUTSIDE AGENT, OTHER
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#701220

Price History for 3216 E Tiffin Ave

DatePriceEventSource
11/01/2024$108,000Sold
DMMLS #701220
08/28/2024$124,900PendingDMMLS #701220
08/21/2024$124,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #701220
05/10/2015$750ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/03/2015$750Listed For RentAgent Provided
04/24/2012$42,500Sold
N/A
11/09/2011$22,500Sold
N/A
09/30/2011$24,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/30/2011$34,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/29/2011$43,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/22/2011$64,278Sold
N/A
02/19/2008$59,500Sold
N/A

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$2,240
Assessment$127,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3216 E Tiffin Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3520 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$202,500
11/03/25
3
1
910
3001 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$100,211
01/08/26
2
2
852
3500 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$173,000
12/19/25
3
1
1,008
3111 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$203,650
04/22/26
3
1
1,000
3020 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$243,500
08/25/25
3
1
1,144
3937 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA
0.56
Single-Family Home
$163,500
07/24/25
2
1
930
3417 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$222,500
06/22/26
2
1
1,066
3419 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA
0.57
Single-Family Home
$130,000
11/26/25
3
1
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Neighborhood Overview

Fairmont Park
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What Locals Say about Fairmont Park

At least 14 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 100 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 95 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say it's quiet

  • 33 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 25 % Say there's wildlife

  • 11 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "having all diversity accepted into the town events and the kindhearted people are going through the process "
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  • Trulia User
    "Plenty of dogs, but also hawks, if you have a small dog. Nice walk to Fairmont Park and Grandview Park."
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  • Trulia User
    "It's chilly in some places. Chickens can be running loose at times. Dogs running loose poo in our yard and others, not healthy poo, sometimes."
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  • Trulia User
    "city meetings, public library has events, teach out pool with water slides, Grandview park has shelters and on grid restrooms, tennis courts, Fairmont park has a big slide"
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  • Trulia User
    "there is a high school and elementary school in Fairmont Park and a middle school close by in Sheridan Park. Sheridan Park is a nice park with a wading pool and awesome slide."
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  • Tammy
    "Good school. Nice grocery store & some shopping. Generally well patrolled by police. Friendly neighbors"
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  • Cdavisxyz
    "Quiet, stable, well-maintained Leverett Park neighborhood with some 2nd- and 3rd-generation families. Mature trees, freeway access."
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