3701 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET

3701 Wright St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 783 sqft

$180,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,245/mo*
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$180,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,245/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
783 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1941
Living Area
783 sqft
Price/Sqft
$231
Parking
Garage

About this House

Check out this charming bungalow! It features 2 spacious bedrooms plus a 3rd non-conforming bedroom in the basement. The home offers 1 full bath and a 3/4 bath. This home has been well-maintained and updated over the years, including all new plumbing lines (2018) throughout the home (along with new exterior water line, stop box and exterior water spigot). The kitchen boasts modern finishes and comes with (kitchen) appliances included. Fresh paint inside and out as well as refinished hardwood floors on the main level. The arched doorways and coved ceilings add to the charm of this home. The lower level, in addition to the non-conforming bedroom and 3/4 bath boasts a man cave, perfect for entertaining guests! Outside you'll appreciate the park-like yard that is fully-fenced in with double gate access (double gate added in 2020). Dog kennel gates have also been installed for additional safety, and the AC unit is securely placed behind a gated area. The oversized detached one-car garage is just the icing on the cake! Check it out today! All information obtained from Seller and public records.
3701 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 783 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1941. It last sold for $181,000 on Aug 8, 2025 (1% below the $182,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $180,700, with a rent estimate of $1,385/month.

Home Details for 3701 Wright St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Partially Finished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 783 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Open, PatioFencing: Wood, FullExterior: Fully Fenced, PatioFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 416 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 10

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1941
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Metal Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 11001142000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $182,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Jul 18 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: 783 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6185.52 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 721709Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-11001142000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 22 hours ago
Listed by Andrew Springer
RE/MAX Precision
Tyler Springer
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with: Frias, Melanie, (515) 452-1465, Keller Williams Realty GDM
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#721709

Price History for 3701 Wright St

DatePriceEventSource
08/08/2025$181,000Sold
DMMLS #721709
07/18/2025$182,900PendingDMMLS #721709
07/12/2025$182,900PriceChange
DMMLS #721709
07/07/2025$184,900PriceChange
DMMLS #721709
10/28/2024$180,000Listed For SaleRE/MAX Central #705289
10/22/2024$180,000ListingRemovedDMMLS #705289
10/04/2024$182,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #705289
08/03/2018$118,000Sold
DMMLS #564356
07/14/2018$124,900PendingAgent Provided
06/28/2018$124,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/11/2018$123,799PendingToActiveN/A
05/16/2018$123,799PendingN/A
05/08/2018$123,799Listed For SaleN/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$2,274
Assessment$142,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3701 Wright St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
704 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$179,900
07/30/26
2
1.5
849
1318 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$170,000
06/02/26
2
2
808
3909 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$180,000
06/30/26
2
1.5
772
3409 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$179,000
02/19/26
2
1.5
768
3914 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$175,000
06/03/26
2
1.5
744
3315 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$170,000
10/31/25
2
2
1,199
3723 Wright St, Des Moines, IA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$160,000
02/13/26
3
1
855
3803 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$178,500
07/24/26
3
2
902
3835 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$146,000
08/04/26
2
1
882

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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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  • 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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