3901 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
SOLD
OCT 14, 2025

3901 3rd St
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 790 sqft

$125,000

Last Sold: Oct 14, 2025
10% below list $139K
$158/sqft

$125,000

Last Sold: Oct 14, 2025
10% below list $139K
$158/sqft
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
790 sqft

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Local Information

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Description

Ready to move in bungalow near Park Fair Mall. Deck off the kitchen door to a fenced backyard. The home has metal siding.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from October 18, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$158/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 3901 3rd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 790 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, StoveDishwasherRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Laminate
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

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

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 68

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: Metal Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 07001673000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $139,000Price Per Sqft: $158/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Sep 16 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: 790 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6359.76 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 721928Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 251-4570Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-07001673000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 24 hours ago
Listed by Roberta McAfee, (515) 251-4570
McAfee Realty
Bought with: Joe Cuevas, (515) 414-0789, RE/MAX Revolution
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#721928

Price History for 3901 3rd St

DatePriceEventSource
10/14/2025$125,000Sold
DMMLS #721928
09/16/2025$139,000PendingDMMLS #721928
08/14/2025$139,000PriceChange
DMMLS #721928
07/21/2025$149,000PriceChange
DMMLS #721928
07/09/2025$159,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #721928
12/17/2022ListingRemovedDMMLS #655431
12/16/2022$139,900PendingToActiveDMMLS #655431
07/12/2022$139,900PendingDMMLS #655431
07/12/2022$139,900PendingToActiveDMMLS #655431
07/11/2022$139,900PendingDMMLS #655431
07/08/2022$139,900PriceChange
DMMLS #655431
07/01/2022$145,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #655431
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,328
Assessment$134,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3901 3rd St

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Sold Price
Sold Date
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3910 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.03
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$90,000
07/23/25
2
1.5
814
3919 4th St, Des Moines, IA
0.07
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$110,000
11/14/25
2
1
814
3904 3rd St, Des Moines, IA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$173,750
07/18/25
2
2
720
3829 1st St, Des Moines, IA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$130,000
01/28/26
2
2
750
3904 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$119,000
12/12/25
2
1.5
768
3830 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$141,000
07/11/25
2
1
1,018
3915 3rd St, Des Moines, IA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$105,000
12/19/25
2
1
810
4024 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.18
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$135,000
11/25/25
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1
762

Assigned Schools

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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

  • 71 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 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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3901 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 790 sqft single-family home built in 1922. 3901 3rd St is located in Highland Park, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 3901 3rd St was last sold on Oct 14, 2025 for $125,000 (10% lower than the asking price of $139,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 3901 3rd St is $145,200.