$155,000
2 Beds
1 Bath
768 sqft
3906 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Est. Mortgage $1,077/mo*
Get Pre-QualifiedWe estimate this home will sell faster than 96% nearby.
Home Highlights
Single-Family Home
Built in 1925
$202/sqft
Garage
Local Information
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- Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House
Welcome to this fully remodeled two bedrooms one bathroom ranch home! Located in the Highland park neighborhood and just minutes away from downtown Des Moines. When entering the home you will be greeted by a large front porch that will lead you to the open concept living room, dining area and kitchen. This home boost an unfinished attic with great potential for a third bedroom and beautiful laminate floors throughout. Once you are done checking the home, walk down the stairs to check the unfinished basement with solid and high foundation walls, making this area perfect to be finished and that way adding more living space for the family. Outside you will find a 400 SF two car detached garage, and an AC that it has been recently replaced. The home contains a new roof and new windows throughout.
Don't miss the opportunity to make this home yours! Call your agent for a private showing today!
Don't miss the opportunity to make this home yours! Call your agent for a private showing today!
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Julia Mena, (515) 388-2164
RE/MAX Concepts
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#747899
Also Listed on DMMLS.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 96% nearby.
Home Details for 3906 Cornell St
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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: 768 Square Feet |
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 |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch, ScreenedExterior: Enclosed PorchFoundation: Block |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Days on Market: 16 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1925 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: One and One Half Story |
Building Construction Materials: Metal Siding |
Property Information Parcel Number: 07001325000000 |
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Price List Price: $155,000Price Per Sqft: $202 |
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MLS Status: Active |
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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 |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 747899 |
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Building Area Building Area: 768 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 5532.12 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan |
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BasementMls Number: 747899Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 388-2164Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-07001325000000-R-N |
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Days On Market Replication: 0 |
Around this home
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.
Market trends in Des Moines
Last updated July 2026
Avg. sale price
$215K
$3.57KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$0MoM
Available listings
1022
12MoM
Home Value
Trulia Estimate
$151KSince last month
Increased$66K (+77.4%)Since last year
Increased$52K (+52.8%)Since last sale
Increased$66K (+77.6%)Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.
Trulia Estimate
The of this home's value increased by +127% in the last 10 years
| Month | Estimated value |
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2026 | |
| September 2026 | $151K |
| August 2026 | $154K |
| July 2026 | $85K |
| June 2026 | $85K |
| May 2026 | $85K |
| April 2026 | $93K |
| March 2026 | $96K |
| February 2026 | $93K |
| January 2026 | $95K |
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Comparable sales
These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.22 | Single-Family Home | $92,500 | 02/13/26 | 2 | 1 | 732 | |
0.28 | Single-Family Home | $108,000 | 06/23/26 | 2 | 1 | 696 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $146,000 | 11/03/25 | 2 | 1 | 792 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $174,000 | 03/31/26 | 2 | 1 | 768 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $168,500 | 03/12/26 | 2 | 1 | 736 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $55,023 | 08/05/26 | 2 | 1 | 790 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $152,000 | 02/05/26 | 2 | 1 | 784 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $167,320 | 12/18/25 | 2 | 1 | 744 |
Nearby home prices
Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.Address | Distance | Price | Bed | Bath | Sqft | Status |
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0.05 | $172,500 | 2 | 1 | 786 | Off Market | |
0.05 | $195,700 | 3 | 2 | 1,110 | Off Market | |
0.05 | $167,800 | 3 | 1 | 998 | Off Market | |
0.03 | $175,200 | 3 | 2 | 768 | Off Market | |
0.06 | $174,700 | 2 | 1 | 1,037 | Off Market | |
0.08 | $150,200 | 2 | 2 | 816 | Off Market | |
0.10 | $150,000 | 2 | 1 | 696 | Off Market | |
0.10 | $136,800 | Studio | - | 666 | Off Market | |
0.06 | $174,800 | 2 | 1 | 894 | Off Market | |
0.13 | $268,300 | 4 | 2 | 1,600 | Off Market | |
0.13 | $260,000 | 5 | 2 | 2,083 | For Sale |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Aug 25, 2026 Source: DMMLS #747899 | Listed For Sale | $155,000 |
May 12, 2026 Source: DMMLS #739048 | Sold | $85,000 |
Apr 27, 2026 Source: DMMLS #739048 | Pending | $95,000 |
Apr 23, 2026 Source: DMMLS #739048 | Listed For Sale | $95,000 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $1,872 | $107,800 |
Home facts updated by county records
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Frequently asked questions about 3906 Cornell St
- What is the estimated monthly payment for 3906 Cornell St?Based on a $155,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 3906 Cornell St in Des Moines, IA is approximately $1,100 (about $830 principal & interest, $195 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
- How does the list price for 3906 Cornell St compare to homes in Des Moines?3906 Cornell St in Des Moines, IA is listed at $155,000, about 28% below the $215K median sale price in Des Moines.
- What do residents say about the Highland Park neighborhood?Residents describe the Highland Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, easy to park in, and walkable to grocery stores. See homes for sale in Highland Park, Des Moines.
- What are the closest schools to 3906 Cornell St?The closest schools to 3906 Cornell St in Des Moines, IA are Harding Middle School (rated 2/10), Madison Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 5/10), North High School (rated 2/10).
- Does 3906 Cornell St have air conditioning?Yes, 3906 Cornell St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
- How big is the lot at 3906 Cornell St?The lot at 3906 Cornell St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,532 sq ft).
3906 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home built in 1925. 3906 Cornell St is located in Highland Park, Des Moines. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by DMMLS on Aug 25, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 747899.