3942 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
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3942 3rd St
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 768 sqft

$167,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,136/mo*
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$167,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,136/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
768 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Charming starter home with inviting front porch perfect for morning coffee and a plant collection. Kitchen includes quartz counters and subway tile backsplash. Two good sized bedrooms and an updated full bathroom. Find original hardwood flooring throughout the home. Outside you will find a mud room, deck, and a fenced in yard. Not only is there one attached garage there is also a two stall detached garage off the back alley! Home sits in a quiet neighborhood with community pride!
3942 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1922. It last sold for $127,100 on Apr 29, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $167,700, with a rent estimate of $1,276/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 3942 3rd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6359 sqft

Price History for 3942 3rd St

DatePriceEventSource
04/29/2021$127,100Sold
DMMLS #624552
03/22/2021$125,000PendingDMMLS #624552
03/19/2021$125,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #624552
03/18/2019$108,000Sold
N/A
02/20/2019$109,900PendingAgent Provided
01/09/2019$109,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/13/2018$113,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

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$2,680
Assessment$153,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3942 3rd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3938 3rd St, Des Moines, IA
0.01
Single-Family Home
$95,000
10/01/25
2
1
712
3830 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$141,000
07/11/25
2
1
1,018

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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

  • 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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