4106 Plainview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50311
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4106 Plainview Dr
Des Moines, IA 50311

Drake
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 955 sqft

$232,000

Original price: $242,000
Est. Mortgage $1,566/mo*
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$232,000

Original price: $242,000
Est. Mortgage $1,566/mo*
Get Pre-Qualified
2 Beds
1 Bath
955 sqft

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Climate Control
Heating & Cooling
Price/Sqft
$243
Listed
48 days ago

Local Information

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

About this House

Charming bungalow in Waveland Park area features close to 1000 SF, 2 beds, 1 bath, 1 car garage, and a cute fenced back yard w patio. Open layout with lg living room flowing to dining space flowing to galley kitchen space. Original thick craftsman wood trim, built ins and thin ply oak hardwoods all in great condition. Kitchen has granite, subway tile wainscot, and fresh black appliances. Mechanicals, roof, and windows all in good shape. Come see it!

Home Details for 4106 Plainview Dr

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: 955 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFencing: Chain Link
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

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 15Days on Market: 48

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Property Information
Parcel Number: 09005693000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $232,000Price Per Sqft: $243

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Media

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 740698

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 955 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4965.84 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 740698Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 770-4100Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-09005693000000-R-N

Additional Information

Days On Market Replication: 15
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Derek Veldhouse, (515) 770-4100
RE/MAX Concepts
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#740698
Also Listed on DMMLS.

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

Price History for 4106 Plainview Dr

DatePriceEventSource
06/09/2026$232,000PendingToActiveDMMLS #740698
05/28/2026$232,000PendingDMMLS #740698
05/26/2026$232,000PriceChange
DMMLS #740698
05/13/2026$242,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #740698
12/02/2021$162,500Sold
DMMLS #636206
10/10/2021$169,900PendingDMMLS #636206
05/01/2018$154,900Sold
DMMLS #556842
03/18/2018$154,900PendingAgent Provided
03/18/2018$154,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/16/2015$105,000Sold
DMMLS #456538
08/07/2015$109,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/17/2015$114,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/17/2015$117,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/15/2009$104,500Sold
N/A
11/24/2003$101,500Sold
N/A
08/20/2001$78,500Sold
N/A
06/22/1999$78,500Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,574
Assessment$195,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 4106 Plainview Dr

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Bed
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780
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0.45
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$198,000
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1
1,106
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0.32
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$244,000
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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Drake
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What Locals Say about Drake

At least 54 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say car is needed

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 61 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say there's wildlife

  • 58 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 43 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "safe neighborshood.. friendly people. Near schools. loved it. near kids activities. near bus system. convenient "
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  • Trulia User
    "my neighborhood has decent public transportation and the commute to downtown is fairly quick as long as you know the bus schedule. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I walk to work daily so I don’t commute at all. It takes me 1 minute to get to work. I don’t have issues with this"
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  • Trulia User
    "I feel very safe here! I can even walk my dog at night feeling absolutely fine. I do see lots of families in the area, as well as college students and older couples who have been here forever. Lots of people decorate for the holidays too. "
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  • Trulia User
    "there be a lot of party's going with all the Drake students living in the area that I live it's a lot worse during Drake relay's which are in April and there be a lot of people in the neighborhood no where to park and traffic is really bad"
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  • Trulia User
    "The Beaverdale neighborhood is unique because of its many brick style homes. Also it is very clean and a fun community. "
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  • Nico H.
    "It’s pretty quiet around the neighborhood all week til Friday night and the weekends. Bus routes are near by, there’s also a few restaurants around and fast food joints but besides grocery stores you’re gonna have drive far to shop. "
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  • Nico H.
    "There’s a lot of space to walk them and the apartments now have doggy bags. You Don’t have to worry about running into too many dogs when you walk your dog cause most people around this area have cats."
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  • Shannonmist
    "The neighborhood is dog friendly. Many people own and walk dogs. It’s a friendly neighborhood with a lot of shade and sidewalks great for walking dogs. "
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  • Andrewberndt418
    "Very easy. 10 minutes into west Des Moines. Have been communizing for 2 months and haven’t had traffic once in the morning "
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  • Chris D.
    "It’s a diverse neighborhood that isn’t right for everyone, but it is the perfect neighborhood for the right people. "
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  • Kristyne B.
    "The Drake neighborhood is very diverse. There are college students, young professionals, middle-aged professionals and retirees. People are out walking dogs at all times of day. I would be cautious going out after dark, but that's anywhere in the city."
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  • Mazie W.
    "it's really good neighborhood if you walk your dog, park is right down the hill. people often walk their dogs on our streets"
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  • Alesha P.
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for over 6 years. I have very friendly neighbors whom I know by name. I enjoy my neighborhood. we have several restaurants in the area.our neighborhood is very well lit up at night I can walk around and feel safe. "
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  • Alesha P.
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 7 years. love all the trees and the friendly neighbors. Like our school district."
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  • Chris b.
    "It's close to an expensive college but the neighborhood gets really different 2 or 3 blocks from the main campus. "
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Agent Phone: (515) 770-4100
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4106 Plainview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50311 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 955 sqft single-family home built in 1920. 4106 Plainview Dr is located in Drake, Des Moines. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by DMMLS on May 13, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 740698.