4106 Plainview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50311
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FOR SALE
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$225,000

Original price: $232,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 955 sqft

4106 Plainview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50311

Drake
Est. Mortgage $1,568/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1920
$236/sqft
1 Car Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 4106 Plainview Dr.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Built insOpen layoutSubway tile wainscotFresh black appliancesGalley kitchen spaceKitchen has granite
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!
Last check for updates: about 13 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.

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 GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Attached,Garage,One Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 88Days on Market: 106

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: $225,000Price Per Sqft: $236

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

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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: 88

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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.
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    "Perfect for a college student or parent if a grad student. Safe and easy bus access. Free parking. Nice walkable area. Close to restaurants, coffee and groceries. Great neighborhood."
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  • 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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Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$214K
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$192
$1MoM
Available listings
1060
36MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$222K
Since last month
Increased$3K (+1.4%)
Since last year
Increased$24K (+12.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$60K (+36.7%)
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 +104% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$222K
August 2026$219K
July 2026$225K
June 2026$227K
May 2026$229K
April 2026$201K
March 2026$199K
February 2026$197K
January 2026$196K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
4037 Plainview Dr, Des Moines, IA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$75,000
07/31/26
2
1
650
849 39th St, Des Moines, IA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$184,000
11/07/25
2
1
994
4433 Kingman Blvd, Des Moines, IA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$260,000
09/08/26
2
1
1,286
1005 38th St, Des Moines, IA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$230,000
01/30/26
2
1
780
1327 39th St, Des Moines, IA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$198,000
05/22/26
2
1
1,106
4518 Kingman Blvd, Des Moines, IA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$244,000
09/29/25
2
1
1,089
4036 Plainview Dr, Des Moines, IA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$240,000
11/26/25
3
2
1,327

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
4107 Kingman Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.03
$318,400
4
-
2,988
Off Market
4119 Plainview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.04
$261,200
3
1
1,100
Off Market
4200 Kingman Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.10
$260,000
3
2
2,262
Recently Sold
4105 Plainview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.03
$240,500
2
1
1,048
Off Market
4210 Kingman Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.11
$405,000
3
3
2,479
Off Market
1015 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.11
$379,000
3
2.5
1,448
Off Market
4049 Plainview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.05
$240,400
2
1
1,260
Off Market
1005 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.13
$357,800
4
1.5
1,710
Off Market
4036 Plainview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.08
$240,000
3
2
1,327
Recently Sold
1001 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.14
$229,000
3
1
1,690
Recently Sold
4037 Plainview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.08
$75,000
2
1
650
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 21, 2026
Source: DMMLS #740698
PriceChange
$225,000
Price decreased by 3%
Jun 9, 2026
Source: DMMLS #740698
PendingToActive
$232,000
May 28, 2026
Source: DMMLS #740698
Pending
$232,000
May 26, 2026
Source: DMMLS #740698
PriceChange
$232,000
Price decreased by 4%
May 13, 2026
Source: DMMLS #740698
Listed For Sale
$242,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Derek Veldhouse, RE/MAX Concepts
Agent Phone: (515) 770-4100
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Frequently asked questions about 4106 Plainview Dr

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 4106 Plainview Dr?
    Based on a $225,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 4106 Plainview Dr in Des Moines, IA is approximately $1,582 (about $1,224 principal & interest, $283 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 4106 Plainview Dr compare to homes in Des Moines?
    4106 Plainview Dr in Des Moines, IA is listed at $225,000, about 5% above the $214K median sale price in Des Moines.
  • What do residents say about the Drake neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Drake neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Drake, Des Moines.
  • What are the closest schools to 4106 Plainview Dr?
    The closest schools to 4106 Plainview Dr in Des Moines, IA are Callanan Middle School (rated 2/10), Hubbell Elementary School (rated 4/10), Roosevelt High School (rated 5/10).
  • Does 4106 Plainview Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 4106 Plainview Dr in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
  • Does 4106 Plainview Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 4106 Plainview Dr in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
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.