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    • Price cut: $150 (3/30)
    $118,750

    3701 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA 50313

    2beds
    704sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1917
    6,664.68 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $169/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    One bath bungalowOne car garage
    BELOW ASSESSED VALUE! ONE OF LOWEST PRICED HOMES WILLING TO WORK WITH FHA BUYERS IN POLK COUNTY. There will be no open houses. This is the final price reduction, priced to sell. This home has lots of potential, opportunity to build equity. 2 bedroom, one bath bungalow with one car garage awaiting its new owners to put their personal touches on it. This home is competitively priced for a home that can be lived in right now with a chance to build equity with improvements down the road. Real hardwood floors in the main level living room and bedrooms are in great shape. Front enclosed porch for additional space. Fenced-in yard with patio space. Siding repairs (Major sections of: back of the home, north side of home, and front of garage replaced) are complete. Yes, could kitchen and bathroom take a make-over? Sure. They can be used for now and when buyer is ready to build possible equity in the home they can do those projects! SELLER WILL WORK WITH FHA/VA/NFC/Cash/Conventional BUYERS. Place a call to your agent today to see this home.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: April 07, 2026 at 06:50am

    Listed by:

    Michael Volquardsen (515)494-5733,

    Local Realty Company,

    Marielle Shaylor 310-995-5742,

    Local Realty Company

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724242MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Refrigerator, Stove
      Features
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
      • Basement: Unfinished
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 704
      • Total interior livable area: 704 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Exterior features: Fully Fenced
      • Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Full
      Lot
      • Size: 6,664.68 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 50 x 133
      Details
      • Parcel number: 07000819000000
      • Zoning: N5

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Bungalow
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Cement Siding, Stucco, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1917

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Des Moines

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $169/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $107,600
      • Annual tax amount: $2,172
      • Date on market: 8/15/2025
      • Cumulative days on market: 238 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        3/30/2026Price change$118,750-0.1%$169/sqft
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        3/23/2026Price change$118,900-0.7%$169/sqft
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        3/19/2026Price change$119,750-0.2%$170/sqft
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        2/25/2026Price change$119,990-2%$170/sqft
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        2/23/2026Price change$122,500-0.3%$174/sqft
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        2/11/2026Price change$122,900-0.8%$175/sqft
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        2/3/2026Price change$123,900-0.7%$176/sqft
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        1/23/2026Price change$124,722-0.4%$177/sqft
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        1/16/2026Price change$125,222-0.1%$178/sqft
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        1/9/2026Price change$125,400-0.4%$178/sqft
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        12/29/2025Price change$125,900-1.6%$179/sqft
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        12/15/2025Price change$127,900-0.5%$182/sqft
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        12/8/2025Price change$128,500-0.3%$183/sqft
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        11/21/2025Price change$128,900-0.1%$183/sqft
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        10/31/2025Price change$129,000-0.7%$183/sqft
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        10/13/2025Price change$129,900-1.1%$185/sqft
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        10/8/2025Price change$131,400-0.4%$187/sqft
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        9/26/2025Price change$131,900-0.5%$187/sqft
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        9/16/2025Price change$132,600-1%$188/sqft
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        9/8/2025Price change$133,900-0.6%$190/sqft
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        9/3/2025Price change$134,750-0.1%$191/sqft
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        8/27/2025Price change$134,900-2.6%$192/sqft
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        8/22/2025Price change$138,500-0.3%$197/sqft
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        8/15/2025Listed for sale$138,900+54.3%$197/sqft
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        8/4/2025Sold$90,000$128/sqft
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        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$1,772 -4.6%$107,600
        2023$1,858 +0.9%$107,600 +22.7%
        2022$1,842 +6.5%$87,700
        2021$1,730 -3.5%$87,700 +12.6%
        2020$1,792 +5.5%$77,900
        2019$1,698 +1.3%$77,900 +8.6%
        2018$1,676 $71,700
        2017$1,676 +14.2%$71,700 +11.3%
        2016$1,468 $64,400
        2015$1,468 +2.4%$64,400 -0.8%
        2014$1,434 $64,900
        2013-- $64,900 +0.6%
        2012-- $64,500
        2011-- $64,500 -2.4%
        2010-- $66,100
        2009-- $66,100 +1.2%
        2008-- $65,300
        2007-- $65,300 +23.9%
        2006-- $52,700
        2005-- $52,700 +0.9%
        2003-- $52,220 +11.9%
        2002-- $46,660
        2001-- $46,660

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        Monthly payment

        Est. payment
        $761/mo
        Principal & interest
        $612
        Property taxes
        $149
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: Highland Park

          Getting around

          75 / 100
          Very Walkable
          36 / 100
          Some Transit
          51 / 100
          Bikeable

          Nearby schools

          GreatSchools rating
          Schools provided by the listing agent
          • District: Des Moines Independent

          Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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