Sold for $185,000

$185,000

3948 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

2beds

875sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1916

6,621.12 Square Feet Lot

$184,800 Zestimate^®

$211/sqft

$1,404 Estimated rent

Home value

$184,800

$174,000 - $196,000

$1,404/mo

Zestimate^® history

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What's special

Charming Brick Bungalow – Seller Financing Available! Welcome to 3948 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50313—a cozy 2-bedroom brick home in an Invest DSM neighborhood, offering both charm and modern updates! Step inside to find a heated, enclosed front porch, perfect for year-round enjoyment. The spacious open dining and living area features original hardwood floors, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. With newer windows throughout the home and porch, plus a freshly painted interior, this home is move-in ready. A shower stall in the basement adds extra convenience. Outside, enjoy a 20x22 detached garage with additional parking for two more cars—a rare find! Seller financing available—own this home without the hassle of bank approvals!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Dining Area
Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 875
Total interior livable area: 875 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
Exterior features: Patio

Lot

Size: 6,621 sqft
Dimensions: 50 x 132

Details

Parcel number: 07002659000000
Zoning: R

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1916

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & neighborhood

Location

Region: Des Moines

Other

Other facts

Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/4/2025	Sold	$185,000-1.1%$211/sqft
Source: DMMLS #714589 Report a problem
5/7/2025	Pending sale	$187,000$214/sqft
Source: DMMLS #714589 Report a problem
4/14/2025	Price change	$187,000-2.1%$214/sqft
Source: DMMLS #714589 Report a problem
4/1/2025	Listed for sale	$191,000+138.8%$218/sqft
Source: DMMLS #714589 Report a problem
6/15/2016	Sold	$80,000-4.6%$91/sqft
Source: DMMLS #503979 Report a problem