$134,750
$4K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $909/month

Total Views 2,687
2 Beds
1 Bath
704 Sq Ft
$191 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Bungalow
  • Family Room

About This Home

Welcome to 3701 Amherst a 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. Real hardwood floors in the main level living room and bedrooms are in great shape. Front enclosed porch for additional space. Basement with potential. Fenced-in yard with patio space. With an acceptable offer, seller to consider leaving all or some of the furnishings in the home making this possibly a turn-key purchase. Place a call to your agent today to see this property before it’s gone!

Listing Agent

Michael Volquardsen

Local Realty Company Listed on: 08/15/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,172

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 6,650 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x133
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Property is zoned N5

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 704 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Stove
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 07000819000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,172

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 191.41
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 704
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: See Remarks
  • Included Items: Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 704
  • Total Sq Ft: 704

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Board, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Fully Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Chain Link, Wood
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 252
  • Garage: 1 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Window Unit
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1530
  • Lot S F: 6650
  • Lot Size: 50X133
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 07000819000000
  • Zoning: N5

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 2172.00
  • Net Taxes: 2172.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,772 $107,600 $25,400 $82,200
2023 $1,858 $107,600 $25,400 $82,200
2022 $1,842 $87,700 $21,500 $66,200
2021 $1,730 $87,700 $21,500 $66,200
2020 $1,792 $77,900 $19,200 $58,700
2019 $1,698 $77,900 $19,200 $58,700
2018 $1,676 $71,700 $17,500 $54,200
2017 $1,512 $71,700 $17,500 $54,200
2016 $1,468 $64,400 $15,700 $48,700
2015 $1,468 $64,400 $15,700 $48,700
2014 $1,494 $64,900 $15,700 $49,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Price Changed $134,750 -0.1% $191 / Sq Ft
08/27/2025 08/27/25 Price Changed $134,900 -2.6% $192 / Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Price Changed $138,500 -0.3% $197 / Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 For Sale $138,900 -- $197 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Fiduciary Deed -- None Listed On Document
Fiduciary Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $90,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $90,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 724242

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 070-00819000000