$194,900
PENDING $15K PRICE DROP

3811 SW 3rd St Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous Heights Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,368/month

Total Views 5,319
3 Beds
1 Bath
876 Sq Ft
$222 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Tile Flooring
  • Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

Charming split-foyer home ready for a new owner! The second level boasts a living room, spacious kitchen with lots of cabinets and eat-in dining. You can access the large deck off the kitchen and view the beautiful backyard with shed and mature trees. Two bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the upstairs. Downstairs you will find a third bedroom, family room and laundry area with extra storage. Great southwest Des Moines location with easy access to downtown and the airport.

Listing Agent

Steve Wiederin

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 06/06/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,972

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x174

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Split Foyer
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 876 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01001832001000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,972

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Split Foyer
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 222.49
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Carpeting, Laminate Floors, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 850
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 400
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 876
  • Total Sq Ft: 876

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2640
  • Lot S F: 11484
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 66X174
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01001832001000
  • Zoning: Res

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: 3972.00
  • Net Taxes: 3972.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $3,972 $201,900 $34,300 $167,600
2023 $3,826 $201,900 $34,300 $167,600
2022 $3,826 $162,300 $28,200 $134,100
2021 $3,796 $162,300 $28,200 $134,100
2020 $3,748 $144,600 $25,100 $119,500
2019 $3,454 $144,600 $25,100 $119,500
2018 $3,418 $128,500 $21,800 $106,700
2017 $3,168 $128,500 $21,800 $106,700
2016 $3,086 $117,100 $19,700 $97,400
2015 $3,086 $117,100 $19,700 $97,400
2014 $2,912 $113,700 $18,600 $95,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Price Changed $194,900 -2.5% $222 / Sq Ft
07/24/2025 07/24/25 Price Changed $199,900 -2.4% $228 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Price Changed $204,900 -2.4% $234 / Sq Ft
07/11/2025 07/11/25 For Sale $209,900 0.0% $240 / Sq Ft
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2025 06/06/25 For Sale $209,900 -- $240 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Contract Of Sale $113,850 None Available
Special Warranty Deed -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed $111,500 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $111,508 None Available
Corporate Deed $97,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $95,993 FHA
Closed $0 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 719693

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-01832001000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous Heights

3811 SW 3rd St, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 3811 SW 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50315 and is currently priced at $194,900, approximately $222 per square foot. This property was built in 1989. 3811 SW 3rd St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including South Union Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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