$275,000
SOLD AUG 28, 2026

3831 Lay St Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,212 Sq Ft
0.47 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 28, 2026

$227 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Shades
  • Family Room Downstairs

About This Home

As of August 2026

Rare find! Nice home with hard surface flooring throughout, hugh open kitchen with high ceilings, large lot and 4 car garage (a 3 car and a 1 car). A home like this is hard to find at this price and you should take the time to see it soon. Close to shopping centers, church, grocery store and restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sonny Greene

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing Listed on: 07/28/2026

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Co-Listed By

Matthew Greene

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Farrel

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,146

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 20,601 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 63x327
  • Chain Link Fence

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,212 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Shades
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06001733001000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,146

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0.47 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Split Level
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 226.90
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 226.90
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Direct Vent Gas
  • Interior Amenities: Drapes/Curtains, Hardwood Floors, Heated Garage, LVP, Shades/Shutters, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Daylight Window, Finished, Walkout
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: Lower Level
  • Other Rooms: See Remarks
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1212
  • Total Sq Ft: 1212

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Board-Hard Board, See Remarks
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Fence Type: Chain Link
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt, Public Sidewalk

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Detached, 3 Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4730
  • Lot S F: 20601
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 63X327
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06001733001000
  • 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: 4146.00
  • Net Taxes: 4146.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2016
Closed on
Apr 20, 2016
Sold by
Dake Ronald C and Dake Theresa M
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Marlea DePenning
BHHS First Realty Westown
Buyer's Agent
Sonny Greene
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$159,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.02%
Original Mortgage
$62,900
Outstanding Balance
$48,700
Interest Rate
3.66%
Estimated Equity
$216,989
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Douglas Acres, IA

  • Kayla McCormick Real Estate Agent - EXP Realty, LLC

    Kayla McCormick

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (712) 589-5583

    84 Total Sales

    1 in Douglas Acres

    $240,000 Price

    Kayla McCormick
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  • Julie Lovitt Real Estate Agent - NextHome Your Way

    Julie Lovitt

    NextHome Your Way

    (402) 251-2081

    37 Total Sales

    1 in Douglas Acres

    $225,000 Price

    Julie Lovitt
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  • Jason Rude Real Estate Agent - Rude Realty

    Jason Rude

    Rude Realty

    (515) 400-4122

    345 Total Sales

    1 in Douglas Acres

    $205,000 Price

    Jason Rude
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  • Sarah Laaser-Webb Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    Sarah Laaser-Webb

    RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    (515) 686-6907

    138 Total Sales

    1 in Douglas Acres

    $235,000 Price

    Sarah Laaser-Webb
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  • Liz Lashier Real Estate Agent - NextHome Your Way

    Liz Lashier

    NextHome Your Way

    (515) 512-4526

    151 Total Sales

    1 in Douglas Acres

    $172,000 Price

    Liz Lashier
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  • Darson Grantham Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty GDM

    Darson Grantham

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (641) 247-4098

    240 Total Sales

    1 in Douglas Acres

    $170,000 Price

    Darson Grantham
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $160,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $62,900 No Value Available
Previous Owner $136,260 FHA
Previous Owner $23,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $126,400 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/28/2026 08/28/26 Sold $275,000 0.0% $227 / Sq Ft
07/31/2026 07/31/26 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2026 07/28/26 For Sale $275,000 +72.0% $227 / Sq Ft
04/27/2016 04/27/16 Sold $159,900 0.0% $132 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/27/2016 04/27/16 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2016 03/11/16 For Sale $159,900 -- $132 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2025 $3,702 $247,300 $41,400 $205,900
2024 $3,752 $216,800 $35,800 $181,000
2023 $3,986 $216,800 $35,800 $181,000
2022 $3,954 $181,400 $31,300 $150,100
2021 $3,950 $181,400 $31,300 $150,100
2020 $4,096 $170,200 $29,500 $140,700
2019 $3,556 $170,200 $29,500 $140,700
2018 $3,512 $144,100 $24,700 $119,400
2017 $3,496 $144,100 $24,700 $119,400
2016 $3,486 $141,000 $23,800 $117,200
2015 $3,486 $141,000 $23,800 $117,200
2014 $3,362 $135,200 $22,300 $112,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sonny Greene Real Estate Agent - Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Sonny Greene

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    (515) 770-9017

    2 in this area

    106 Total Sales

    Sonny Greene
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  • Matthew Greene Real Estate Agent - Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Matthew Greene

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    (515) 771-9017

    1 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Matthew Greene
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  • MF

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Melissa Farrel

    RE/MAX

    (515) 201-3151

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Melissa Farrel
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  • MD

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Marlea DePenning

    BHHS First Realty Westown

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  • Wayne DePenning Real Estate Agent - Iowa Realty Beaverdale

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Wayne DePenning

    Iowa Realty Beaverdale

    (515) 669-2453

    49 Total Sales

    Wayne DePenning
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 746111

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 060-01733001000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Douglas Acres

3831 Lay St, Des Moines, IA

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