$136,000
SOLD JUL 6, 2023

3841 Columbia St Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,364 Sq Ft
6,650 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$100 Per Sq Ft

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Family Room
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of July 2023

This home is located at 3841 Columbia St, Des Moines, IA 50313 and is currently priced at $136,000, approximately $99 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 3841 Columbia St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Madison Elementary School, Harding Middle School, and North High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tiffany Huynh

Huynh Realty Listed on: 05/12/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Kun Zaw

Huynh Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,214

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 6,650 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x133
  • Property is zoned R1-60

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,364 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 07001395000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,214

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 99.71
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 99.71
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 2nd Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1364
  • Total Sq Ft: 1364

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Frame
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage: 3 Detached

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: 0.1530
  • Lot S F: 6650
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 50X133
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 07001395000000
  • Zoning: R1-60

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: 3214.00
  • Net Taxes: 3214.00
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2016
Closed on
Sep 2, 2016
Sold by
Irrevocabl Rodewald Pamela M and Irrevocabl Myetha M Bobenhouse
Bought by
Wah Paw
Seller's Agent
Scott Myers
Century 21 Signature
Buyer's Agent
Tiffany Huynh
Huynh Realty
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$115,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-4.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.12%
Original Mortgage
$109,250
Outstanding Balance
$88,466
Interest Rate
3.44%
Estimated Equity
$105,890

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2016
Sold by
Bobenhouse Myetha M and Myetha M Bobenhouse Revocable
Bought by
Irrevocabl Rodewald Pamela M and Irrevocabl Myetha M Bobenhouse

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2013
Sold by
Bobenhouse Myetha M
Bought by
Bobenhouse Myetha M and Myetha M Bobenhouse Revocable

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2009
Sold by
Bobenhouse Vincent
Bought by
Bobenhouse Myetha and Bobenhouse Vincent E
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Trustee Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $109,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/12/2025 07/12/25 Price Changed $179,000 -2.7% $131 / Sq Ft
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Price Changed $184,000 -2.6% $135 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Price Changed $189,000 -2.6% $139 / Sq Ft
05/26/2025 05/26/25 Price Changed $194,000 -2.0% $142 / Sq Ft
05/17/2025 05/17/25 Price Changed $198,000 -7.9% $145 / Sq Ft
05/17/2025 05/17/25 For Sale $215,000 +8.6% $158 / Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Off Market $198,000 -- --
03/18/2025 03/18/25 For Sale $198,000 +45.6% $145 / Sq Ft
07/06/2023 07/06/23 Sold $136,000 0.0% $100 / Sq Ft
05/13/2023 05/13/23 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2023 05/12/23 For Sale $136,000 +18.3% $100 / Sq Ft
09/02/2016 09/02/16 Sold $115,000 -4.1% $84 / Sq Ft
07/26/2016 07/26/16 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2016 06/07/16 For Sale $119,900 -- $88 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $3,414 $184,000 $25,500 $158,500
2023 $3,242 $184,000 $25,500 $158,500
2022 $3,214 $146,400 $20,800 $125,600
2021 $2,994 $146,400 $20,800 $125,600
2020 $3,106 $128,600 $18,200 $110,400
2019 $2,798 $128,600 $18,200 $110,400
2018 $2,764 $112,600 $15,600 $97,000
2017 $2,498 $112,600 $15,600 $97,000
2016 $2,426 $104,100 $14,100 $90,000
2015 $2,426 $104,100 $14,100 $90,000
2014 $2,404 $102,500 $13,600 $88,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Kun Zaw

    Huynh Realty

    (515) 777-9533

    2 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Kun Zaw
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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Tiffany Huynh

    Huynh Realty

    (515) 343-9149

    8 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Tiffany Huynh
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  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Scott Myers

    Century 21 Signature

    (515) 963-1040

    1 in this area

    239 Total Sales

    Scott Myers
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  • Molly Myers

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Molly Myers

    Century 21 Signature

    (515) 208-2545

    1 in this area

    183 Total Sales

    Molly Myers
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 673090

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 070-01395000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50313 Highland Park

3841 Columbia St, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 3841 Columbia St, Des Moines, IA 50313 and is currently priced at $136,000, approximately $99 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 3841 Columbia St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Madison Elementary School, Harding Middle School, and North High School.

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