$158,000
$1K PRICE DROP

3903 SW 9th St Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous Heights Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,068/month

Total Views 6,786
2 Beds
1 Bath
629 Sq Ft
$251 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Siding
  • Bungalow

About This Home

This house sits on a nice lot away from the street with very nice features including a front and back porch and some mature trees. Additional finished space in the attic, approximately 250 sq feet, according to the seller. Lots of space in the oversized garage and nice, spacious back yard. The house recently had some waterproof lvp flooring installed, new carpet in the bedrooms and new tile in the bathroom floor as well as a woodblock countertop. Lots of value with what this house offers, come see!

Listing Agent

Sergio Corona

EXP Realty, LLC Listed on: 05/29/2025

EXP Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,355

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned RX1

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • 629 Sq Ft Home
  • Bungalow
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Additional Features

  • Unfinished Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010/00407-001-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,355

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 251.19
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 629
  • Total Sq Ft: 629

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 1 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: 0.3370
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 010/00407-001-000
  • Zoning: RX1

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: 2355.00
  • Net Taxes: 2355.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $2,176 $110,600 $33,100 $77,500
2023 $2,024 $110,600 $33,100 $77,500
2022 $2,010 $85,900 $27,200 $58,700
2021 $1,904 $85,900 $27,200 $58,700
2020 $1,978 $76,300 $24,300 $52,000
2019 $1,812 $76,300 $24,300 $52,000
2018 $1,794 $67,400 $21,100 $46,300
2017 $1,656 $67,400 $21,100 $46,300
2016 $1,612 $61,200 $19,100 $42,100
2015 $1,612 $61,200 $19,100 $42,100
2014 $1,580 $61,700 $17,900 $43,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Price Changed $158,000 -0.6% $251 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $159,000 +67.4% $253 / Sq Ft
09/01/2021 09/01/21 Sold $95,000 0.0% $151 / Sq Ft
09/01/2021 09/01/21 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2021 07/26/21 For Sale $95,000 0.0% $151 / Sq Ft
07/22/2021 07/22/21 For Sale $95,000 -- $151 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $85,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $85,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $95,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $101,113 New Conventional
Closed $101,113 New Conventional
Previous Owner $76,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $64,544 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 718560

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-00407001000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous Heights

3903 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 3903 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 and is currently priced at $158,000, approximately $251 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 3903 SW 9th St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Park Avenue Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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(515) 373-7281