$185,000
SOLD JUN 4, 2025
2 Beds
1 Bath
875 Sq Ft
6,600 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$211 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of June 2025

Charming Brick Bungalow – Seller Financing Available!Welcome to 3948 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50313—a cozy 2-bedroom brick home in an Invest DSM neighborhood, offering both charm and modern updates!Step inside to find a heated, enclosed front porch, perfect for year-round enjoyment. The spacious open dining and living area features original hardwood floors, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. With newer windows throughout the home and porch, plus a freshly painted interior, this home is move-in ready. A shower stall in the basement adds extra convenience.Outside, enjoy a 20x22 detached garage with additional parking for two more cars—a rare find!Seller financing available—own this home without the hassle of bank approvals!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Young

Keller Williams Realty GDM Listed on: 04/01/2025

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Last Buyer's Agent

Misty Darling

BH&G Real Estate Innovations

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,950

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x132

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 875 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 07002659000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,950

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 213.71
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 211.43
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 875
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: 4 Season
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 875
  • Total Sq Ft: 875

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1520
  • Lot S F: 6600
  • Lot Size: 50X132
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 07002659000000
  • Zoning: R

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: 2949.69
  • Net Taxes: 2949.69

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2025
Closed on
Jun 4, 2025
Sold by
3948 12Th Street Llc
Bought by
Limlaw Steven and Limlaw Amyjane
Seller's Agent
Matthew Young
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Buyer's Agent
Misty Darling
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
List Price
$191,000
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-3.14%
Total Days on Market
36
Views
74

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2022
Sold by
Renee Floyd Shyle and Renee Cameron
Bought by
3948 12Th Street Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2015
Closed on
May 14, 2016
Sold by
Nelson Andrew J
Bought by
Floyd Shyle Renee
Seller's Agent
Darlene Adams
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Buyer's Agent
Heather Sherrill
Realty ONE Group Impact
List Price
$95,000
Sold Price
$80,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-15.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.43%
Original Mortgage
$10,500
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2006
Sold by
Lisle William G and Estate Of Floyd F Johnston
Bought by
Nelson Andrew J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,653
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2004
Sold by
Johnston Floyd
Bought by
Johnston Michael F and Floyd Johnston Revocable Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $185,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $132,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $80,000 None Available
Legal Action Court Order $91,900 Itc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $129,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $10,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $68,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $94,653 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Sold $185,000 -1.1% $211 / Sq Ft
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Price Changed $187,000 -2.1% $214 / Sq Ft
04/01/2025 04/01/25 For Sale $191,000 +138.8% $218 / Sq Ft
06/15/2016 06/15/16 Sold $80,000 -15.8% $91 / Sq Ft
05/18/2016 05/18/16 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2015 09/09/15 For Sale $95,000 -- $109 / 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 $2,502 $127,200 $25,400 $101,800
2023 $2,334 $127,200 $25,400 $101,800
2022 $2,106 $99,000 $21,400 $77,600
2021 $1,974 $99,000 $21,400 $77,600
2020 $2,046 $87,700 $19,200 $68,500
2019 $1,942 $87,700 $19,200 $68,500
2018 $1,918 $80,800 $17,400 $63,400
2017 $2,202 $80,800 $17,400 $63,400
2016 $2,368 $89,900 $15,700 $74,200
2015 $2,368 $89,900 $15,700 $74,200
2014 $2,284 $89,200 $15,400 $73,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 714589

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 070-02659000000