Discover this charming 4 bedroom home featuring a eat-in kitchen and a welcoming great room, perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. The large backyard offers ample outdoor space for relaxation and activities, while the two upstairs bedrooms are generous and well-appointed, complemented by a full bathroom for convenience. The property also includes a detached two car garage, providing plenty of storage and parking. This lovely home combines comfort, functionality, and out door living an ideal place for your family to call home! This home is located in the NFC lending area so call to see if you can qualify for up to 10K in forgivable money for repairs and renovations!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (11/14)
$239,900
3111 Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
4beds
1,389sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
7,492.32 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$173/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large backyardAmple outdoor spaceTwo upstairs bedroomsEat-in kitchenWelcoming great room
- 100 days |
- 330 |
- 23 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 16, 2025 at 10:01pm
Listed by:
Barb Wiedenman (515)706-4857,
Spire Real Estate
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 727243
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,389
- Total interior livable area: 1,389 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 312
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fire Pit
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 7,492.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 150
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10008869000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $173/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $222,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,612
- Date on market: 9/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 68 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Price change | $239,900-2%$173/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Price change | $244,900-2%$176/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,900+58.2%$180/sqft |
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| 6/6/2016 | Sold | $158,000+0.6%$114/sqft |
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| 1/26/2016 | Listing removed | $157,000$113/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,168 -0.3% | $222,300 |
| 2023 | $4,180 +0.8% | $222,300 +19.4% |
| 2022 | $4,146 +1.9% | $186,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,316/mo
Principal & interest
$930
Property taxes
$302
Home insurance
$84
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Lower Beaver
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Samuelson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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