Enjoy park views right outside your front door! This charming 2-bedroom home sits directly across from Witmer Park and has been lovingly cared for with many thoughtful updates throughout. Inside, you'll find beautiful hardwood floors and a bright, welcoming feel. The updated kitchen features new flooring, countertops, backsplash, shelving, a gas stove, refrigerator, and range hood, making it both stylish and functional. A new washer and dryer are included, along with all other appliances that stay with the home.
Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard and a covered front porch that's perfect for relaxing in any season while overlooking the park. The oversized 1½-stall garage provides extra storage or workspace, and the unfinished basement provides opportunity to build equity. This well-maintained home offers comfort, updates, and an unbeatable location right across from Witmer Park. BONUS this home is in an NFC neighborhood offering buyers forgivable loans of up to $10,000 for renovations and/or up to $2,500 in closing cost/down payment assistance, with no income limits for many programs. Reach out for a private showing today! All information obtained from seller and public records.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (3/3)
$185,000
3405 Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
816sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
4,617.36 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$227/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Bright welcoming feelUpdated kitchenBeautiful hardwood floorsFully fenced yard
- 26 days |
- 4,619 |
- 359 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 03, 2026 at 08:00am
Listed by:
Tori Day (515)204-3300,
RE/MAX Precision,
Sara Hopkins 515-710-6030,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 733987
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 816
- Total interior livable area: 816 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 4,617.36 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 10007860000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1924
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: $227/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $153,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,194
- Date on market: 2/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 29 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2026 | Price change | $185,000-2.6%$227/sqft |
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| 2/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $190,000$233/sqft |
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| 2/8/2026 | Pending sale | $190,000$233/sqft |
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| 2/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $190,000+29.3%$233/sqft |
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| 12/28/2022 | Sold | $147,000-3.3%$180/sqft |
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| 12/12/2022 | Pending sale | $152,000$186/sqft |
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| 11/8/2022 | Price change | $152,000-4.9%$186/sqft |
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| 10/28/2022 | Price change | $159,900-2.5%$196/sqft |
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| 10/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $164,000+64.8%$201/sqft |
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| 5/31/2007 | Sold | $99,500+17.1%$122/sqft |
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| 3/5/2003 | Sold | $85,000+8.3%$104/sqft |
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| 1/10/2001 | Sold | $78,500+6.1%$96/sqft |
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| 10/29/1998 | Sold | $74,000+19.4%$91/sqft |
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| 1/16/1997 | Sold | $62,000$76/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,638 +1.1% | $153,600 +6.2% |
| 2023 | $2,610 +0.9% | $144,600 +20.9% |
| 2022 | $2,588 +3.9% | $119,600 |
| 2021 | $2,492 -3.6% | $119,600 +10.2% |
| 2020 | $2,584 +9% | $108,500 |
| 2019 | $2,370 +1.3% | $108,500 +12.2% |
| 2018 | $2,340 | $96,700 |
| 2017 | $2,340 +13.9% | $96,700 +11.5% |
| 2016 | $2,054 | $86,700 |
| 2015 | $2,054 +8.1% | $86,700 +4.3% |
| 2014 | $1,900 | $83,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $83,100 -0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $83,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $83,700 -7.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $90,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $90,800 +6.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $85,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $85,500 +14.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $74,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $74,900 +7.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $69,640 +9.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $63,480 |
| 2001 | -- | $63,480 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,187/mo
Principal & interest
$954
Property taxes
$233
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Beaverdale
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Monroe Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 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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