$199,000

3114 School St Des Moines, IA 50311

$2,363
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,891 sqft
0.2 acres
$105 / sqft
House

Property details

About 3114 School St

Welcome to this 4-bedroom home located in the heart of the Drake Neighborhood just minutes from downtown and only blocks from local shopping, bars, and restaurants. This historic home features hardwood floors on the main level and fresh paint throughout and some big ticket updates have already been completed including a mini split installed on the 3rd floor, a full electrical update in 2021, new AC in 2024 and new water heater in 2023 Ideal as a single-family home but also has potential as an income property, this home offers four bedrooms on the second floor and a versatile third-floor bonus room that could serve as a fifth bedroom or additional living space. This home resides in both an NFC area as well as an Invest DSM area making it eligible for some fantastic programs including: NFC Purchase financing, which includes a $10,000 forgivable improvement loan and the ability to borrow more for upgrades or income-eligible buyers may also qualify for down payment and closing cost assistance! Homeowner Invest DSM programs offer home renovation grants for turning your old home into your dream home covering 20-50% of your renovation costs up to $75,000! No income or credit requirements are needed to apply for this program, and many grants are fully forgiven within 5 to 7 years. See the potential in this spacious historic home with exceptional rare financing advantages. Schedule a showing today. All information obtained from seller and public records.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,891 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1909
MLS #718808

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Exterior: Deck, Fence
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $199,000
  • Price/SqFt: $105
  • Annual Tax Amount: $4,145
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: I-235 to 31st Street Exit. Head North on 31st Street. Turn Left (west) on School Street. House will be on Left.
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,891 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
  • MLS Number: 718808
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
  • Office Phone: (515) 710-6030
  • Listing Agent: Sara Hopkins

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Feb 01, 2021
Home Sold
$189,000
Aug 10, 2007
Home Sold
$126,500
Aug 24, 2005
Home Sold
$66,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$203,900$4,145
2021$173,700$4,145
2020$155,300$4,145
2019$155,300$3,624
2018$136,200$3,624
2017$136,200$3,364

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Hubbell Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

800 42nd St

5

Greenwood Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

316 37th St

1

Edmunds Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.1 mi

950 15th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $60,417. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

23%
<35k
58%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
9%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

49%
Single, No Kids
16%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
30%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • SoccerSoccer
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports
  • College BasketballCollege Basketball

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • Sam's ClubSam's Club
  • DillardsDillards

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MazdaMazda
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile
  • HyundaiHyundai

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • RockRock
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 3114 School St

The listing price of 3114 School St property is $199,000.

The property 3114 School St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50311.

Active Listing: 3114 School St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 3114 School St are: Hubbell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Greenwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Edmunds Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,145 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on February 1, 2021 for $189,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 3114 School St has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 3114 School St is 1,891 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 3114 School St is 1909.

This home is located at 3114 School St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312 in the Drake neighborhood. This 1,891 square foot home, which was built in 1909, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $199,000.

While more than 49 listings in Des Moines, IA in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 58 listings sold at asking price, and more than 141 were sold below. In April 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 7.2% more homes for sale than in March. Listings spent 41 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $215,000 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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