$180,000

3118 E 12th St Des Moines, IA 50316

$2,138
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
2,136 sqft
0.2 acres
$84 / sqft
House

Property details

About 3118 E 12th St

Calling all investors and flippers! Great location and great bones! This 2,136 square foot single family home is being sold AS-IS, Where-Is. Upstairs (consisting of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a second kitchen) is already renovated and requires little to no work. Majority of work needed is on the main level. Roof past usable lifespan. Siding and windows in great shape. Large front porch, landscaped front yard, and fully fenced back yard. There is a large attic and basement for extra storage space. Bonus: this also comes with a newer steel carport and attached storage shed. There is a ton of opportunity here! Cash, hard money, or NFC financing ONLY!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,136 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.238 Acres
Year built1903
ParkingCarport
MLS #719796

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Dining Area
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Parking: Carport
  • Exterior: Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced, Patio, Storage
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $180,000
  • Price/SqFt: $84
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,420
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: From Des Moines: Head North on 2nd Ave, Right on Hull, Left on 12th St
  • Year Built: 1903
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 2,136 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.238 Acres
  • MLS Number: 719796
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
  • Office Phone: (754) 422-8087
  • Listing Agent: Amanda Gregory

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3118 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 - american foursquare style home featuring covered porch and a front lawn

$180,000

3118 E 12th St

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$178,400$3,420
2021$161,600$3,420
2020$140,700$3,420
2019$140,700$3,128
2018$126,300$3,128
2017$126,300$2,874

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Cattell Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.1 mi

3101 E 12th St

4

Findley Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

3025 Oxford St

4

Madison Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

806 Hoffman Ave

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 $42,397. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

41%
<35k
55%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

43%
Single, No Kids
19%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

21%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • DillardsDillards

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • WingstopWingstop

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • HyundaiHyundai

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 3118 E 12th St

The listing price of 3118 E 12th St property is $180,000.

The property 3118 E 12th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50316.

Active Listing: 3118 E 12th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 3118 E 12th St are: Cattell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Findley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Madison Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Goodrell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Saydel High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,420 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 3118 E 12th St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 3118 E 12th St is 2,136 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 3118 E 12th St is 1903.

This home is located at 3118 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Highland Park neighborhood. This 2,136 square foot home, which was built in 1903, sits on a 0.24 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $180,000.

In May 2025 more than 61 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 69 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 143 were sold below. Between April and May 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 0.9%. In May 2025 median list price was $215,247 and the average listing age was 42 days.

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

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