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#721223, Joseph G. Henry, Listing office: Iowa Realty South
$119,900 List price
3120 Amherst St Des Moines, IA 50313
2 beds
1 full
864 sqft
0.1 acres
$139 / sqft
House
Property details
About 3120 Amherst St
Great starter home, perfect to build some sweat equity! Almost 900sf with 2 beds, 1 bath, and large 1 car detached garage conveniently located close to interstate, and central Des Moines.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size864 sqft
Lot size0.101 Acres
Year built1953
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #720287
Garage1 space
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
- Flooring Type: Vinyl
- Interior: Dining Area
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $119,900
- Price/SqFt: $138
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,942
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Take Euclid ave, and turn south on Amherst, home is on the corner
- Year Built: 1953
- Living Area: 864 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.101 Acres
- MLS Number: 720287
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Realty ONE Group Impact
- Office Phone: (515) 491-8231
- Listing Agent: Chance Curphy
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $121,900 | $1,942 |
| 2021 | $94,300 | $1,942 |
| 2020 | $83,700 | $1,942 |
| 2019 | $83,700 | $1,764 |
| 2018 | $75,000 | $1,764 |
| 2017 | $75,000 | $1,672 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Findley Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•3025 Oxford St
3
Cattell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•3101 E 12th 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.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $52,362. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
27%
<35k
67%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
42%
Single, No Kids
20%
Single, with Kids
20%
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
9%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
NHRA Drag Racing
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Big Lots
Books-a-Million
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
Golden Corral
Church's Chicken
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Kia
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Adult Standards- Adult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 3120 Amherst St
The listing price of 3120 Amherst St property is $119,900.
The property 3120 Amherst St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50313.
Active Listing: 3120 Amherst St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 3120 Amherst St are: Findley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cattell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), 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 $1,942 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 3120 Amherst St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 3120 Amherst St is 864 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 3120 Amherst St is 1953.
This home is located at 3120 Amherst St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50313 in the Highland Park neighborhood. This 864 square foot home, which was built in 1953, sits on a 0.10 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $119,900.
While more than 67 listings in Des Moines, IA in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 78 listings sold at asking price, and more than 153 were sold below. Between May and June 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 7%. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $216,801, while the average time on the real estate market was 38 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.