#718581, Matt Mauro, Listing office: RE/MAX Concepts
$299,900 List price
3808 SW 12th St Des Moines, IA 50313
4 beds
1 full
1,872 sqft
0.2 acres
$160 / sqft
House
Property details
About 3808 SW 12th St
Brick ranch side by side duplex. Each unit 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath. Full unfinished bsmt. Very good condition. Property sits off of SW 12th, back west between 2 properties. Very private.
Highlights
Home typeOther
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,872 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.152 Acres
Year built1972
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #720999
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $299,900
- Price/SqFt: $160
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,558
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: On SW 12th. Driveway is between 3800 and 3810. Property sits back west of SW 12th. Very quiet.
- Year Built: 1972
- Living Area: 1,872 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.152 Acres
- MLS Number: 720999
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
- Office Phone: (515) 720-4290
- Listing Agent: Steve Nissly
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2006 | Home Sold | $161,500 |
| Nov 16, 2005 | Home Sold | $158,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $239,900 | $4,558 |
| 2021 | $202,100 | $4,558 |
| 2020 | $175,800 | $4,558 |
| 2019 | $175,800 | $4,320 |
| 2018 | $162,400 | $4,320 |
| 2017 | $162,400 | $4,098 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Park Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•3141 SW 9th St
3
Wright Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•5001 SW 14th St
1
South Union Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•4201 S Union St
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 $41,835. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
43%
<35k
42%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
49%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
College Basketball
Mexican League Soccer
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Books-a-Million
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Logan's Roadhouse
Church's Chicken
Wingstop
What do the neighbors drive?
Hyundai
Toyota
Nissan
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Adult Hits
Christian Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 3808 SW 12th St
The listing price of 3808 SW 12th St property is $299,900.
The property 3808 SW 12th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50313.
Active Listing: 3808 SW 12th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 3808 SW 12th St are: Park Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Wright Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), South Union Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), McCombs Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Virtual Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,558 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on November 9, 2006 for $161,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 3808 SW 12th St has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 3808 SW 12th St is 1,872 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 3808 SW 12th St is 1972.
This home is located at 3808 SW 12th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Gray's Lake neighborhood. This 1,872 square foot home, which was built in 1972, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $299,900.
In June 2025 more than 67 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 78 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 153 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA decreased by 7% between May and June 2025. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 38 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $216,801.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.