$184,500

3815 Carpenter Ave Des Moines, IA 50311

$2,191
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,031 sqft
0.2 acres
$179 / sqft
House

Property details

About 3815 Carpenter Ave

Charming and affordable bungalow on a quiet dead-end street! Enjoy the convenience of this prime location. Step inside to find hardwoods, an updated kitchen, and a long living room/eat in dining area. The layout features two bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. A fenced-in backyard and a basement offers endless possibilities for a buyer to make their own. Schedule your showing today.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,031 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.157 Acres
Year built1918
MLS #713799

Summary

  • MLS Number: 713799
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Iowa Realty Beaverdale
  • Office Phone: (515) 453-6862
  • Listing Agent: Kathryn Driscoll

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bungalow with stucco siding, central AC, and a front yard

$184,500

3815 Carpenter Ave

$2,191

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Nov 14, 2019
Home Sold
$95,000
Nov 16, 2012
Home Sold
$35,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$137,600$2,484
2021$117,700$2,484
2020$104,600$2,484
2019$104,600$2,090
2018$86,300$2,064
2017$86,300$1,854

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Perkins Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

4301 College Ave

3

Hubbell Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

800 42nd St

1

Monroe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

2250 30th 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 $34,819. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

50%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

68%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

9%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
63%
18-34 yrs old
21%
35-64 yrs old
4%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • SoccerSoccer
  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses
  • Yoga/pilatesYoga/pilates

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • QdobaQdoba
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MazdaMazda
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 3815 Carpenter Ave

This home is located at 3815 Carpenter Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50311 in the Drake neighborhood. This 1,031 square foot home, which was built in 1918, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $184,500.

Des Moines, IA housing market in March 2025 saw over 35 listings sold above listed price, more than 42 sold at listed price and over 124 sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 6.3% between February and March 2025. Listings spent 47 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $215,179 during the same period.

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

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