$150,000

3844 Columbia St Des Moines, IA 50313

$1,781
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
816 sqft
$184 / sqft
House

Property details

About 3844 Columbia St

Welcome to this affordable ranch home located in northeast Des Moines. This home features 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom on the main level. On the lower level you'll find another bathroom and 2 non-conforming bedrooms. Sold as-is. All information obtained from seller and public records.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size816 sqft
Year built1914
MLS #717430

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • List Price: $150,000
  • Price/SqFt: $183
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,862
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: From E 14th Street to E Euclid Avenue, right onto Columbia Street. House is on the left.
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Living Area: 816 SqFt
  • MLS Number: 717430
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
  • Office Phone: (515) 223-9492
  • Office Email: info@precisiondsm.com
  • Listing Agent: Hector Rodriguez-Ramirez

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3844 Columbia St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 19, 2019
Home Sold
$112,000
Mar 21, 2018
Home Sold
$40,000
Feb 11, 2014
Home Sold
$25,000
Aug 09, 2004
Home Sold
$38,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$104,300$1,862
2021$82,700$1,862
2020$71,800$1,862
2019$71,800$1,658
2018$62,300$1,658
2017$62,300$1,534

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Madison Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

806 Hoffman Ave

3

Oak Park Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

3928 6th Ave

4

Findley Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

3025 Oxford 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 $48,866. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

26%
<35k
71%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

41%
Single, No Kids
18%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • RockRock
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 3844 Columbia St

The listing price of 3844 Columbia St property is $150,000.

The property 3844 Columbia St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50313.

Active Listing: 3844 Columbia St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 3844 Columbia St are: Madison Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Oak Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Findley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Woodside Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Saydel High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,862 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on March 19, 2019 for $112,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 3844 Columbia St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 3844 Columbia St is 816 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 3844 Columbia St is 1914.

This home is located at 3844 Columbia St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50313 in the Highland Park neighborhood. This 816 square foot home was built in 1914. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $150,000.

In April 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 49 sold above asking price, over 141 sold below and more than 58 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 41 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,000.

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

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