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#716762, Marc Olson, Listing Office: Re/max Concepts-Nevada
$249,900 List price
3845 E Tiffin Ave Des Moines, IA 50317
$2,968
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,140 sqft
0.2 acres
$219 / sqft
House
Property details
About 3845 E Tiffin Ave
Affordable & Adorable! Over 1,200 sqft of love and care has gone into this ranch home from the inside out. Step into beautiful hardwood flooring complemented with painted trim. The living room with a large picture window brings in plenty of sunshine and views of the mature neighborhood. Dining area is open making the conversation with guests easy and room for an extended table. You will love the updated kitchen with updated appliances! Three bedrooms are near the updated bathroom with a huge tub! One of the bedrooms (primary bedroom) features a ½ bath. The lower level has a laundry area and potential for future finish. Step outside to the fenced in yard with a large patio & storage shed. Check out the well cared for landscaping. The oversized two car garage holds the cars + more! Maintenance free siding is easy to care for. In 2014 the home also added NEW AC, NEW roof, NEW electrical panel and NEW furnace to name just a few. The location has easy access to amenities of Altoona & Pleasant Hill, schools and parks. The bike trail is nearby for hours of walking and riding. It is a short commute to downtown and near Bypass 5 & I-235/80. Check out the $10,000 forgivable grant through Neighborhood Finance towards approved home projects for approved buyers. Welcome Home to Sheridan Park!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,140 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.175 Acres
Year built1963
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #716785
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Dining Area, Cable TV
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Fully Fenced, Patio
- Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $249,900
- Price/SqFt: $219
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,194
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Hubbell or Easton to E. 38th to Tiffin, East to home.
- Year Built: 1963
- Living Area: 1,140 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.175 Acres
- MLS Number: 716785
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Pennie Carroll & Associates
- Office Phone: (515) 490-8025
- Listing Agent: Pennie Carroll
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2014 | Home Sold | $75,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $176,500 | $3,194 |
| 2021 | $141,700 | $3,194 |
| 2020 | $132,000 | $3,194 |
| 2019 | $132,000 | $2,854 |
| 2018 | $116,000 | $2,854 |
| 2017 | $116,000 | $2,702 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
Brubaker Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•2900 E 42nd St
6
Delaware Elementary
Public District PK-5
1.4 mi
•4401 E 46th St
2
Stowe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•1411 E 33rd 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 $65,304. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
23%
<35k
54%
35k-100k
24%
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?
28%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
31%
Married, No Kids
24%
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
21%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
College Basketball
Horse Races
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Dillards
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Wingstop
Logan's Roadhouse
LongHorn Steakhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Nissan
Hyundai
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Christian Adult Contemporary
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 3845 E Tiffin Ave
The listing price of 3845 E Tiffin Ave property is $249,900.
The property 3845 E Tiffin Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50317.
Active Listing: 3845 E Tiffin Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 3845 E Tiffin Ave are: Brubaker Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Delaware Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Stowe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Hoyt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Goodrell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Saydel High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,194 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on July 10, 2014 for $75,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 3845 E Tiffin Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 3845 E Tiffin Ave is 1,140 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 3845 E Tiffin Ave is 1963.
This home is located at 3845 E Tiffin Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50317 in the Sheridan Gardens neighborhood. This 1,140 square foot home, which was built in 1963, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $249,900.
In March 2025 more than 35 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 42 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 124 were sold below. In March 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 6.3% more homes for sale than in February. While the average time on the market in March 2025 was 47 days, the median list price was $215,179.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.