$320,000

3948 43rd St Des Moines, IA 50310

$3,800
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,661 sqft
0.3 acres
$193 / sqft
House

Property details

About 3948 43rd St

Welcome home! What a charmer, this home has it all. Recently painted kitchen cabinets with SS appliances greet you off of the main large deck area. Light gleams through all the windows into the HUGE living space on the main level. Owners suite with bath is on main level as well. Upstairs is a great surprise, loft looks over to main level with plenty of space for office, gaming or additional living area, 2 bedrooms flack by bath finish this level out nicely. Basement is rec finished. Great space for additional living area, gym or office. New oversized 2 car garage added in 2024. Large corner lot, with area for a fire pit, garden and plenty of space to play! Come and see!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,661 sqft
Lot size0.255 Acres
Year built1924
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #720616
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile
  • Interior: Dining Area
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Exterior: Deck
  • Architectural Style: One and One Half Story
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $320,000
  • Price/SqFt: $192
  • Annual Tax Amount: $4,856
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: Beaver to Madison east to 43rd on the SW corner.
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Living Area: 1,661 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.255 Acres
  • MLS Number: 720616
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: LPT Realty, LLC
  • Office Phone: (303) 809-9492
  • Listing Agent: Lisa Vance

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3948 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310 - rear view of property with a wooden deck, a shingled roof, and stairs

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3948 43rd St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 06, 2016
Home Sold
$180,000
May 07, 2015
Home Sold
$95,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$261,800$4,856
2021$207,900$4,856
2020$196,100$4,856
2019$196,100$4,680
2018$175,900$4,680
2017$175,900$4,140

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Samuelson Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

3929 Bel Aire Rd

1

Moore Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

3716 50th St

2

Hills Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.4 mi

2401 56th 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 $58,662. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

18%
<35k
68%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

37%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • SoccerSoccer
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Sam's ClubSam's Club

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • WingstopWingstop
  • White CastleWhite Castle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HyundaiHyundai
  • NissanNissan
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 3948 43rd St

The listing price of 3948 43rd St property is $320,000.

The property 3948 43rd St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50310.

Active Listing: 3948 43rd St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 3948 43rd St are: Samuelson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Moore Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Meredith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Urbandale Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Urbandale High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,856 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on July 6, 2016 for $180,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 3948 43rd St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 3948 43rd St is 1,661 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 3948 43rd St is 1924.

This home is located at 3948 43rd St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50310 in the Lower Beaver neighborhood. This 1,661 square foot home, which was built in 1924, sits on a 0.26 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $320,000.

In May 2025 more than 61 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 69 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 143 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 0.9% between April and May 2025. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 42 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,247.

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

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