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3828 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA, 50317

3beds
2baths
1,400sqft
$270,000
$193price/sqft
$2,051/moest. monthly cost
$82,040/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to this nearly 1-acre (0.91-acre) fully fenced property featuring an oversized detached two-car garage. The very spacious living room serves as the heart of the home, providing easy access to every room. The home also offers a formal dining room, three bedrooms, plus a rear porch with the potential to be used as a third bedroom, complete with direct access to the backyard. A full bathroom is conveniently located near the three bedrooms. The mudroom includes a low-threshold shower and laundry area. The partial unfinished basement provides ample shelving for seasonal storage. Outside, you’ll find built-in chicken coops that can stay with the property, making this an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to enjoy a hobby farm or raise backyard chickens. With plenty of outdoor space for gardening, animals, or recreation, this property offers the perfect blend of country living and everyday convenience.

Getting Around

41
WalkingCar-Dependent
31
TransitSome Transit
42
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

2/10
Garton Elementary SchoolGrades PK-50.9 mi
2/10
Goodrell Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.4 mi
2/10
North High SchoolGrades 9-123.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Resale
  • Year built: 1917

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
  • Construction materials: Metal Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Unfinished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 3

Features

  • Separate/Formal Dining Room
  • Flooring: Carpet,Laminate
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,400
  • Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 060/01563000000
  • Zoning: N1B

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.91 Acres
  • Features: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 111 x 357

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Cold Wave
Hail
Heat Wave
Tornado
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,365$16,380
Home Insurance *$200$2,400
Property Taxes $365$4,380
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$2,051$24,612
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$70,320/yr
40% on housing$61,530/yr
45% on housing$54,693/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

Iowa FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,021Commercial: 22
Total Premiums$1.14M
Total Exposure$85.68M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 12.2%
12.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.3%
-2.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$193This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50317$125
Polk County$193

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50317$197
Polk County$213

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-23Listed for sale$270,000
2021-03-24Listing removed--
2020-12-14Sold$185,000
2020-10-28Pending sale$189,000
2020-10-22Listed for sale$189,000
2016-05-11Sold$142,000
2016-05-04Pending sale$142,000
2016-04-03Listed for sale$142,000
2006-01-04Sold$129,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentPerla Roman
BrokerageLPT Realty, LLC

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