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3513 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA, 50317

2beds
2baths
1,480sqft
$249,000
$168price/sqft
$1,911/moest. monthly cost
$76,440/yrincome needed

About This Home

Step into a home where everything has already been done for you so you can simply move in and start enjoying it from day one. This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath ranch sits on a spacious, landscaped half-acre lot, giving you room to breathe, relax, and make it your own. You'll love how the open-concept layout brings everyone together, whether you're hosting friends or enjoying a quiet night in. The kitchen offers plenty of space to cook, gather, and create memories, with newer appliances ready for your next meal. Just off the main area, the cozy living room provides the perfect spot to unwind at the end of the day. Your primary suite, complete with a large closet and ensuite featuring a jetted whirlpool tub perfect for relaxing after a long day. Throughout the home, warm hardwood floors and stylish accent walls create a sense of comfort and character you'll appreciate every day. Outside, you'll have the space and flexibility you've been looking for, whether it's working in the detached 2-car garage, setting up a workshop, or simply enjoying the extra storage with two sheds. Major updates like the newer roof, siding, furnace, A/C, and added insulation mean fewer worries and more time enjoying your home. With thoughtful updates, modern comforts, and plenty of space inside and out, this is the kind of home you'll truly love living in.

Getting Around

33
WalkingCar-Dependent
36
TransitSome Transit
35
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

1/10
1/10
Hoyt Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.8 mi
2/10
East High SchoolGrades 9-123.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1931

Materials

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

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Basement: Crawl Space

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

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

Features

  • Dining Area,Eat-in Kitchen

Heating & Cooling

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

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,480
  • Total interior livable area: 1,480 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 06005022000000
  • Zoning: NA3

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Fencing: Wood

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.45 Acres
  • Features: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 72 x 272

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

  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hail
Heat Wave
Strong Wind
Tornado

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 $1,259$15,108
Home Insurance *$184$2,208
Property Taxes $347$4,164
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$1,911$22,932
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$65,520/yr
40% on housing$57,330/yr
45% on housing$50,960/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

$168This 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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-20Listed for sale$252,500
2024-02-29Sold$227,000
2024-01-25Pending sale$235,000
2024-01-16Price change$235,000
2023-11-28Price change$240,000
2023-11-20Price change$245,000
2023-11-10Listed for sale$250,000
2010-06-16Sold$116,000
2010-03-27Listed for sale$119,900
2000-03-03Sold$74,500
1997-09-18Sold$71,565

For Sale by Agent

AgentJoanne May, RE/MAX Concepts
BrokerageRE/MAX Concepts

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