3901 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA, 50313
About This Home
Outstanding Highland Park ranch you won’t want to miss! The main level features a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace, a kitchen with a convenient eat-in area, two comfortable bedrooms, and a full bath. An added sunken living room offers even more space to relax, complete with a second fireplace for extra charm. The finished basement expands your living space with a large family room (featuring a hidden room tucked behind a bookshelf!), two non-conforming bedrooms, and an additional full bath perfect for guests, hobbies, or a home office. Step outside to enjoy a true backyard retreat with a 2-car garage, a large privacy-fenced yard, and a deck that surrounds the above-ground pool. You’ll also love the brick patio, beautiful landscaping, and the newer pool house/she shed with matching finishes, complete with a refrigerator and TV. Conveniently located with easy access to downtown and the interstate, this home offers both comfort and accessibility.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Materials
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Dining Area
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 832
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,100
- Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 07000705000000
- Zoning: R1-60
Features
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Patio & porch: Deck,Open,Patio
- Exterior features: Deck,Fully Fenced,Patio
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Lot size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 78 x 141
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
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,111 | $13,332 |
| Home Insurance * | $214 | $2,568 |
| Property Taxes | $300 | $3,600 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,746 | $20,952 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | Price change | $229,900 |
| 2026-04-09 | Listed for sale | $234,900 |
| 2019-10-03 | Sold | $184,900 |
| 2019-10-03 | Listed for sale | $184,900 |
| 2019-08-26 | Pending sale | $184,900 |
| 2019-08-15 | Price change | $184,900 |
| 2019-08-02 | Listed for sale | $189,900 |
| 2005-05-19 | Sold | $90,000 |
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