3805 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA, 50313
About This Home
NFC is better than ever, with NFC's Advantage Loan! Now receive up to a $15,000 forgivable loan on repairs. Now available with a home purchase a $15,000 down payment Assistance. These are increases in Polk County lending area!! This one Story with Finish attic home has a lot of living space, large eat in kitchen, three bedrooms on the main level, (One bedroom is converted to a main floor laundry), one 3/4 bath, parlor type sitting room or dinning room, den or library or office, according to the Assessors information the main floor area is 1152 sq. ft. Two enclosed porches totaling 320 sq.ft., a canopy deck measuring 48 sq. ft. This home is handicapped accessible via a ramp off the back deck. Total sq.ft.. living space according to the Assessor is 2015 sq. ft. This home was built in 1922, remodeled in 1948. The upper living area is 480 sq. ft., the attic finished area is 383 sq. ft., with two bedrooms and one 3/4 bath. Plenty of storage area in the attic or play area. The dry basement has a work bench and more storage space. The garage is 18 X 34 (2 stalls) with storage possibilities overhead; was built in 1996.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1922
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Metal Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: See Remarks
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Stove
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Features
- Dining Area,Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,015
- Total interior livable area: 2,015 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars,Accessible Approach with Ramp
Details
- Parcel number: 07002498000000
- Zoning: N5
Features
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Lot size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
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 | $1,061 | $12,732 |
| Home Insurance * | $205 | $2,460 |
| Property Taxes | $267 | $3,204 |
| Electricity | $150 | $1,803 |
| Total | $1,683 | $20,196 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | Listed for sale | $250,000 |
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