# 3838 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50313 > **TL;DR:** 2bd/1ba single family, $139,000 ($194/sqft), built 1907, 716 sqft. > A/C. Est. $744/mo. Listed 24 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $139,000 | | Price/sqft | $194 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 full | | Square Feet | 716 | | Year Built | 1907 | | Lot Size | 6,621 sqft (0.15 acres) | | Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 24 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $703 | | Estimated Insurance | $41 | | **Total** | **$744** | ## Key Amenities - A/C ## Property Highlights - Built in 1907 - 0.15 acre lot ## Description ### Agent Description Charming Des Moines bungalow with tons of potential! The beautiful stone exterior adds instant character, while inside you'll find a spacious living room that flows easily to the kitchen and both bedrooms. Updates in 2017 include a newer furnace, water heater, and some updated plumbing. The generous backyard offers plenty of room for pets, play, gardening, or entertaining. Centrally located with convenient access to all that Des Moines has to offer, this affordable home is a great opportunity for a first-time buyer or investor! ## Location - **Address:** 3838 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50313 - **County:** Polk - **Coordinates:** 41.630862, -93.634763 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.630862,-93.634763 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Micole Chapman - **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Real Estate Group - **Broker Phone:** (515) 279-6700 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3838-12th-St_Des-Moines_IA_50313_M87239-52526?f=listhub&s=DMAARIA&m=750991&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![3838 12th Street - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a6b95ae361b18a62dafbf8ac9b359bb9l-f4250651625r.jpg) ![3838 12th Street - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a6b95ae361b18a62dafbf8ac9b359bb9l-f2750044048r.jpg) ![3838 12th Street - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a6b95ae361b18a62dafbf8ac9b359bb9l-f2473668042r.jpg) ![3838 12th Street - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a6b95ae361b18a62dafbf8ac9b359bb9l-f1283866709r.jpg) ![3838 12th Street - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a6b95ae361b18a62dafbf8ac9b359bb9l-f2827339938r.jpg) ![3838 12th Street - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a6b95ae361b18a62dafbf8ac9b359bb9l-f1838470236r.jpg) ![3838 12th Street - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a6b95ae361b18a62dafbf8ac9b359bb9l-f3230006005r.jpg) ![3838 12th Street - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a6b95ae361b18a62dafbf8ac9b359bb9l-f451954258r.jpg) ![3838 12th Street - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a6b95ae361b18a62dafbf8ac9b359bb9l-f707951334r.jpg) ![3838 12th Street - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a6b95ae361b18a62dafbf8ac9b359bb9l-f2711057842r.jpg) ![3838 12th Street - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a6b95ae361b18a62dafbf8ac9b359bb9l-f1794233870r.jpg) ![3838 12th Street - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a6b95ae361b18a62dafbf8ac9b359bb9l-f3321645555r.jpg) ![3838 12th Street - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a6b95ae361b18a62dafbf8ac9b359bb9l-f405723381r.jpg) ![3838 12th Street - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a6b95ae361b18a62dafbf8ac9b359bb9l-f3214294807r.jpg) ![3838 12th Street - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a6b95ae361b18a62dafbf8ac9b359bb9l-f2284264299r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 750991 | **Updated:** 2026-10-28 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/3838-12th-street-des-moines-ia-50313-c8fe64b376534f729c9e42b0cd82c4f5) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/3838-12th-street-des-moines-ia-50313-c8fe64b376534f729c9e42b0cd82c4f5#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/3838-12th-street-des-moines-ia-50313-c8fe64b376534f729c9e42b0cd82c4f5", "name": "3838 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50313", "description": "Charming Des Moines bungalow with tons of potential! The beautiful stone exterior adds instant character, while inside you'll find a spacious living room that flows easily to the kitchen and both bedrooms. Updates in 2017 include a newer furnace, water heater, and some updated plumbing. 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