3837 Amherst St
Des Moines, IA 50313
3 bd 2 ba 880 sqft Built 1959 Lot 7,755 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$170,000
May 23, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2024 | Sold | $169,999 | DesMoines |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Price changed | $195,000 | DesMoines |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Listed | $205,000 | DesMoines |
| May 23, 2022 | Sold | $170,000 | Public Record |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Listed | $165,000 | MLS #649493 |
| Jun 5, 2018 | Sold | $117,500 | Public Record |
| Jan 3, 2013 | Sold | $105,000 | Public Record |
| Dec 28, 2012 | Sold | $105,000 | DesMoines |
| Sep 17, 2012 | Listed | $109,900 | MLS #406955 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $180,500 | $34,000 | $214,500 | $3,618 |
| 2023 | $160,600 | $29,800 | $190,400 | $3,500 |
| 2022 | $124,200 | $24,300 | $148,500 | $3,474 |
| 2021 | $124,200 | $24,300 | $148,500 | $3,252 |
| 2020 | $109,100 | $21,200 | $130,300 | $3,378 |
| 2019 | $109,100 | $21,200 | $130,300 | $3,062 |
| 2018 | $95,800 | $18,100 | $113,900 | $2,710 |
| 2017 | $95,800 | $18,100 | $113,900 | $2,526 |
| 2016 | $88,700 | $16,500 | $105,200 | $2,454 |
| 2015 | $88,700 | $16,500 | $105,200 | $2,532 |
| 2014 | $90,900 | $16,400 | $107,300 | $2,584 |
| 2013 | $90,900 | $16,400 | $107,300 | $2,504 |
| 2012 | $95,900 | $17,600 | $113,500 | $2,358 |
| 2011 | $95,900 | $17,600 | $113,500 | $2,238 |
| 2010 | $94,400 | $17,600 | $112,000 | $2,008 |
| 2009 | $94,400 | $17,600 | $112,000 | $1,958 |
| 2008 | $88,700 | $16,500 | $105,200 | $1,958 |
| 2007 | $88,700 | $16,500 | $105,200 | $1,654 |
Property facts
Year built
1959
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
880 sqft
Lot size
7,755 sqft
ZIP code
50313
City
Des Moines
Street
Amherst St
Coordinates
41.63084, -93.61110
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,320
Gross rental yield
9.32%
Implied cap rate
6.06%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 3837 Amherst St last sell?
3837 Amherst St most recently sold on May 23, 2022 for $170,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 3837 Amherst St?
The most recent total assessment for 3837 Amherst St (year 2025) is $214,500 with $3,618 in property tax.
How does 3837 Amherst St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 26.2% above the last sale price of $170,000.
When was 3837 Amherst St built?
3837 Amherst St was built in 1959.
How does 3837 Amherst St compare to others on Amherst St?
We track 8 other properties on Amherst St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Amherst St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 3837 Amherst St?
3837 Amherst St is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 880 sqft, 7,755 sqft lot single_family.
Is 3837 Amherst St a flip candidate?
No — 3837 Amherst St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 3837 Amherst St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 3837 Amherst St appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+0.6%
Implied 1-yr
+2.5%
2026 Q3
$228.3K
2026 Q4
$229.7K
ZIP 50313 — Median Price History + Forecast
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