3858 Ovid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
3 bd 1 ba 1,012 sqft Built 1961 Lot 9,017 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$198,000
Jul 7, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2022 | Sold | $198,000 | MLS #649707 |
| May 31, 2022 | Price changed | $199,900 | MLS #649707 |
| May 20, 2022 | Price changed | $205,000 | MLS #649707 |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Listed | $210,000 | MLS #649707 |
| Jan 21, 2022 | Sold | $80,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $172,600 | $42,200 | $214,800 | $3,614 |
| 2023 | $153,400 | $36,800 | $190,200 | $3,598 |
| 2022 | $122,000 | $30,700 | $152,700 | $3,282 |
| 2021 | $122,000 | $30,700 | $152,700 | $3,240 |
| 2020 | $113,200 | $28,500 | $141,700 | $3,358 |
| 2019 | $113,200 | $28,500 | $141,700 | $3,040 |
| 2018 | $100,300 | $24,600 | $124,900 | $3,002 |
| 2017 | $100,300 | $24,600 | $124,900 | $2,820 |
| 2016 | $93,400 | $22,600 | $116,000 | $2,740 |
| 2015 | $93,400 | $22,600 | $116,000 | $2,528 |
| 2014 | $86,800 | $20,400 | $107,200 | $2,346 |
| 2013 | $86,800 | $20,400 | $107,200 | $2,274 |
| 2012 | $87,000 | $20,400 | $107,400 | $2,388 |
| 2011 | $87,000 | $20,400 | $107,400 | $2,262 |
| 2010 | $94,700 | $22,400 | $117,100 | $2,098 |
| 2009 | $94,700 | $22,400 | $117,100 | $2,042 |
| 2008 | $91,900 | $21,700 | $113,600 | $2,042 |
| 2007 | $91,900 | $21,700 | $113,600 | $2,084 |
Property facts
Year built
1961
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,012 sqft
Lot size
9,017 sqft
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
Ovid Ave
Coordinates
41.62584, -93.53899
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,518
Gross rental yield
9.20%
Implied cap rate
5.98%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 3858 Ovid Ave last sell?
3858 Ovid Ave most recently sold on Jul 7, 2022 for $198,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 3858 Ovid Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 3858 Ovid Ave (year 2025) is $214,800 with $3,614 in property tax.
How does 3858 Ovid Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 8.5% above the last sale price of $198,000.
When was 3858 Ovid Ave built?
3858 Ovid Ave was built in 1961.
How does 3858 Ovid Ave compare to others on Ovid Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Ovid Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Ovid Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 3858 Ovid Ave?
3858 Ovid Ave is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,012 sqft, 9,017 sqft lot single_family.
Is 3858 Ovid Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 3858 Ovid Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 3858 Ovid Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 3858 Ovid Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.6%
Implied 1-yr
-6.5%
2026 Q3
$201.6K
2026 Q4
$197.9K
ZIP 50317 — Median Price History + Forecast
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