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3104 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 — Sold $70,000 by Benjamin Krohn
3104 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Another pre-probate listing closed by Benjamin Krohn in Polk County, IA. Good work.
3104 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Final sold price
SOLD$70,000
What sold at 3104 Garfield Ave, and for how much?
3104 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 sold for $70,000 on May 26, 2026. The listing was handled by Benjamin Krohn of Keller Williams Realty GDM. The property is a residential, 1 bed, 1 bath, 1,027 sq ft, built in 1916. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-probate lead sourced from county death, estate and successor filings in Polk County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 3104 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $70,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 1 bed · 1 bath |
| Building area | 1,027 sq ft |
| Year built | 1916 |
| County | Polk County, IA |
| Listing agent | Benjamin Krohn, Keller Williams Realty GDM |
| APN | 060/06532-001-000 |
| MLS # | 739597 |
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Polk County, Iowa from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 3104 Garfield Ave, Des Moines IA 50317
Property profile
- Address
- 3104 Garfield Ave
- City / state / ZIP
- Des Moines, IA, 50317
- County
- Polk County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 1 bed · 1 bath
- Year built
- 1916
- APN
- 060/06532-001-000
Mailing address
3104 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 09/25/2025
- Assessed value
- $141,000
- MLS #
- 739597
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Sold price per sq ft$68Calculated from a 1,027 sq ft building and $70,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value50%Sold price was 50% of the $141,000 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale243Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio14%Building footprint covers about 14% of the 7,485 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Pre-probate sales rarely move quickly, but Benjamin Krohn of Keller Williams Realty GDM and LPT Realty, LLC got 3104 Garfield Ave, Des Moines IA 50317 in Des Moines closed cleanly. LPT Realty, LLC stepped in as the buyer and the family walked away with the certainty they came in looking for. The home closed at $70,000. Sales like this are why we keep the LeadCruncher pre-probate data fresh, so the right agent reaches the right family at the right time.
- Benjamin Krohn, Keller Williams Realty GDM
- LPT Realty, LLC
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 3104 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 sell for?
3104 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 sold for $70,000 on 05/26/2026.
When did 3104 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 sell?
The transfer of 3104 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 was recorded on in Polk County, IA.
Who sold 3104 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317?
3104 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 was listed by Benjamin Krohn, Keller Williams Realty GDM.
Who represented the buyer of 3104 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317?
The buyer of 3104 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 was represented by LPT Realty, LLC.
What kind of property is 3104 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317?
3104 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 1 bed · 1 bath. It was built in 1916.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Des Moines?
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What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Polk County, Iowa from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Public records and inheritance references
Every figure on this page traces back to a public record. Use the Polk County, Iowa recorder for the deed itself, and these references for the law that governs a pre-probate transfer.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How heirs inherit property — Cornell Law
Overview of probate and how heirs or beneficiaries gain the legal authority to sell inherited real estate — the process behind most pre-probate leads.
- Intestate succession explained — Cornell Law
What happens when an owner dies without a will and property passes to next of kin by law — the most common pre-probate scenario.
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