Almost 3000 sq ft of finished living space in this ranch home on a hard surface road on the outskirts of town. There are oversized rooms with a primary bedroom that has an attached full bathroom. The lower level is finished with a bedroom, full bathroom, and a family room. The lower-level walks out to an oversized fenced in backyard. The septic was new a few years ago. The property has been mitigated for radon. This home has new deck, siding, roof, and updated windows.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
1.17 acresLot Size
$195Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tammy Starkey• Century 21/Property Professionals
Bought with Tammy Starkey• Century 21/Property Professionals
Spacious Ranch home on a large wooded lot; Screen Porch; Walkout Basement and More. This home is situated on 1.17 acres in a rural subdivision on hard surface roads. .. .the home features a living room, dining room, eat in kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the main level and family room, bedroom and bathroom on the lower level. A radon mitigation system was installed in 2016.
Public Records
May 9, 2006
Sold
$150,000
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,612 (−0.3%)
$51,400 + $220,000
$271,400
2025
$3,624 (+22.7%)
$51,400 + $220,000
$271,400
2024
$2,954 (+5.3%)
$51,400 + $223,500
$274,900
2023
$2,804 (−2.5%)
$51,400 + $240,600
$292,000
2022
$2,876 (−8.2%)
$51,400 + $209,600
$261,000
2021
$3,132 (+2.2%)
$51,400 + $158,700
$210,100
2020
$3,066 (+19.9%)
$51,400 + $158,700
$210,100
2019
$2,558 (−0.5%)
$51,400 + $158,700
$210,100
2018
$2,572 (−1.7%)
$51,400 + $158,700
$210,100
2017
$2,616 (+2.6%)
$50,100 + $115,800
$165,900
2016
$2,550 (−1.8%)
$50,100 + $115,800
$165,900
2015
$2,598 (+10.2%)
$50,100 + $115,000
$165,100
2014
$2,358
$50,100 + $115,000
$165,100
Tax history for 12169 Sylvan Heights Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,612 (−0.3%)
$51,400 + $220,000
$271,400
2025
$3,624 (+22.7%)
$51,400 + $220,000
$271,400
2024
$2,954 (+5.3%)
$51,400 + $223,500
$274,900
2023
$2,804 (−2.5%)
$51,400 + $240,600
$292,000
2022
$2,876 (−8.2%)
$51,400 + $209,600
$261,000
2021
$3,132 (+2.2%)
$51,400 + $158,700
$210,100
2020
$3,066 (+19.9%)
$51,400 + $158,700
$210,100
2019
$2,558 (−0.5%)
$51,400 + $158,700
$210,100
2018
$2,572 (−1.7%)
$51,400 + $158,700
$210,100
2017
$2,616 (+2.6%)
$50,100 + $115,800
$165,900
2016
$2,550 (−1.8%)
$50,100 + $115,800
$165,900
2015
$2,598 (+10.2%)
$50,100 + $115,000
$165,100
2014
$2,358
$50,100 + $115,000
$165,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.17 Acres
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
2,728
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Des Moines County
APN
11-17-451-002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.17
Lot Size Acres: 1.17
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,928
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Golf Course Rd Turn South on Sylvan Heights Rd
Subdivision Name: SYLVAN HEIGHTS 1ST ADD
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,728
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.17 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Des Moines County
APN: 11-17-451-002
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
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Schools
Sunnyside Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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Burlington Community High School
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 106° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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