Beautiful updated home with a good sized fenced in yard, driveway has extra space for more vehicles. Updates include: New carpet thru out 2 1/2 years ago, New AC, furnace, water heater, new electrical including AFI and GFI. New SS refrigerator. Deck railing is new. Don't miss this home that has been well taken care of and loved and ready for the next home buyer. NFC is available in August 2018.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
6,800 sq ftLot Size
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Eileen Van Kooten-Schmitt• Century 21 Signature
Here is a modestly priced, split foyer home that is walking distance to the Des Moines Zoo! Pride of ownership definitely shines throughout the home. Offers three bedrooms with living area upstairs and in basement. Large deck off the back and an oversized shed.
CIBOR #42068
Aug 10, 2015
Sold
$105,000
$126/sq ft
Mar 26, 2015
Listed
$106,000
$127/sq ft
+17
Here is a modestly priced, split foyer home that is walking distance to the Des Moines Zoo! Pride of ownership definitely shines throughout the home. Offers three bedrooms with living area upstairs and in basement. Large deck off the back and an oversized shed.
DMMLS #323224
Jul 11, 2008
Sold
$94,000
$113/sq ft
Feb 14, 2008
Listed
$93,500
$112/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 9, 2004
Sold
$120,000
$144/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,484 (+2.2%)
$28,300 + $178,800
$207,100
2024
$3,410 (+4.6%)
$24,700 + $159,100
$183,800
2023
$3,260 (+0.8%)
$24,700 + $159,100
$183,800
2022
$3,234 (+9.9%)
$20,200 + $127,000
$147,200
2021
$2,944 (−3.6%)
$20,200 + $127,000
$147,200
2020
$3,054 (+6.4%)
$20,200 + $127,000
$147,200
2019
$2,870 (+1.2%)
$17,400 + $109,200
$126,600
2018
$2,836 (+4.0%)
$17,400 + $109,200
$126,600
2017
$2,728 (−0.9%)
$15,500 + $99,800
$115,300
2016
$2,752 (+7.7%)
$14,700 + $94,700
$109,400
2013
$2,556
$14,800 + $97,500
$112,300
Tax history for 1005 Rittenhouse St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,484 (+2.2%)
$28,300 + $178,800
$207,100
2024
$3,410 (+4.6%)
$24,700 + $159,100
$183,800
2023
$3,260 (+0.8%)
$24,700 + $159,100
$183,800
2022
$3,234 (+9.9%)
$20,200 + $127,000
$147,200
2021
$2,944 (−3.6%)
$20,200 + $127,000
$147,200
2020
$3,054 (+6.4%)
$20,200 + $127,000
$147,200
2019
$2,870 (+1.2%)
$17,400 + $109,200
$126,600
2018
$2,836 (+4.0%)
$17,400 + $109,200
$126,600
2017
$2,728 (−0.9%)
$15,500 + $99,800
$115,300
2016
$2,752 (+7.7%)
$14,700 + $94,700
$109,400
2013
$2,556
$14,800 + $97,500
$112,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
136 ft.
Lot size
6,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
833
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
12004287000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
N3B
Neighborhood District
N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.