Here is a chance to own a fixer upper in a great area!!! Located next to Blank Park Zoo, this house provides the perfect opportunity to flip or own rental property. Want a home at a great price and enjoy home improvement projects! This is the house for you!! This home is sold AS IS and all inspections are for buyer information only. Seller firm at asking price.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
6,800 sq ftLot Size
$154Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Laura Oswald• Iowa Realty Waukee
Bought with Ken Kauzlarich• Iowa Realty Valley West
Awesome investment opportunity in this two bedroom fixer upper. Nice sized living room and kitchen. Home inspection is for buyers knowledge only. Water will NOT be turned on. Purchaser should utilize alternative means to determine plumbing condition such as an air pressure test.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,064 (+2.1%)
$28,300 + $88,900
$117,200
2024
$2,022 (+8.6%)
$24,700 + $78,100
$102,800
2023
$1,862 (+0.8%)
$24,700 + $78,100
$102,800
2022
$1,848 (+9.1%)
$20,200 + $58,800
$79,000
2021
$1,694 (−3.8%)
$20,200 + $58,800
$79,000
2020
$1,760 (+6.7%)
$20,200 + $58,800
$79,000
2019
$1,650 (+1.0%)
$17,400 + $50,500
$67,900
2018
$1,634 (+3.3%)
$17,400 + $50,500
$67,900
2017
$1,582 (−0.1%)
$15,500 + $45,900
$61,400
2016
$1,584 (+7.6%)
$14,700 + $43,800
$58,500
2013
$1,472
$14,800 + $44,800
$59,600
Tax history for 1009 Rittenhouse St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,064 (+2.1%)
$28,300 + $88,900
$117,200
2024
$2,022 (+8.6%)
$24,700 + $78,100
$102,800
2023
$1,862 (+0.8%)
$24,700 + $78,100
$102,800
2022
$1,848 (+9.1%)
$20,200 + $58,800
$79,000
2021
$1,694 (−3.8%)
$20,200 + $58,800
$79,000
2020
$1,760 (+6.7%)
$20,200 + $58,800
$79,000
2019
$1,650 (+1.0%)
$17,400 + $50,500
$67,900
2018
$1,634 (+3.3%)
$17,400 + $50,500
$67,900
2017
$1,582 (−0.1%)
$15,500 + $45,900
$61,400
2016
$1,584 (+7.6%)
$14,700 + $43,800
$58,500
2013
$1,472
$14,800 + $44,800
$59,600
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
136 ft.
Lot size
6,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
685
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
12004288000000
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Jun 20, 2012 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Storage
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.156
Lot Size Acres: 0.156
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X136
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res
Property Information
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,824.85
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 685
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 12004288000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Morris Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
McCombs Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
2/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$101,000 – $122,000
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