Nice 3 bedroom ranch sitting on almost 1/3 acre in great SW location just west of Blank Park Zoo!! It would make a great starter home or empty nester home. One bedroom is currently being used as first-floor laundry room, but has a closet. The 24 x 24 garage and large driveway give plenty of room for cars. Enjoy the landscaping, well manicured yard and perennials.
Affordable and Adorable! This well cared for home makes a great starter home or empty nester paradise. Step inside to living room with picture window for views of mature neighborhood. Three bedrooms are near the full bathroom. One bedroom is currently converted to the first floor laundry room. Eat-in kitchen includes all appliances. The window above the sink makes clean up little easier. Lower level includes some finish with office and rec room. Storage and opportunity for laundry area complete the basement. The oversized two car garage and large driveway give plenty of room for the cars. Enjoy the landscaping, well manicured yard and perennials. This neighborhood is near Blank Park Zoo, golfing, shopping, schools & busline. Make this your next Home Sweet Home!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,542 (+2.1%)
$34,000 + $165,100
$199,100
2024
$3,470 (+5.5%)
$29,700 + $146,700
$176,400
2023
$3,290 (+0.7%)
$29,700 + $146,700
$176,400
2022
$3,266 (+8.5%)
$24,300 + $115,300
$139,600
2021
$3,010 (−3.7%)
$24,300 + $115,300
$139,600
2020
$3,126 (+6.3%)
$24,300 + $115,300
$139,600
2019
$2,942 (+1.0%)
$20,900 + $99,700
$120,600
2018
$2,912 (+15.1%)
$20,900 + $99,700
$120,600
2017
$2,530 (+2.3%)
$18,600 + $90,900
$109,500
2016
$2,474 (+7.8%)
$17,600 + $87,700
$105,300
2013
$2,296
$17,400 + $87,700
$105,100
Tax history for 1040 Rittenhouse St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,542 (+2.1%)
$34,000 + $165,100
$199,100
2024
$3,470 (+5.5%)
$29,700 + $146,700
$176,400
2023
$3,290 (+0.7%)
$29,700 + $146,700
$176,400
2022
$3,266 (+8.5%)
$24,300 + $115,300
$139,600
2021
$3,010 (−3.7%)
$24,300 + $115,300
$139,600
2020
$3,126 (+6.3%)
$24,300 + $115,300
$139,600
2019
$2,942 (+1.0%)
$20,900 + $99,700
$120,600
2018
$2,912 (+15.1%)
$20,900 + $99,700
$120,600
2017
$2,530 (+2.3%)
$18,600 + $90,900
$109,500
2016
$2,474 (+7.8%)
$17,600 + $87,700
$105,300
2013
$2,296
$17,400 + $87,700
$105,100
*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
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
136 ft.
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
910
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
12004294000000
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
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Interior Features
Accessibility Features: Grab Bars
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.312
Lot Size Acres: 0.312
Lot Size Dimensions: 100X136
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1-60
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 600
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,458
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 910
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 12004294000000
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 • 2.8mi
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
$204,000 – $247,000
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