1540 E County Line Rd is a 1,552 square foot house on a 0.71 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $272,556.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.71 acresLot Size
$176Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$272,556
$4,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 20.1% higher than the average sale price ($227K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,208 (+2.2%)
$49,000 + $184,600
$233,600
2024
$4,118 (+23.4%)
$45,400 + $174,400
$219,800
2023
$3,338 (+0.8%)
$45,400 + $174,400
$219,800
2022
$3,310 (+9.5%)
$37,600 + $112,900
$150,500
2021
$3,022 (−3.6%)
$37,600 + $112,900
$150,500
2020
$3,134 (+5.5%)
$37,600 + $112,900
$150,500
2019
$2,970 (+1.2%)
$33,100 + $96,600
$129,700
2018
$2,934 (+6.6%)
$33,100 + $96,600
$129,700
2017
$2,752 (−4.4%)
$30,100 + $88,900
$119,000
2016
$2,878 (+9.7%)
$28,100 + $82,200
$110,300
2013
$2,624
$29,900 + $110,100
$140,000
Tax history for 1540 E County Line Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,208 (+2.2%)
$49,000 + $184,600
$233,600
2024
$4,118 (+23.4%)
$45,400 + $174,400
$219,800
2023
$3,338 (+0.8%)
$45,400 + $174,400
$219,800
2022
$3,310 (+9.5%)
$37,600 + $112,900
$150,500
2021
$3,022 (−3.6%)
$37,600 + $112,900
$150,500
2020
$3,134 (+5.5%)
$37,600 + $112,900
$150,500
2019
$2,970 (+1.2%)
$33,100 + $96,600
$129,700
2018
$2,934 (+6.6%)
$33,100 + $96,600
$129,700
2017
$2,752 (−4.4%)
$30,100 + $88,900
$119,000
2016
$2,878 (+9.7%)
$28,100 + $82,200
$110,300
2013
$2,624
$29,900 + $110,100
$140,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
N1A
Neighborhood District
N1a is intended for large lots for mostly single-household residential houses with a more flexible building form pursuant to House A building type in section 135-2.13 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Sep 10, 2012 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Addition
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,552
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Steam Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SOUTHACRE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,552
Building Sq. Ft: 3,104
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: -EX S 17F- S 215F LT 5 SOUTHACRE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 780
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 30,814
Legal Lot Number: 5
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.707
Depth Footage: 193
Front Footage: 159.5
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,552
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Polk County
APN: 12004646005000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Studebaker Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
McCombs Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$259,000 – $314,000
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