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Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
6,500 sq ftLot Size
$139Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jeff Kinion• Realty ONE Group Impact
Contact: (515) 577-1941
Bought with Tom Stender-Custer• Century 21 Signature
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
130 ft.
Lot size
6,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,042
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
08006447000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 24, 2026.
N5
Neighborhood District
N5 is intended to preserve the scale and character of neighborhoods developed with a mix of bungalow and two-story houses, predominantly in the Victorian, Revival, and Arts and Crafts styles pursuant to House D building type in section 135-2.16 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Jan 6, 2026 • Final
Electrical (residential) - other
Electrical
Remodel
Dec 30, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
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: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Wood Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.149
Lot Size Acres: 0.149
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X130
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res
Property Information
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,047.89
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,042
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08006447000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Perkins Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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 103° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$138,000 – $167,000
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