This house has an amazing view! Sitting on almost a half-acre, minutes from Drake in a quiet neighborhood. Perfect investment for students going to Drake, people looking for a great plot of land in the city with an amazing view, or anyone looking for a home that needs a little TLC. A/C added in the last 5 years, access from the alley makes access to the home easy despite the steep drive, screened in front porch not included in sqft. Sold as is and priced accordingly.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$154Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Maria Torres• Iowa Realty Jordan Creek
Listed by Alexis Schossow• Iowa Realty Jordan Creek
Bought with Maria Torres• Iowa Realty Jordan Creek
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
816
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
08003668001000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Walk-Out Access
Equipment
Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Details: Brick
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.497
Lot Size Acres: 0.497
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: RES
Property Information
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,693.78
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 816
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08003668001000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Perkins Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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, 15 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$120,000 – $145,000
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