See for miles from this hill top acreage within minutes of downtown Des Moines. Over 3,100sf of finished living area with 5 bedrooms including a mother-in-law apartment located on the first floor. The home sits on almost 3 acres. It has 2 deep 2 car garages. There is a large deck. The home has dual pane windows and cement board siding. The home will need some TLC and is priced accordingly. Add your touches and build equity quickly.
Vacant landProperty Type
1960Year Built
2.87 acresLot Size
$99,689Price/Acres
4 car garageParking
Listed by • Iowa Realty Valley West
Bought with Sherry Sadler• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
One of a kind acreage within minutes of downtown Des Moines. Home was originally built in the 1960's & with additions now has 3,220 sq ft per appraisal. Home has a floor plan which allows for alot of privacy yet is great for entertaining. There is a family room on the main floor plus a den/computer room on the 2nd floor. The 3 acre yard is beautifully landscaped and features an above ground heated swimming pool. This home has the space for a mother-in-law apartment. You will like all the storage space with two 2 car detached garages. Relax & enjoy the view of the valley to the south & downtown DSM.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,216 (+1.9%)
$166,500 + $267,900
$434,400
2024
$6,100 (+9.3%)
$166,500 + $267,900
$434,400
2023
$5,580 (+0.6%)
$84,700 + $258,800
$343,500
2022
$5,548 (−2.6%)
$84,700 + $258,800
$343,500
2021
$5,696 (−3.8%)
$83,000 + $179,900
$262,900
2020
$5,922 (+9.8%)
$83,000 + $168,500
$251,500
2019
$5,392 (+3.7%)
$83,000 + $168,500
$251,500
2018
$5,202 (+8.1%)
$66,600 + $156,500
$223,100
2017
$4,814 (−1.6%)
$66,600 + $156,500
$223,100
2016
$4,894 (+8.2%)
$60,000 + $143,700
$203,700
2015
$4,524 (+3.6%)
$60,000 + $143,700
$203,700
2014
$4,366 (−5.3%)
$60,000 + $137,500
$197,500
2013
$4,612
$60,000 + $137,500
$197,500
Tax history for 1649 E County Line Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,216 (+1.9%)
$166,500 + $267,900
$434,400
2024
$6,100 (+9.3%)
$166,500 + $267,900
$434,400
2023
$5,580 (+0.6%)
$84,700 + $258,800
$343,500
2022
$5,548 (−2.6%)
$84,700 + $258,800
$343,500
2021
$5,696 (−3.8%)
$83,000 + $179,900
$262,900
2020
$5,922 (+9.8%)
$83,000 + $168,500
$251,500
2019
$5,392 (+3.7%)
$83,000 + $168,500
$251,500
2018
$5,202 (+8.1%)
$66,600 + $156,500
$223,100
2017
$4,814 (−1.6%)
$66,600 + $156,500
$223,100
2016
$4,894 (+8.2%)
$60,000 + $143,700
$203,700
2015
$4,524 (+3.6%)
$60,000 + $143,700
$203,700
2014
$4,366 (−5.3%)
$60,000 + $137,500
$197,500
2013
$4,612
$60,000 + $137,500
$197,500
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.87 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
3,228
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Warren County
APN
90000020423
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
EX
Mixed Use District
EX is intended for locations and corridors with a mix of light industrial and heavier commercial uses, accommodating higher levels of vehicular traffic than MX districts and a predominance of mid-scale employment uses, such as office, low intensity industrial, and warehouse spaces associated with offices.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Gas station
General retail
Restaurant
Hospital / medical center
Self-Storage / mini-Storage
Hotel / motel
Office
Medical office
Post office
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Partial, Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Cement Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 2.87
Lot Size Acres: 2.87
Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel
Zoning: RES
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,524
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,228
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Warren County
APN: 90000020423
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Studebaker Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
McCombs Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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
$272,000 – $330,000
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