Est. $1,241 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1700 Lay St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
DMMLS #741677
Jul 10, 2026
Sold
$157,000
$200/sq ft
May 27, 2026
Listing Removed
—
May 27, 2026
Listed
$155,000
$198/sq ft
DMMLS #638741
Nov 19, 2021
Sold
$155,000
$198/sq ft
Oct 11, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 1, 2021
Listed
$155,000
$198/sq ft
+9
Great Location right across the street from Phillips Elementary. 2 Bedrooms on the main level with a third in the basement with an attaching partial bath. Fenced in Backyard, plus size garage, and a three season room off the kitchen.
DMMLS #363892
Apr 23, 2010
Sold
$64,900
$83/sq ft
Mar 17, 2010
Listed
$64,900
$83/sq ft
Mechanics! We're talking about a 26x30 garage here. This property is in move-in condition. There is a family room, bath and non-conforming 3rd bedroom in lower level. Right across the street from Phillips Elementary. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing.
Public Records
Sep 25, 2009
Sold
$117,500
$150/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 4, 2006
Sold
$105,000
$134/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,248 (+2.2%)
$22,900 + $172,600
$195,500
2024
$3,178 (+12.7%)
$19,900 + $152,100
$172,000
2023
$2,820 (+0.9%)
$19,900 + $152,100
$172,000
2022
$2,796 (+6.3%)
$15,700 + $112,800
$128,500
2021
$2,630 (−3.6%)
$15,700 + $112,800
$128,500
2020
$2,728 (+15.4%)
$15,700 + $112,800
$128,500
2019
$2,364 (+1.2%)
$13,900 + $100,100
$114,000
2018
$2,336 (+0.7%)
$13,900 + $100,100
$114,000
2017
$2,320 (+0.3%)
$11,500 + $85,000
$96,500
2016
$2,314 (−5.5%)
$11,100 + $83,200
$94,300
2013
$2,448
$11,000 + $84,800
$95,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
6,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
784
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
06002456001000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 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: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.152
Lot Size Acres: 0.152
Lot Size Dimensions: 60X110
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Zoning: Res
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 350
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,684.90
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 784
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 06002456001000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Phillips Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.0mi
4/10
Goodrell Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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 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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Historical weather
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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
$176,000 – $213,000
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