Why rent when you can move right in? This newly renovated 2 bedroom 1 bath bungalow features many updates of a new home in a convenient centralized location. New windows, refinished original hardwood floors, and a full LED lighting update make this home shine bright! Kitchen extensively updated featuring concrete countertops, all new stainless appliances, and open breakfast bar to the main living area. The update to the bathroom with all new flooring and fixtures completes this modern renovation. Enjoy the extra living space of the 3 seasons front porch. A clean full unfinished basement for plenty of extra storage and/or rec area. Home is located in Neighborhood Finance area and you could use that program to add a brand new garage, ask for details or pick up information on the countertop during your showing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
6,500 sq ftLot Size
$240Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Steven Camerona• Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Bought with Dave Cannon• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source:DMMLS #550172
Redfin Estimate
$155,792
$57K since sold in December 2018$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 5.9% higher than the average sale price ($147K) of 6 comparable homes.
Why rent when you can move right in? This newly renovated 2 bedroom 1 bath bungalow features many updates of a new home in a convenient centralized location. New windows, refinished original hardwood floors, and a full LED lighting update make this home shine bright! Kitchen extensively updated featuring concrete countertops, all new stainless appliances, and open breakfast bar to the main living area. The update to the bathroom with all new flooring and fixtures completes this modern renovation. Enjoy the extra living space of the 3 seasons front porch. A clean full unfinished basement for plenty of extra storage and/or rec area. Home is located in Neighborhood Finance area and you could use that program to add a brand new garage, ask for details or pick up information on the countertop during your showing.
DMMLS #313012
Oct 24, 2007
Sold
$50,000
$77/sq ft
Jun 21, 2007
Listed
$62,900
$97/sq ft
Two bedroom Bungalow. Enclosed front porch, large corner lot, area for garage, full basement, stove & refrigerator included. Immediate possession. NFC.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,584 (+2.1%)
$29,300 + $116,200
$145,500
2024
$2,532
$25,600 + $103,100
$128,700
2023
$2,534 (+0.8%)
$25,600 + $103,100
$128,700
2022
$2,514 (+5.6%)
$21,700 + $85,800
$107,500
2021
$2,380 (−3.8%)
$21,700 + $85,800
$107,500
2020
$2,474 (+39.0%)
$21,700 + $85,800
$107,500
2019
$1,780 (+1.0%)
$19,200 + $76,200
$95,400
2018
$1,762 (−2.7%)
$19,200 + $76,200
$95,400
2017
$1,810 (+15.1%)
$16,800 + $49,400
$66,200
2016
$1,572 (+6.4%)
$16,700 + $50,200
$66,900
2013
$1,478
$14,500 + $44,700
$59,200
Tax history for 1704 26th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,584 (+2.1%)
$29,300 + $116,200
$145,500
2024
$2,532
$25,600 + $103,100
$128,700
2023
$2,534 (+0.8%)
$25,600 + $103,100
$128,700
2022
$2,514 (+5.6%)
$21,700 + $85,800
$107,500
2021
$2,380 (−3.8%)
$21,700 + $85,800
$107,500
2020
$2,474 (+39.0%)
$21,700 + $85,800
$107,500
2019
$1,780 (+1.0%)
$19,200 + $76,200
$95,400
2018
$1,762 (−2.7%)
$19,200 + $76,200
$95,400
2017
$1,810 (+15.1%)
$16,800 + $49,400
$66,200
2016
$1,572 (+6.4%)
$16,700 + $50,200
$66,900
2013
$1,478
$14,500 + $44,700
$59,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 648
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WRENWOOD
Living Sq. Ft: 648
Building Sq. Ft: 1,296
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 2 WRENWOOD
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,500
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.149
Depth Footage: 130
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 648
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Polk County
APN: 08007508000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
3/10
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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, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$149,000 – $180,000
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