Charming split level home located in the popular Waveland Park neighborhood. Easy access to the interstate and downtown. No offers will be accepted within first 48 hours During the first 20 days a property is in MLS, only owner occupant offers or those from a public entity or designated partner will be considered. Investor offers will be considered after the 20th day if property is still available. This property is eligible under the Freddie Mac First Look Initiative through 3/7/17. Up to $500 credit for HOW of buyer's choice, applies to Owner Occupants only. Home inspection is for buyers knowledge only.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$198Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Seth Walker• RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with Moco Todd• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Source:DMMLS #532541
Redfin Estimate
$173,241
$13K since sold in January 2018$11K since August
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This home's estimate is 3% lower than the average sale price ($179K) of 5 comparable homes.
Charming split level home located in the popular Waveland Park neighborhood. Easy access to the interstate and downtown. No offers will be accepted within first 48 hours During the first 20 days a property is in MLS, only owner occupant offers or those from a public entity or designated partner will be considered. Investor offers will be considered after the 20th day if property is still available. This property is eligible under the Freddie Mac First Look Initiative through 3/7/17. Up to $500 credit for HOW of buyer's choice, applies to Owner Occupants only. Home inspection is for buyers knowledge only.
Public Records
Feb 18, 2005
Sold
$118,000
$135/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,782 (+2.2%)
$49,100 + $172,000
$221,100
2024
$3,702 (−3.5%)
$43,500 + $155,100
$198,600
2023
$3,836 (+0.8%)
$43,500 + $155,100
$198,600
2022
$3,804 (+2.4%)
$38,500 + $133,100
$171,600
2021
$3,714 (−3.6%)
$38,500 + $133,100
$171,600
2020
$3,852 (+21.2%)
$38,500 + $133,100
$171,600
2019
$3,178 (−5.8%)
$35,100 + $122,300
$157,400
2018
$3,374 (+8.3%)
$35,100 + $122,300
$157,400
2017
$3,116 (+8.9%)
$30,700 + $96,100
$126,800
2016
$2,862 (+6.5%)
$27,500 + $87,700
$115,200
2013
$2,688
$25,300 + $82,400
$107,700
Tax history for 1704 45th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,782 (+2.2%)
$49,100 + $172,000
$221,100
2024
$3,702 (−3.5%)
$43,500 + $155,100
$198,600
2023
$3,836 (+0.8%)
$43,500 + $155,100
$198,600
2022
$3,804 (+2.4%)
$38,500 + $133,100
$171,600
2021
$3,714 (−3.6%)
$38,500 + $133,100
$171,600
2020
$3,852 (+21.2%)
$38,500 + $133,100
$171,600
2019
$3,178 (−5.8%)
$35,100 + $122,300
$157,400
2018
$3,374 (+8.3%)
$35,100 + $122,300
$157,400
2017
$3,116 (+8.9%)
$30,700 + $96,100
$126,800
2016
$2,862 (+6.5%)
$27,500 + $87,700
$115,200
2013
$2,688
$25,300 + $82,400
$107,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Mar 10, 2025 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Plumbing
Feb 26, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 864
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Split Level
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PERKINS
Living Sq. Ft: 874
Building Sq. Ft: 1,538
Stories Type: Split Level
Legal Description: LOT 29 PERKINS
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,000
Legal Lot Number: 29
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.161
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 874
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10010367000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Perkins Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
3/10
Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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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
$165,000 – $200,000
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