You will fall in love with this charming 2 bedroom Cape Cod style home. This home is located in a quiet tree lined street that is only a couple blocks north of Drake University. Walking distance to Drake and shopping. Charming neighborhood where nature abounds. Newer siding and some replacement windows. Very nice rec room in lower level with two egress windows. Previous owner installed a basement system to insure wall stability and dryness. Great potential to make it your own. You will also enjoy countless evening barbecues on your private patio next to nature or listen to the morning birds as you sip yourfirst cup of coffee! Come and enjoy and make this one your home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
6,500 sq ftLot Size
$312Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Patrick Weigel• Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Contact: 515-231-7910
Bought with NON- MEMBER• CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Quiet street, spacious home with 2 bedrooms, 1 & 3/4 bath. Close to Drake. NFC available for a garage.
DMMLS #382030
May 24, 2011
Sold
$50,000
$81/sq ft
Mar 31, 2011
Listed
$50,000
$81/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 14, 2011
Sold
$125,466
$204/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,420 (+9.0%)
$29,300 + $146,300
$175,600
2025
$3,138 (+2.1%)
$29,300 + $146,300
$175,600
2024
$3,074 (−0.6%)
$25,600 + $130,700
$156,300
2023
$3,092 (+0.8%)
$25,600 + $130,700
$156,300
2022
$3,068 (+13.4%)
$21,700 + $109,500
$131,200
2021
$2,706 (−3.5%)
$21,700 + $109,500
$131,200
2020
$2,804 (+18.7%)
$21,700 + $109,500
$131,200
2019
$2,362 (−7.9%)
$19,200 + $97,800
$117,000
2018
$2,564 (−3.2%)
$19,200 + $97,800
$117,000
2017
$2,648 (+14.7%)
$16,800 + $79,600
$96,400
2016
$2,308 (+6.5%)
$16,700 + $81,200
$97,900
2013
$2,168
$14,600 + $72,300
$86,900
Tax history for 1717 26th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,420 (+9.0%)
$29,300 + $146,300
$175,600
2025
$3,138 (+2.1%)
$29,300 + $146,300
$175,600
2024
$3,074 (−0.6%)
$25,600 + $130,700
$156,300
2023
$3,092 (+0.8%)
$25,600 + $130,700
$156,300
2022
$3,068 (+13.4%)
$21,700 + $109,500
$131,200
2021
$2,706 (−3.5%)
$21,700 + $109,500
$131,200
2020
$2,804 (+18.7%)
$21,700 + $109,500
$131,200
2019
$2,362 (−7.9%)
$19,200 + $97,800
$117,000
2018
$2,564 (−3.2%)
$19,200 + $97,800
$117,000
2017
$2,648 (+14.7%)
$16,800 + $79,600
$96,400
2016
$2,308 (+6.5%)
$16,700 + $81,200
$97,900
2013
$2,168
$14,600 + $72,300
$86,900
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
130 ft.
Lot size
6,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,029
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
08007524000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 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
Feb 16, 2012 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Remodel
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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1029.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 616
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
Foundation Details: Block
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size : 6500.0
Lot Size Dimensions: 50' x 130'
Lot Size Area: 6,500
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Zoning: Residential
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Des Moines
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,029
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08007524000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®
AttributionContact: 515-231-7910
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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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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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$183,000 – $222,000
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