Welcome Home to this gorgeous remodel nestled in the heart of Des Moines! Completely renovated from top to bottom and move in ready! Convenient to shops, entertainment, parks, schools and downtown with easy access to entire metro! All new kitchen and bath, windows, furnace, central air, water heater, water lines, flooring, paint, doors, lighting, fixtures and more throughout! New stainless steel appliances are included for your convenience! Fully fenced backyard, easy to finish basement with high ceilings and plumbed for a 2nd bath. Dining room features sliders to the new deck with a wonderful view of the half acre yard! Located in NFC area, there is free grant money & down payment assistance available for qualified buyers. Seller is willing to contribute to buyer's closing costs with an acceptable offer. Don't wait! Call today and make this YOUR New Home for the New Year!
This sale also includes the District/Parcel #02829-000-000 that is directly behind 1720 28th St, Des Moines, IA
Public Records
Jun 21, 2017
Sold
$61,800
$79/sq ft
DMMLS #271565
Nov 16, 2005
Listed
$83,565
$107/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 15, 2005
Sold
$82,000
$105/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,720 (+9.5%)
$33,800 + $157,100
$190,900
2025
$3,398 (+2.0%)
$33,800 + $157,100
$190,900
2024
$3,330 (+1.5%)
$29,500 + $139,800
$169,300
2023
$3,280 (+0.7%)
$29,500 + $139,800
$169,300
2022
$3,256 (+5.3%)
$25,000 + $114,200
$139,200
2021
$3,092 (−3.7%)
$25,000 + $114,200
$139,200
2020
$3,212 (+9.5%)
$25,000 + $114,200
$139,200
2019
$2,934 (+30.6%)
$22,200 + $101,700
$123,900
2018
$2,246 (−21.7%)
$22,200 + $101,700
$123,900
2017
$2,869 (+40.2%)
$19,400 + $65,000
$84,400
2016
$2,046 (+6.7%)
$19,300 + $66,500
$85,800
2013
$1,918
$17,100 + $59,900
$77,000
Tax history for 1720 28th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,720 (+9.5%)
$33,800 + $157,100
$190,900
2025
$3,398 (+2.0%)
$33,800 + $157,100
$190,900
2024
$3,330 (+1.5%)
$29,500 + $139,800
$169,300
2023
$3,280 (+0.7%)
$29,500 + $139,800
$169,300
2022
$3,256 (+5.3%)
$25,000 + $114,200
$139,200
2021
$3,092 (−3.7%)
$25,000 + $114,200
$139,200
2020
$3,212 (+9.5%)
$25,000 + $114,200
$139,200
2019
$2,934 (+30.6%)
$22,200 + $101,700
$123,900
2018
$2,246 (−21.7%)
$22,200 + $101,700
$123,900
2017
$2,869 (+40.2%)
$19,400 + $65,000
$84,400
2016
$2,046 (+6.7%)
$19,300 + $66,500
$85,800
2013
$1,918
$17,100 + $59,900
$77,000
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
7,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
783
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
08002823000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 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: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Other Features: Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Frame
Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.172
Lot Size Acres: 0.172
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X150
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1-60
Property Information
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,320
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 783
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Polk County
APN: 08002823000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 14 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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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$183,000 – $221,000
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