Great home in a great location! This lovely home features original oak floors and woodwork and spacious living and formal dining room; three large bedrooms upstairs have very large closets and lots of wonderful light. The bonus room on the first floor could be used as a den or additional bedroom. A second, new bath has been installed on the first floor. Upgrades include new light fixtures and upgraded electric; new plumbing which includes a new line from the house to the street; high efficiency Amana furnace and air conditioning; new roof; basement waterproofing. This home would be perfect for a family, or great for an investor.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
6,600 sq ftLot Size
$142Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Stephanie Asklof• BHHS First Realty Westown
Move right in - the work has already been done! This lovely home features original oak floors and woodwork, and spacious living room and formal dining room. The three large upstairs bedrooms have very large closets and lots of windows for great light. The bonus room on the first floor can be used as a den, home office, or extra bedroom. The MANY upgrades include: new light fixtures and upgraded electric; new plumbing which includes a new main water line to the house from the street; high efficiency Amana furnace and air conditioning; new roof; new stove and dryer; basement waterproofing. Consider NFC Financing in this beautifully maintained home in a lovely, peaceful neighborhood only minutes from downtown.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,918 (+2.0%)
$29,700 + $192,300
$222,000
2024
$3,840 (+2.9%)
$26,000 + $169,200
$195,200
2023
$3,730 (+0.8%)
$26,000 + $169,200
$195,200
2022
$3,702 (+5.5%)
$22,000 + $136,300
$158,300
2021
$3,508 (−3.8%)
$22,000 + $136,300
$158,300
2020
$3,646 (+7.2%)
$22,000 + $136,300
$158,300
2019
$3,402 (+1.0%)
$19,500 + $121,100
$140,600
2018
$3,368 (−2.5%)
$19,500 + $121,100
$140,600
2017
$3,456 (+42.3%)
$17,100 + $109,500
$126,600
2016
$2,428 (+14.4%)
$17,000 + $110,800
$127,800
2013
$2,122
$14,800 + $76,600
$91,400
Tax history for 1809 27th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,918 (+2.0%)
$29,700 + $192,300
$222,000
2024
$3,840 (+2.9%)
$26,000 + $169,200
$195,200
2023
$3,730 (+0.8%)
$26,000 + $169,200
$195,200
2022
$3,702 (+5.5%)
$22,000 + $136,300
$158,300
2021
$3,508 (−3.8%)
$22,000 + $136,300
$158,300
2020
$3,646 (+7.2%)
$22,000 + $136,300
$158,300
2019
$3,402 (+1.0%)
$19,500 + $121,100
$140,600
2018
$3,368 (−2.5%)
$19,500 + $121,100
$140,600
2017
$3,456 (+42.3%)
$17,100 + $109,500
$126,600
2016
$2,428 (+14.4%)
$17,000 + $110,800
$127,800
2013
$2,122
$14,800 + $76,600
$91,400
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
132 ft.
Lot size
6,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1932
Sq. Ft.
1,680
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
08007515000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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
May 7, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
May 5, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Bathroom
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
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Carport
Parking
Features: Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Frame
Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.152
Lot Size Acres: 0.152
Lot Size Dimensions: 50x132
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: RES
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,351
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: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,680
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1932
County: Polk County
APN: 08007515000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
3/10
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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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
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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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$227,000 – $275,000
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