All brick duplex in great location on busline, close to library, shopping and schools. Shows cute with hardwood floors, large bedroom, spacious living area, and full basement. Basement has waterproofing with sump pumps added, newer furnace and HWH in unit 1904. Leases with property.
DMMLS #434351
Mar 30, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Apr 21, 2014
Listed
$148,000
$104/sq ft
DMMLS #306478
Aug 6, 2007
Sold
$122,000
$86/sq ft
May 9, 2007
Listed
$125,000
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,940 (+2.0%)
$61,800 + $207,700
$269,500
2024
$4,842 (+3.0%)
$55,500 + $190,600
$246,100
2023
$4,702 (+0.8%)
$55,500 + $190,600
$246,100
2022
$4,666 (+6.0%)
$47,400 + $152,100
$199,500
2021
$4,402 (−15.7%)
$47,400 + $152,100
$199,500
2020
$5,224 (+20.7%)
$47,400 + $152,100
$199,500
2019
$4,326 (+1.0%)
$41,800 + $134,600
$176,400
2018
$4,284 (+7.3%)
$41,800 + $134,600
$176,400
2017
$3,992 (+6.6%)
$37,700 + $123,300
$161,000
2016
$3,744 (+6.7%)
$34,200 + $113,400
$147,600
2013
$3,510
$32,000 + $108,900
$140,900
Tax history for 1904 52nd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,940 (+2.0%)
$61,800 + $207,700
$269,500
2024
$4,842 (+3.0%)
$55,500 + $190,600
$246,100
2023
$4,702 (+0.8%)
$55,500 + $190,600
$246,100
2022
$4,666 (+6.0%)
$47,400 + $152,100
$199,500
2021
$4,402 (−15.7%)
$47,400 + $152,100
$199,500
2020
$5,224 (+20.7%)
$47,400 + $152,100
$199,500
2019
$4,326 (+1.0%)
$41,800 + $134,600
$176,400
2018
$4,284 (+7.3%)
$41,800 + $134,600
$176,400
2017
$3,992 (+6.6%)
$37,700 + $123,300
$161,000
2016
$3,744 (+6.7%)
$34,200 + $113,400
$147,600
2013
$3,510
$32,000 + $108,900
$140,900
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
57 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,980 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,424
Year built
1950
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Polk County
APN
10008897000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Equipment
Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Brick
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.183
Lot Size Acres: 0.183
Lot Size Dimensions: 57X140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N3B
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,402
Rental Information
Owner Pays: Insurance, Taxes
Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas, Water
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,424
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,980 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10008897000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
1/10
Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
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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
$227,000 – $274,000
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