1908 23rd St is a 838 square foot house on a 5,304 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $107,439.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
5,304 sq ftLot Size
$128Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$107,439
$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 13% lower than the average sale price ($123K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,200 (+2.0%)
$12,400 + $54,200
$66,600
2024
$1,176 (+6.9%)
$11,100 + $48,700
$59,800
2023
$1,100 (+0.7%)
$11,100 + $48,700
$59,800
2022
$1,092 (+4.6%)
$8,900 + $37,800
$46,700
2021
$1,044 (−3.7%)
$8,900 + $37,800
$46,700
2020
$1,084 (+0.9%)
$8,900 + $37,800
$46,700
2019
$1,074 (+0.9%)
$8,000 + $33,800
$41,800
2018
$1,064 (−4.3%)
$8,000 + $33,800
$41,800
2017
$1,112 (−3.3%)
$7,600 + $32,400
$40,000
2016
$1,150 (+7.3%)
$7,100 + $34,000
$41,100
2013
$1,072
$7,400 + $35,900
$43,300
Tax history for 1908 23rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,200 (+2.0%)
$12,400 + $54,200
$66,600
2024
$1,176 (+6.9%)
$11,100 + $48,700
$59,800
2023
$1,100 (+0.7%)
$11,100 + $48,700
$59,800
2022
$1,092 (+4.6%)
$8,900 + $37,800
$46,700
2021
$1,044 (−3.7%)
$8,900 + $37,800
$46,700
2020
$1,084 (+0.9%)
$8,900 + $37,800
$46,700
2019
$1,074 (+0.9%)
$8,000 + $33,800
$41,800
2018
$1,064 (−4.3%)
$8,000 + $33,800
$41,800
2017
$1,112 (−3.3%)
$7,600 + $32,400
$40,000
2016
$1,150 (+7.3%)
$7,100 + $34,000
$41,100
2013
$1,072
$7,400 + $35,900
$43,300
*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
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
Jun 26, 2023 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
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: 838
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: OP OF SD
Living Sq. Ft: 838
Building Sq. Ft: 1,676
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: N 39F W 10RDS S 8RDS LT 36 OP OF SD LTS 36 & 37 OP SEC 33-79-24
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,304
Legal Lot Number: 36
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.122
Depth Footage: 136
Front Footage: 39
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 838
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,304 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08007804000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
3/10
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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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$103,000 – $124,000
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