LOts of updates in this cute little 2 bedroom 1 bath home close to Drake University! New metal roof in 2022, new HVAC in 2021, Updated electrical and plumbing, newer hot water heater, updated kitchen and baths. Basement is dry and has never had issues. Still needs gutters and some conccrete work. Tenants are moving out end of July . Great investment property or perfect for a first time home buyer. $10,000 in NFC funds could be available to buyer to finish off the few projects still needed. All information obtained from Seller and public records.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
6,000 sq ftLot Size
$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Marceen Peters• RE/MAX Precision
Listed by Renee Geurkink• RE/MAX Precision
Contact: (515) 778-3014
Bought with Mariela Mendoza• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with Jorge Ibarra• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Nice starter home or retirement home. Ready to move in today. Hardwood floors through. Some finish down with a bath down.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,636 (+10.2%)
$27,000 + $119,200
$146,200
2025
$2,392 (+13.0%)
$27,000 + $119,200
$146,200
2024
$2,116 (+1.6%)
$23,600 + $105,800
$129,400
2023
$2,082 (+0.9%)
$23,600 + $94,400
$118,000
2022
$2,064 (+6.3%)
$20,000 + $77,200
$97,200
2021
$1,942 (−3.5%)
$20,000 + $77,200
$97,200
2020
$2,012 (+8.1%)
$20,000 + $77,200
$97,200
2019
$1,862 (+1.3%)
$17,700 + $68,700
$86,400
2018
$1,838 (−2.9%)
$17,700 + $68,700
$86,400
2017
$1,892 (+3.4%)
$15,500 + $62,300
$77,800
2016
$1,830 (+7.4%)
$15,400 + $63,100
$78,500
2013
$1,704
$13,400 + $64,200
$77,600
Tax history for 1913 27th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,636 (+10.2%)
$27,000 + $119,200
$146,200
2025
$2,392 (+13.0%)
$27,000 + $119,200
$146,200
2024
$2,116 (+1.6%)
$23,600 + $105,800
$129,400
2023
$2,082 (+0.9%)
$23,600 + $94,400
$118,000
2022
$2,064 (+6.3%)
$20,000 + $77,200
$97,200
2021
$1,942 (−3.5%)
$20,000 + $77,200
$97,200
2020
$2,012 (+8.1%)
$20,000 + $77,200
$97,200
2019
$1,862 (+1.3%)
$17,700 + $68,700
$86,400
2018
$1,838 (−2.9%)
$17,700 + $68,700
$86,400
2017
$1,892 (+3.4%)
$15,500 + $62,300
$77,800
2016
$1,830 (+7.4%)
$15,400 + $63,100
$78,500
2013
$1,704
$13,400 + $64,200
$77,600
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
6,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1954
Sq. Ft.
696
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
08000051000000
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
Jan 7, 2026 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Sep 23, 2015 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
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 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
Basement Information: Partially Finished
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.138
Lot Size Acres: 0.138
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Zoning: N5
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 350
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,350
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 696
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1954
County: Polk County
APN: 08000051000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
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Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
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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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
$165,000 – $200,000
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