Here’s your chance to own a charming 1.5-story home in an established neighborhood—why rent when you can invest in yourself and build equity? This move-in-ready home is perfectly located within walking distance to the beloved Simon’s Restaurant and offers a great blend of charm and function. The main level features a spacious great room with beautiful hardwood floors, a galley kitchen with ample cabinetry, two generous bedrooms, and a full bath. Upstairs, you’ll find a versatile space ideal for a third bedroom with a large walk-in closet. The partially finished basement offers even more living space with a cozy family room—perfect for a game-day hangout or man cave—a non-conforming 4th bedroom, and plenty of storage. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard with a shaded patio perfect for grilling and relaxing. The oversized 2-car detached garage provides secure parking and extra storage. A great value with room to grow—don’t miss it!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
6,000 sq ftLot Size
$231Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Brandon Winn• Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Many updates. High efficiency furnace, steel siding, new 2 car garage. Lower level has partial finish and a shower & stool. Hardwood floors. Total SF includes finished attic. Professionbally waterproofed basement, One owner, Potential investment property.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,972 (+6.4%)
$46,500 + $168,300
$214,800
2025
$3,734 (+2.2%)
$46,500 + $168,300
$214,800
2024
$3,654 (+3.5%)
$41,800 + $154,400
$196,200
2023
$3,532 (+0.9%)
$41,800 + $154,400
$196,200
2022
$3,502 (+5.9%)
$35,600 + $123,100
$158,700
2021
$3,306 (−3.6%)
$35,600 + $123,100
$158,700
2020
$3,430 (+16.6%)
$35,600 + $123,100
$158,700
2019
$2,942 (+1.2%)
$31,400 + $109,700
$141,100
2018
$2,908 (+8.1%)
$31,400 + $109,700
$141,100
2017
$2,690 (+6.5%)
$28,300 + $89,700
$118,000
2016
$2,526 (+7.1%)
$25,700 + $82,300
$108,000
2013
$2,358
$24,400 + $90,900
$115,300
Tax history for 1919 52nd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,972 (+6.4%)
$46,500 + $168,300
$214,800
2025
$3,734 (+2.2%)
$46,500 + $168,300
$214,800
2024
$3,654 (+3.5%)
$41,800 + $154,400
$196,200
2023
$3,532 (+0.9%)
$41,800 + $154,400
$196,200
2022
$3,502 (+5.9%)
$35,600 + $123,100
$158,700
2021
$3,306 (−3.6%)
$35,600 + $123,100
$158,700
2020
$3,430 (+16.6%)
$35,600 + $123,100
$158,700
2019
$2,942 (+1.2%)
$31,400 + $109,700
$141,100
2018
$2,908 (+8.1%)
$31,400 + $109,700
$141,100
2017
$2,690 (+6.5%)
$28,300 + $89,700
$118,000
2016
$2,526 (+7.1%)
$25,700 + $82,300
$108,000
2013
$2,358
$24,400 + $90,900
$115,300
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
6,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,037
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10002095000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 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
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Dining Area, Cable TV
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding
Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Chain Link
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.138
Lot Size Acres: 0.138
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X120
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N3B
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 400
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,654
Tax Year: 2023
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: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,037
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10002095000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
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Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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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
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
$229,000 – $277,000
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