Ranch home with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Spacious family room with dining area. Unfinished basement and close to many amenities. HUD home sold AS IS. Listing #161-262528. Earnest deposit $500 must be certified funds. Visit HUDHomeStore website for EXACT bid deadlines and for closing costs info, to view reports, and to review bidding. INCLUDE EMAIL ADDRESS IN BID SUBMISSION. All inspections are for buyers knowledge only. Managed by Chronos Solutions.
Really great starter home. Lots of finish in basement. Stove and refrigerator stay, ready for you to move in now!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,232 (+2.0%)
$29,900 + $94,100
$124,000
2024
$2,188 (+2.4%)
$26,900 + $84,300
$111,200
2023
$2,136 (+0.8%)
$26,900 + $84,300
$111,200
2022
$2,120 (+6.7%)
$22,400 + $68,200
$90,600
2021
$1,986 (−3.8%)
$22,400 + $68,200
$90,600
2020
$2,064 (+12.7%)
$22,400 + $68,200
$90,600
2019
$1,832 (+1.0%)
$19,800 + $59,800
$79,600
2018
$1,814 (+13.1%)
$19,800 + $59,800
$79,600
2017
$1,604 (+24.9%)
$16,700 + $51,500
$68,200
2016
$1,284 (−8.3%)
$14,600 + $44,700
$59,300
2013
$1,400
$14,000 + $43,000
$57,000
Tax history for 1920 27th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,232 (+2.0%)
$29,900 + $94,100
$124,000
2024
$2,188 (+2.4%)
$26,900 + $84,300
$111,200
2023
$2,136 (+0.8%)
$26,900 + $84,300
$111,200
2022
$2,120 (+6.7%)
$22,400 + $68,200
$90,600
2021
$1,986 (−3.8%)
$22,400 + $68,200
$90,600
2020
$2,064 (+12.7%)
$22,400 + $68,200
$90,600
2019
$1,832 (+1.0%)
$19,800 + $59,800
$79,600
2018
$1,814 (+13.1%)
$19,800 + $59,800
$79,600
2017
$1,604 (+24.9%)
$16,700 + $51,500
$68,200
2016
$1,284 (−8.3%)
$14,600 + $44,700
$59,300
2013
$1,400
$14,000 + $43,000
$57,000
*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
49 ft.
Lot depth
134 ft.
Lot size
6,619 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
768
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
08004816000000
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
Aug 20, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Jun 25, 2025 • Final
Residential other building
Addition
Remodel
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
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Other Features: Dining Area
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.152
Lot Size Acres: 0.152
Lot Size Dimensions: 49X134
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,516
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: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 768
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,619 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08004816000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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
$132,000 – $160,000
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