Welcome home to this newly renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath home featuring over 1400 sq ft. , all new electrical, siding, windows, gutters, new kitchen, insulation, doors both interior and exterior. You will instantly want to move in once you see the professionally finished hardwood floors, quartz countertops, new bathroom, and upgraded Samsung appliance package. You also will fall in love with the historic Chautauqua Park neighborhood.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
6,520 sq ftLot Size
$228Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Rich Montanaro• Keller Williams Ankeny Metro
Bought with Amanda Kennedy• Century 21 Signature
Source:DMMLS #548659
Redfin Estimate
$180,550
$30K since sold in November 2023$16K since August
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This home's estimate is 41% higher than the average sale price ($128K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome home to this newly renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath home featuring over 1400 sq ft. , all new electrical, siding, windows, gutters, new kitchen, insulation, doors both interior and exterior. You will instantly want to move in once you see the professionally finished hardwood floors, quartz countertops, new bathroom, and upgraded Samsung appliance package. You also will fall in love with the historic Chautauqua Park neighborhood.
DMMLS #537503
May 26, 2017
Sold
$35,000
$44/sq ft
Apr 17, 2017
Listed
$42,000
$53/sq ft
+7
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,204 (+9.2%)
$22,900 + $159,000
$181,900
2024
$2,934 (−5.9%)
$19,800 + $139,800
$159,600
2023
$3,118 (+0.8%)
$19,800 + $139,800
$159,600
2022
$3,092 (+8.1%)
$16,800 + $124,400
$141,200
2021
$2,860 (−3.6%)
$16,800 + $124,400
$141,200
2020
$2,966 (+2.8%)
$16,800 + $124,400
$141,200
2019
$2,884 (+75.4%)
$14,800 + $108,400
$123,200
2018
$1,644 (+0.6%)
$14,800 + $108,400
$123,200
2017
$1,634 (+4.5%)
$12,700 + $49,100
$61,800
2016
$1,564 (+27.4%)
$12,100 + $48,300
$60,400
2013
$1,228
$11,500 + $47,400
$58,900
Tax history for 2011 Avalon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,204 (+9.2%)
$22,900 + $159,000
$181,900
2024
$2,934 (−5.9%)
$19,800 + $139,800
$159,600
2023
$3,118 (+0.8%)
$19,800 + $139,800
$159,600
2022
$3,092 (+8.1%)
$16,800 + $124,400
$141,200
2021
$2,860 (−3.6%)
$16,800 + $124,400
$141,200
2020
$2,966 (+2.8%)
$16,800 + $124,400
$141,200
2019
$2,884 (+75.4%)
$14,800 + $108,400
$123,200
2018
$1,644 (+0.6%)
$14,800 + $108,400
$123,200
2017
$1,634 (+4.5%)
$12,700 + $49,100
$61,800
2016
$1,564 (+27.4%)
$12,100 + $48,300
$60,400
2013
$1,228
$11,500 + $47,400
$58,900
*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
N4
Neighborhood District
N4 is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly with a mix of cottages, constructed mainly of masonry or stone pursuant to House C building type in section 135-2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Aug 18, 2017 • 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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 752
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CHAUTAUQUA PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 791
Building Sq. Ft: 1,543
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOTS 50 & 51 BLK E CHAUTAUQUA PARK
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,520
Legal Lot Number: 50
Legal Block Number: E
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.15
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 791
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,520 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Polk County
APN: 08001199000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$172,000 – $208,000
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