Home features 2 bedrooms 1 bath with full basement. Home needs some TLC. This would make a great rental or first time home -- come see the possibilities.
Listed at over $20,000 less than assessed. Seller is also offering an increased incentive to the buyer at closing of $1,000. "Property is occupied and occupants are not to be disturbed or contacted under any circumstances. Interior inspections are not available and property is being sold "AS IS". Property is sold through auction. The bidding will start on 5/16/15 and end on 5/22/15. A pre-qualification letter from greenlight loans is required with all financed offers.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,876 (+7.7%)
$14,500 + $81,800
$96,300
2025
$1,742 (+2.0%)
$14,500 + $81,800
$96,300
2024
$1,708 (+8.4%)
$13,100 + $73,700
$86,800
2023
$1,576 (+0.8%)
$13,100 + $73,700
$86,800
2022
$1,564 (+4.3%)
$10,400 + $56,500
$66,900
2021
$1,500 (−3.7%)
$10,400 + $56,500
$66,900
2020
$1,558 (+2.4%)
$10,400 + $56,500
$66,900
2019
$1,522 (+1.1%)
$9,400 + $50,700
$60,100
2018
$1,506 (−10.1%)
$9,400 + $50,700
$60,100
2017
$1,676 (+12.5%)
$8,900 + $47,700
$56,600
2016
$1,490 (+7.2%)
$8,300 + $53,700
$62,000
2013
$1,390
$7,500 + $48,600
$56,100
Tax history for 2016 Washington Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,876 (+7.7%)
$14,500 + $81,800
$96,300
2025
$1,742 (+2.0%)
$14,500 + $81,800
$96,300
2024
$1,708 (+8.4%)
$13,100 + $73,700
$86,800
2023
$1,576 (+0.8%)
$13,100 + $73,700
$86,800
2022
$1,564 (+4.3%)
$10,400 + $56,500
$66,900
2021
$1,500 (−3.7%)
$10,400 + $56,500
$66,900
2020
$1,558 (+2.4%)
$10,400 + $56,500
$66,900
2019
$1,522 (+1.1%)
$9,400 + $50,700
$60,100
2018
$1,506 (−10.1%)
$9,400 + $50,700
$60,100
2017
$1,676 (+12.5%)
$8,900 + $47,700
$56,600
2016
$1,490 (+7.2%)
$8,300 + $53,700
$62,000
2013
$1,390
$7,500 + $48,600
$56,100
*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
142 ft.
Lot size
7,100 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
967
Year built
1911
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
08007344000000
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
Jul 7, 2023 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Plumbing
Jun 29, 2023 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
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
Interior Features
Other Features: Dining Area
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.163
Lot Size Acres: 0.163
Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 142
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res
Property Information
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,472
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 967
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,100 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08007344000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
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Schools
King Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$96,000 – $116,000
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