Great price on this 2 bedroom home. Open floor plan. Private fenced back yard. Large walk-in closet off the master bedroom. Full basement. Own for less than renting. Quick possession.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
5,376 sq ftLot Size
$163Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by • Iowa Realty Valley West
Bought with Joshua Gillum• Gillum Group Real Estate LLC
Lease to own or contract sale, call for details. This home is ready to move in to. New Harmonics flooring in the living room and in the updated kitchen make the entire home very inviting. Brand new bathroom with tile floor, sink, stool and tub/shower. This home also features new appliances in the kitchen. This home features a large walk-in closet off the master bedroom. The entire home in and out has been freshly painted and new pex piping throughout. Take a look and move right in.
Public Records
Jul 9, 2007
Sold
$43,000
$55/sq ft
DMMLS #302240
Jul 6, 2007
Sold
$42,840
$54/sq ft
Mar 14, 2007
Listed
$43,900
$56/sq ft
Great for 1st time buyer or investment property. 2 bedrooms with detached garage and full basement. Needs interior work, paint and carpet. Show and bring offers! Sold AS IS
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,826 (+2.0%)
$12,500 + $88,900
$101,400
2024
$1,790 (+11.0%)
$11,300 + $79,700
$91,000
2023
$1,612 (+0.8%)
$11,300 + $79,700
$91,000
2022
$1,600 (+4.0%)
$9,000 + $59,400
$68,400
2021
$1,538 (−3.6%)
$9,000 + $59,400
$68,400
2020
$1,596 (+1.1%)
$9,000 + $59,400
$68,400
2019
$1,578 (+1.0%)
$8,100 + $53,500
$61,600
2018
$1,562 (+6.0%)
$8,100 + $53,500
$61,600
2017
$1,474 (+1.4%)
$7,700 + $51,000
$58,700
2016
$1,454 (+28.9%)
$7,200 + $47,300
$54,500
2013
$1,128
$7,200 + $47,500
$54,700
Tax history for 2019 23rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,826 (+2.0%)
$12,500 + $88,900
$101,400
2024
$1,790 (+11.0%)
$11,300 + $79,700
$91,000
2023
$1,612 (+0.8%)
$11,300 + $79,700
$91,000
2022
$1,600 (+4.0%)
$9,000 + $59,400
$68,400
2021
$1,538 (−3.6%)
$9,000 + $59,400
$68,400
2020
$1,596 (+1.1%)
$9,000 + $59,400
$68,400
2019
$1,578 (+1.0%)
$8,100 + $53,500
$61,600
2018
$1,562 (+6.0%)
$8,100 + $53,500
$61,600
2017
$1,474 (+1.4%)
$7,700 + $51,000
$58,700
2016
$1,454 (+28.9%)
$7,200 + $47,300
$54,500
2013
$1,128
$7,200 + $47,500
$54,700
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
42 ft.
Lot depth
128 ft.
Lot size
5,376 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
788
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
08002272000000
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
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
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Interior Features
Other Features: Dining Area
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.123
Lot Size Acres: 0.123
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Zoning: R1
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,128
Tax Year: 2013
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.: 788
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,376 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08002272000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Monroe Elementary School
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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$122,000 – $148,000
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