218 Terrace Rd is a 1,032 square foot house on a 8,082 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $266,793.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
8,082 sq ftLot Size
$259Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$266,793
$3,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 16.2% higher than the average sale price ($230K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,420 (+2.2%)
$70,000 + $178,300
$248,300
2024
$4,326 (−0.1%)
$64,800 + $165,600
$230,400
2023
$4,332 (+0.8%)
$64,800 + $165,600
$230,400
2022
$4,298 (+7.7%)
$55,900 + $136,800
$192,700
2021
$3,990 (−3.6%)
$55,900 + $136,800
$192,700
2020
$4,140 (+8.7%)
$55,900 + $136,800
$192,700
2019
$3,810 (+1.2%)
$49,200 + $119,300
$168,500
2018
$3,766 (+1.3%)
$49,200 + $119,300
$168,500
2017
$3,718 (+8.8%)
$43,500 + $106,800
$150,300
2016
$3,416 (+6.5%)
$42,100 + $103,900
$146,000
2013
$3,208
$39,100 + $98,200
$137,300
Tax history for 218 Terrace Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,420 (+2.2%)
$70,000 + $178,300
$248,300
2024
$4,326 (−0.1%)
$64,800 + $165,600
$230,400
2023
$4,332 (+0.8%)
$64,800 + $165,600
$230,400
2022
$4,298 (+7.7%)
$55,900 + $136,800
$192,700
2021
$3,990 (−3.6%)
$55,900 + $136,800
$192,700
2020
$4,140 (+8.7%)
$55,900 + $136,800
$192,700
2019
$3,810 (+1.2%)
$49,200 + $119,300
$168,500
2018
$3,766 (+1.3%)
$49,200 + $119,300
$168,500
2017
$3,718 (+8.8%)
$43,500 + $106,800
$150,300
2016
$3,416 (+6.5%)
$42,100 + $103,900
$146,000
2013
$3,208
$39,100 + $98,200
$137,300
*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
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 11, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Water heater
Mar 5, 2024 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 832
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MOINGONA PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,032
Building Sq. Ft: 2,084
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: LOT 41 MOINGONA PARK
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 220
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,082
Legal Lot Number: 41
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.186
Depth Footage: 161
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,032
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,082 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 02001878000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Greenwood Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Callanan Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
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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, 1 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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$254,000 – $307,000
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