Welcome Home! 2229 Bennett Ave has been renovated throughout! If you are looking for a turn key home that backs up to trees this is it! Finish work - New flooring, paint, full kitchen gut/remodel, full bath gut/remodel and lighting was replaced. Structurally - New windows, electrical service update, insulation and drywall. New HVAC 2022. This charmer has two beds and a third room that could work great for an office or nursery that is attached to one of the beds. With inventory so low this is one not to miss. This home is priced for the buyer in mind and won't last long. Call your Realtor today for your next buying appointment today. All information obtained from Seller and public records.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
5,960 sq ftLot Size
$233Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Eric Quiner• RE/MAX Precision
Bought with Martha Miller Johnson• RE/MAX Concepts
Is this the perfect home for you? This could also be a great opportunity for a homeowner or investor who is ready to put in some sweat equity. Cozy bungalow features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, full. The living/dining room is nice sized, great for friend and family get-togethers. Full unfinished basement, partially fenced yard. The home is conveniently located and provides EASY ACCESS to bus routes, freeway, downtown, and many other local amenities. There may be NFC funds available on this home it is located in the Green NFC lending map area.
DMMLS #597186
Jan 14, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jan 9, 2020
Listed
$55,000
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,692 (+5.5%)
$30,900 + $118,200
$149,100
2025
$2,552 (+2.2%)
$30,900 + $118,200
$149,100
2024
$2,496 (+16.9%)
$28,100 + $109,200
$137,300
2023
$2,136 (+0.8%)
$28,100 + $109,200
$137,300
2022
$2,118 (−2.2%)
$23,400 + $67,200
$90,600
2021
$2,166 (+24.0%)
$23,400 + $67,200
$90,600
2020
$1,746 (+11.1%)
$23,400 + $67,200
$90,600
2019
$1,572 (+1.4%)
$20,400 + $59,100
$79,500
2018
$1,550 (+2.6%)
$20,400 + $59,100
$79,500
2017
$1,510 (+6.0%)
$17,800 + $52,500
$70,300
2016
$1,424 (+8.7%)
$16,700 + $50,900
$67,600
2013
$1,310
$15,900 + $49,700
$65,600
Tax history for 2229 Bennett Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,692 (+5.5%)
$30,900 + $118,200
$149,100
2025
$2,552 (+2.2%)
$30,900 + $118,200
$149,100
2024
$2,496 (+16.9%)
$28,100 + $109,200
$137,300
2023
$2,136 (+0.8%)
$28,100 + $109,200
$137,300
2022
$2,118 (−2.2%)
$23,400 + $67,200
$90,600
2021
$2,166 (+24.0%)
$23,400 + $67,200
$90,600
2020
$1,746 (+11.1%)
$23,400 + $67,200
$90,600
2019
$1,572 (+1.4%)
$20,400 + $59,100
$79,500
2018
$1,550 (+2.6%)
$20,400 + $59,100
$79,500
2017
$1,510 (+6.0%)
$17,800 + $52,500
$70,300
2016
$1,424 (+8.7%)
$16,700 + $50,900
$67,600
2013
$1,310
$15,900 + $49,700
$65,600
*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
40 ft.
Lot depth
149 ft.
Lot size
5,960 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
708
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
08003106000000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Apr 24, 2023 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - hvac changeout
HVAC
Feb 21, 2022 • Final
Electrical (residential) - service update
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
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.137
Lot Size Acres: 0.137
Lot Size Dimensions: 40X149
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N3A
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,308
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.: 708
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,960 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Polk County
APN: 08003106000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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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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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$157,000 – $191,000
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