Affordable and Adorable! This Cape Cod style home offers beautiful hardwood floors in the living room with large picture window. The eat-in kitchen comes with plenty of cabinet and counter space. White refrigerator and stove are included. Two bedrooms on the main level feature carpet and new ceiling fans. Both are near the updated full bath. There is more! Upstairs holds two bedrooms with built-ins for extra storage. 2nd bathroom is nearby. Need more space? Check out the lower level for laundry, extra storage and potential for future finish. Relax on the large deck overlooking the private backyard with wooded view. New vinyl siding will be installed very soon. This location is near school, shopping and an easy commute to downtown or suburbs. Neighborhood Finance offers up to $10,000 forgivable loan for qualified improvements for approved buyers. Make this your Home Sweet Home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
7,560 sq ftLot Size
$193Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Pennie Carroll• Pennie Carroll & Associates
Move in ready. Immaculate Cape Cod style. 4 large bedrooms. Full and half baths. Nice deck off kitchen overlooks wooded area. New appliances all stay. Hardwood floor in living room. New upgraded tile back splash in kitchen. Central air. Storage shed stays with property. Nice neighborhood. Quick possession possible.
DMMLS #417906
Aug 23, 2013
Sold
$47,000
$44/sq ft
May 15, 2013
Listed
$47,900
$45/sq ft
DMMLS #407196
Sep 21, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Sep 24, 2012
Listed
$70,000
$65/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 4, 2004
Sold
$91,500
$86/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,906 (+2.2%)
$34,200 + $135,400
$169,600
2024
$2,844 (+3.6%)
$30,700 + $124,300
$155,000
2023
$2,746 (+0.8%)
$30,700 + $124,300
$155,000
2022
$2,724 (+12.8%)
$25,600 + $99,800
$125,400
2021
$2,414 (−11.6%)
$25,600 + $99,800
$125,400
2020
$2,730 (+12.2%)
$25,600 + $99,800
$125,400
2019
$2,434 (−3.3%)
$22,600 + $82,700
$105,300
2018
$2,518 (+15.9%)
$22,600 + $82,700
$105,300
2017
$2,172 (+11.3%)
$19,100 + $71,500
$90,600
2016
$1,952 (+3.2%)
$16,600 + $63,700
$80,300
2013
$1,892
$15,100 + $58,400
$73,500
Tax history for 2311 26th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,906 (+2.2%)
$34,200 + $135,400
$169,600
2024
$2,844 (+3.6%)
$30,700 + $124,300
$155,000
2023
$2,746 (+0.8%)
$30,700 + $124,300
$155,000
2022
$2,724 (+12.8%)
$25,600 + $99,800
$125,400
2021
$2,414 (−11.6%)
$25,600 + $99,800
$125,400
2020
$2,730 (+12.2%)
$25,600 + $99,800
$125,400
2019
$2,434 (−3.3%)
$22,600 + $82,700
$105,300
2018
$2,518 (+15.9%)
$22,600 + $82,700
$105,300
2017
$2,172 (+11.3%)
$19,100 + $71,500
$90,600
2016
$1,952 (+3.2%)
$16,600 + $63,700
$80,300
2013
$1,892
$15,100 + $58,400
$73,500
*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
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
63 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
7,560 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,069
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
08007083000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Frame
Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.174
Lot Size Acres: 0.174
Lot Size Dimensions: 63X120
Zoning: R1-60
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,466
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,069
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,560 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08007083000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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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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, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$196,000 – $237,000
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