2311 Prospect Rd is a 1,276 square foot house on a 0.3 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $185,349.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$145Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$185,349
$1,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 11% lower than the average sale price ($208K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,642 (−2.7%)
$42,400 + $126,400
$168,800
2024
$2,716 (−1.7%)
$38,500 + $117,000
$155,500
2023
$2,762 (+0.8%)
$38,500 + $117,000
$155,500
2022
$2,740 (+7.8%)
$32,100 + $94,000
$126,100
2021
$2,542 (−3.6%)
$32,100 + $94,000
$126,100
2020
$2,636 (+9.3%)
$32,100 + $94,000
$126,100
2019
$2,412 (+1.2%)
$28,000 + $82,500
$110,500
2018
$2,384 (+3.4%)
$28,000 + $82,500
$110,500
2017
$2,306 (+4.1%)
$24,400 + $73,900
$98,300
2016
$2,216 (+8.2%)
$23,000 + $70,800
$93,800
2013
$2,048
$22,000 + $70,100
$92,100
Tax history for 2311 Prospect Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,642 (−2.7%)
$42,400 + $126,400
$168,800
2024
$2,716 (−1.7%)
$38,500 + $117,000
$155,500
2023
$2,762 (+0.8%)
$38,500 + $117,000
$155,500
2022
$2,740 (+7.8%)
$32,100 + $94,000
$126,100
2021
$2,542 (−3.6%)
$32,100 + $94,000
$126,100
2020
$2,636 (+9.3%)
$32,100 + $94,000
$126,100
2019
$2,412 (+1.2%)
$28,000 + $82,500
$110,500
2018
$2,384 (+3.4%)
$28,000 + $82,500
$110,500
2017
$2,306 (+4.1%)
$24,400 + $73,900
$98,300
2016
$2,216 (+8.2%)
$23,000 + $70,800
$93,800
2013
$2,048
$22,000 + $70,100
$92,100
*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
N3B
Neighborhood District
N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Aug 14, 2025 • Final
Electrical (residential) - other
Electrical
Aug 14, 2025 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
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: 880
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GLEN OAKS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,276
Building Sq. Ft: 2,156
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: LOT 114 GLEN OAKS
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 280
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,959
Legal Lot Number: 114
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.297
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 103
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,276
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08002550000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
3/10
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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, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$177,000 – $214,000
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