*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
NX2
Neighborhood Mix District
NX2 is intended for a mix of single household houses with appropriately scaled and detailed multiple-household building types in the same neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Mar 25, 2026 • Final
Commercial or multi-family residential building
Fire sprinkler
Nov 20, 2025 • Final
Mechanical (commercial)
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: 2,920
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Shingle Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Apartment
Pool Information
Pool Type: Commercial
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ROSS PLACE
Gross Sq. Ft: 149,519
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 6,049
Building Sq. Ft: 21,067
# of Stories: 3
Legal Description: -EX N 37F ST- E 375F LT 1 DUHIGG PLACE; AND -EX ST & S 135F- LT 3 & ALL LTS 1 & 2 ROSS PLACE
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 9
Land Sq. Ft: 482,993
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 11.088
Zoning Code: R-3
County Use Description: APARTMENT
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Average Wiring
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 149,519
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 11.09 acres
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08005898003000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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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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.