2405 Farwell Rd is a 1,056 square foot house on a 7,018 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 17, 2024 for $118,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $195,461.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
7,018 sq ftLot Size
$185Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$195,461
$77K since sold in January 2024$5,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 9.5% lower than the average sale price ($216K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
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
Jul 9, 2026 • Active
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Jul 9, 2026 • Active
Row - excavation or obstruction
Grading
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: 796
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LEVERETT PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,056
Building Sq. Ft: 1,852
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 87 LEVERETT PARK
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,018
Legal Lot Number: 87
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.161
Depth Footage: 116
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,056
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,018 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Polk County
APN: 06006827000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Garton Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Goodrell Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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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
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$186,000 – $225,000
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