Great home with lots of room. Can be used as a single family home or a great owner occupied rental duplex/mother-in-law apt. The 2nd brand new kitchen can be used as a dining room or office, 2 car att garage that can be heated. 30' of knotty pine cabinet storage in basement.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
10,100 sq ftLot Size
$162Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by • RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with Shane Guely• RE/MAX Concepts
Source:DMMLS #347773
Redfin Estimate
$264,959
$130K since sold in August 2016$4,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 7.1% higher than the average sale price ($247K) of 6 comparable homes.
Great home with lots of room. Can be used as a single family home or a great owner occupied rental duplex/mother-in-law apt. The 2nd brand new kitchen can be used as a dining room or office, 2 car att garage that can be heated. 30' of knotty pine cabinet storage in basement.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,572 (+2.1%)
$39,500 + $153,100
$192,600
2024
$3,500 (+3.4%)
$35,900 + $142,000
$177,900
2023
$3,386 (+0.8%)
$35,900 + $142,000
$177,900
2022
$3,360 (+6.7%)
$29,900 + $113,800
$143,700
2021
$3,150 (−3.7%)
$29,900 + $113,800
$143,700
2020
$3,272 (−0.5%)
$29,900 + $113,800
$143,700
2019
$3,290 (+10.0%)
$26,100 + $100,100
$126,200
2018
$2,992 (+2.8%)
$26,100 + $100,100
$126,200
2017
$2,910 (+3.2%)
$22,700 + $89,800
$112,500
2016
$2,820 (+17.6%)
$21,400 + $86,200
$107,600
2013
$2,398
$20,500 + $85,600
$106,100
Tax history for 2426 Prospect Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,572 (+2.1%)
$39,500 + $153,100
$192,600
2024
$3,500 (+3.4%)
$35,900 + $142,000
$177,900
2023
$3,386 (+0.8%)
$35,900 + $142,000
$177,900
2022
$3,360 (+6.7%)
$29,900 + $113,800
$143,700
2021
$3,150 (−3.7%)
$29,900 + $113,800
$143,700
2020
$3,272 (−0.5%)
$29,900 + $113,800
$143,700
2019
$3,290 (+10.0%)
$26,100 + $100,100
$126,200
2018
$2,992 (+2.8%)
$26,100 + $100,100
$126,200
2017
$2,910 (+3.2%)
$22,700 + $89,800
$112,500
2016
$2,820 (+17.6%)
$21,400 + $86,200
$107,600
2013
$2,398
$20,500 + $85,600
$106,100
*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
Jan 27, 2021 • Final
Tidemark import - plm
Plumbing
Water heater
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: 1,636
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: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GLEN OAKS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,636
Building Sq. Ft: 3,272
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 166 GLEN OAKS
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,100
Legal Lot Number: 166
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.232
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,636
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,100 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08002598000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2026
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Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$252,000 – $305,000
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