Great investment property in Beaverdale. One side has 768sqft w/ 238sqft in basement and rents for $550, the other side built in 1954 has 924sqft and rents for $625. New updates have been recently added to the west side. These include new carpet, paint, countertop, bath and deck has been completely updated. Wainscoating is through out both sides and both sides have a large eat-in kitchen. Property is a prime location in Beaverdale. Both have central air.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,436 (+2.0%)
$45,600 + $142,800
$188,400
2024
$3,368 (−3.1%)
$41,000 + $130,200
$171,200
2023
$3,476 (+0.8%)
$41,000 + $130,200
$171,200
2022
$3,450 (+2.3%)
$36,200 + $111,300
$147,500
2021
$3,374 (−3.8%)
$36,200 + $111,300
$147,500
2020
$3,506 (+6.6%)
$36,200 + $111,300
$147,500
2019
$3,290 (+1.0%)
$33,100 + $102,100
$135,200
2018
$3,256 (+11.0%)
$33,100 + $102,100
$135,200
2017
$2,934 (+9.2%)
$29,500 + $92,900
$122,400
2016
$2,686 (−7.3%)
$25,800 + $82,700
$108,500
2013
$2,898
$23,800 + $77,300
$101,100
Tax history for 2500 40th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,436 (+2.0%)
$45,600 + $142,800
$188,400
2024
$3,368 (−3.1%)
$41,000 + $130,200
$171,200
2023
$3,476 (+0.8%)
$41,000 + $130,200
$171,200
2022
$3,450 (+2.3%)
$36,200 + $111,300
$147,500
2021
$3,374 (−3.8%)
$36,200 + $111,300
$147,500
2020
$3,506 (+6.6%)
$36,200 + $111,300
$147,500
2019
$3,290 (+1.0%)
$33,100 + $102,100
$135,200
2018
$3,256 (+11.0%)
$33,100 + $102,100
$135,200
2017
$2,934 (+9.2%)
$29,500 + $92,900
$122,400
2016
$2,686 (−7.3%)
$25,800 + $82,700
$108,500
2013
$2,898
$23,800 + $77,300
$101,100
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,008
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10001954000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
N4
Neighborhood District
N4 is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly with a mix of cottages, constructed mainly of masonry or stone pursuant to House C building type in section 135-2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Interior
Room Information
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Equipment
Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Unfurnished
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Other Features: Window Treatments
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding
Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.161
Lot Size Acres: 0.161
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1-60
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,934
Rental Information
Owner Pays: Insurance, Taxes, Water
Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas, Janitorial Service
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas, See Remarks
Location
Multi Unit Information
# Of Units Total: 2
Multi Unit Financial Information
Gross Income: $1,575
HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: Utilities
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10001954000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Hillis Elementary School
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Meredith Middle School
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Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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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
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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
$186,000 – $224,000
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