2505 Terrace Rd is a 1,785 square foot house on a 0.48 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $377,697.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$212Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$377,697
$20K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 27.2% lower than the average sale price ($519K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,318 (+8.0%)
$125,800 + $212,800
$338,600
2024
$5,848 (−1.7%)
$116,500 + $198,200
$314,700
2023
$5,952 (+0.8%)
$116,500 + $198,200
$314,700
2022
$5,904 (+7.3%)
$100,400 + $161,000
$261,400
2021
$5,502 (−3.7%)
$100,400 + $161,000
$261,400
2020
$5,712 (+8.1%)
$100,400 + $161,000
$261,400
2019
$5,284 (+1.1%)
$88,400 + $140,700
$229,100
2018
$5,224 (+0.2%)
$88,400 + $140,700
$229,100
2017
$5,212 (+14.0%)
$78,200 + $126,900
$205,100
2016
$4,572 (+9.4%)
$75,700 + $125,500
$201,200
2013
$4,178
$67,300 + $113,500
$180,800
Tax history for 2505 Terrace Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,318 (+8.0%)
$125,800 + $212,800
$338,600
2024
$5,848 (−1.7%)
$116,500 + $198,200
$314,700
2023
$5,952 (+0.8%)
$116,500 + $198,200
$314,700
2022
$5,904 (+7.3%)
$100,400 + $161,000
$261,400
2021
$5,502 (−3.7%)
$100,400 + $161,000
$261,400
2020
$5,712 (+8.1%)
$100,400 + $161,000
$261,400
2019
$5,284 (+1.1%)
$88,400 + $140,700
$229,100
2018
$5,224 (+0.2%)
$88,400 + $140,700
$229,100
2017
$5,212 (+14.0%)
$78,200 + $126,900
$205,100
2016
$4,572 (+9.4%)
$75,700 + $125,500
$201,200
2013
$4,178
$67,300 + $113,500
$180,800
*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
N1B
Neighborhood District
N1b is intended for larger lots for mostly single-household residential houses within a more traditional neighborhood setting pursuant to House A building type in section 135-2.13 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Nov 30, 2023 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Water heater
Nov 15, 2023 • 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: 560
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: THE POLK & HUBBELL PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,785
Building Sq. Ft: 2,345
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: LOT 20 THE POLK & HUBBELL PARK
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 720
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,700
Legal Lot Number: 20
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.475
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,785
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Polk County
APN: 02002000000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Greenwood Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Callanan Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
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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, 1 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
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U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$359,000 – $435,000
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