2528 Prospect Rd is a 1,524 square foot house on a 0.26 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $181,974.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$119Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$181,974
$1,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 27.5% lower than the average sale price ($251K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$2,162 (+0.8%)
$37,200 + $75,100
$112,300
2022
$2,144 (+2.4%)
$31,000 + $60,700
$91,700
2020
$2,094 (+30.1%)
$31,000 + $60,700
$91,700
2019
$1,610 (−9.2%)
$27,100 + $53,700
$80,800
2018
$1,774 (+9.6%)
$27,100 + $53,700
$80,800
2017
$1,618
$23,600 + $36,300
$59,900
Tax history for 2528 Prospect Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$2,162 (+0.8%)
$37,200 + $75,100
$112,300
2022
$2,144 (+2.4%)
$31,000 + $60,700
$91,700
2020
$2,094 (+30.1%)
$31,000 + $60,700
$91,700
2019
$1,610 (−9.2%)
$27,100 + $53,700
$80,800
2018
$1,774 (+9.6%)
$27,100 + $53,700
$80,800
2017
$1,618
$23,600 + $36,300
$59,900
*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
Jun 6, 2026 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Jun 7, 2019 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Remodel
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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Flat
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GLEN OAKS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,524
Building Sq. Ft: 1,524
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 152 -EX BEG NW COR THN E 49.99F S 6.34F W 50F N 6.20F TO POB- & LOT 153 GLEN OAKS
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 396
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,246
Legal Lot Number: 152
Acres: 0.258
Depth Footage: 231
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,524
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08042428331030
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
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Transit
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$173,000 – $210,000
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