Attention investors. .. .This property is a handyman's dream! If you've been looking for a fixer upper, look no further! This property needs some TLC, but for someone looking to earn a little sweat equity it could be a great home or investment property. Come see the possibilities this home has to offer. NFC Lending area for a $10,000 forgivable loan. Motivated Seller! Home being sold AS IS condition. Inspections are for buyer's knowledge only.
DMMLS #320957
Jun 19, 2008
Sold
$22,000
$32/sq ft
Jan 2, 2008
Listed
$34,900
$50/sq ft
+3
This home is a great investment. Could make a perfect rental or a small single family home. It does need a little wrok but has great potential.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,926 (+0.8%)
$37,200 + $62,300
$99,500
2022
$1,910 (+7.9%)
$31,000 + $50,700
$81,700
2021
$1,770 (−3.7%)
$31,000 + $50,700
$81,700
2020
$1,838 (+29.0%)
$31,000 + $50,700
$81,700
2019
$1,424 (+3.5%)
$27,100 + $43,800
$70,900
2018
$1,376 (+4.4%)
$27,100 + $43,800
$70,900
2017
$1,318 (+3.6%)
$23,600 + $28,100
$51,700
2016
$1,272 (+6.7%)
$22,200 + $26,500
$48,700
2013
$1,192
$21,600 + $26,300
$47,900
Tax history for 2530 Prospect Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,926 (+0.8%)
$37,200 + $62,300
$99,500
2022
$1,910 (+7.9%)
$31,000 + $50,700
$81,700
2021
$1,770 (−3.7%)
$31,000 + $50,700
$81,700
2020
$1,838 (+29.0%)
$31,000 + $50,700
$81,700
2019
$1,424 (+3.5%)
$27,100 + $43,800
$70,900
2018
$1,376 (+4.4%)
$27,100 + $43,800
$70,900
2017
$1,318 (+3.6%)
$23,600 + $28,100
$51,700
2016
$1,272 (+6.7%)
$22,200 + $26,500
$48,700
2013
$1,192
$21,600 + $26,300
$47,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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: 97
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GLEN OAKS
Living Sq. Ft: 696
Building Sq. Ft: 793
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: -EX BEG NW COR THN E 49.93F S 6.20F W 49.93F N 6F TO POB- LOTS 150 & 151 GLEN OAKS
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,245
Legal Lot Number: 150
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.258
Depth Footage: 224
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 696
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08042428331026
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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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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Estimated sale price
$115,000 – $139,000
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