Property is HUD Owned and is to be sold As-Is, without repairs or warranties.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,580 (+2.1%)
$53,700 + $89,100
$142,800
2024
$2,528 (+2.8%)
$48,200 + $80,300
$128,500
2023
$2,458 (+0.7%)
$48,200 + $80,300
$128,500
2022
$2,440 (−3.5%)
$40,300 + $64,000
$104,300
2021
$2,528 (−15.7%)
$40,300 + $64,000
$104,300
2020
$2,998
$40,300 + $64,000
$104,300
2019
$3,000 (−5.6%)
$35,600 + $56,000
$91,600
2018
$3,177 (+19.9%)
$35,600 + $56,000
$91,600
2017
$2,649 (+36.9%)
$30,100 + $62,100
$92,200
2016
$1,936 (−6.8%)
$26,200 + $54,800
$81,000
2013
$2,078
$23,700 + $49,200
$72,900
Tax history for 2705 Hickman Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,580 (+2.1%)
$53,700 + $89,100
$142,800
2024
$2,528 (+2.8%)
$48,200 + $80,300
$128,500
2023
$2,458 (+0.7%)
$48,200 + $80,300
$128,500
2022
$2,440 (−3.5%)
$40,300 + $64,000
$104,300
2021
$2,528 (−15.7%)
$40,300 + $64,000
$104,300
2020
$2,998
$40,300 + $64,000
$104,300
2019
$3,000 (−5.6%)
$35,600 + $56,000
$91,600
2018
$3,177 (+19.9%)
$35,600 + $56,000
$91,600
2017
$2,649 (+36.9%)
$30,100 + $62,100
$92,200
2016
$1,936 (−6.8%)
$26,200 + $54,800
$81,000
2013
$2,078
$23,700 + $49,200
$72,900
*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
N5
Neighborhood District
N5 is intended to preserve the scale and character of neighborhoods developed with a mix of bungalow and two-story houses, predominantly in the Victorian, Revival, and Arts and Crafts styles pursuant to House D building type in section 135-2.16 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Nov 7, 2025 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
Feb 25, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
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: 968
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MURRAY HILL
Living Sq. Ft: 968
Building Sq. Ft: 1,936
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: -EX N 410F- LT 4 MURRAY HILL
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 432
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 22,796
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.523
Depth Footage: 311
Front Footage: 73
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 968
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08004525000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
3/10
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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
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$182,000 – $220,000
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