Are you handy? Ready to stop paying rent? Looking for a potential equity builder? Here is an opportunity to buy at over $20,000 under current assessment. This home sits far back from the street where traffic isn't an issue. Features include a front and back porch, a 24x26 garage and a 1/2 acre plus lot. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
0.57 acresLot Size
$176Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jason Liechti• BHHS First Realty Westown
Bought with Matt Connolly• Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Source:DMMLS #390801
Redfin Estimate
$130,658
$75K since sold in November 2012$6,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 31.9% lower than the average sale price ($192K) of 6 comparable homes.
Are you handy? Ready to stop paying rent? Looking for a potential equity builder? Here is an opportunity to buy at over $20,000 under current assessment. This home sits far back from the street where traffic isn't an issue. Features include a front and back porch, a 24x26 garage and a 1/2 acre plus lot. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing.
DMMLS #287227
Sep 26, 2006
Sold
$80,000
$108/sq ft
Jul 20, 2006
Listed
$84,500
$114/sq ft
No showings before 7-27-06. Lots of updating done. Hardwood floors, carpeting and vinyl. Nice dining room & kitchen w/ pantry. Lot is . 5710 acres & fenced. 2 car garage plus older 1 car garage. New furnace in 2003.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,040 (+2.1%)
$55,500 + $56,900
$112,400
2024
$1,998 (+4.1%)
$49,800 + $51,800
$101,600
2023
$1,920 (+0.7%)
$49,800 + $51,800
$101,600
2022
$1,906 (+6.2%)
$41,600 + $39,900
$81,500
2021
$1,794 (−3.8%)
$41,600 + $39,900
$81,500
2020
$1,864 (+12.8%)
$41,600 + $39,900
$81,500
2019
$1,652 (+1.0%)
$36,700 + $35,200
$71,900
2018
$1,636 (+12.2%)
$36,700 + $35,200
$71,900
2017
$1,458 (+11.1%)
$31,100 + $30,400
$61,500
2016
$1,312 (−8.4%)
$27,100 + $26,800
$53,900
2013
$1,432
$24,500 + $24,900
$49,400
Tax history for 2727 Hickman Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,040 (+2.1%)
$55,500 + $56,900
$112,400
2024
$1,998 (+4.1%)
$49,800 + $51,800
$101,600
2023
$1,920 (+0.7%)
$49,800 + $51,800
$101,600
2022
$1,906 (+6.2%)
$41,600 + $39,900
$81,500
2021
$1,794 (−3.8%)
$41,600 + $39,900
$81,500
2020
$1,864 (+12.8%)
$41,600 + $39,900
$81,500
2019
$1,652 (+1.0%)
$36,700 + $35,200
$71,900
2018
$1,636 (+12.2%)
$36,700 + $35,200
$71,900
2017
$1,458 (+11.1%)
$31,100 + $30,400
$61,500
2016
$1,312 (−8.4%)
$27,100 + $26,800
$53,900
2013
$1,432
$24,500 + $24,900
$49,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 640
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: Poor
Foundation Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AMARUDE
Living Sq. Ft: 744
Building Sq. Ft: 1,384
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: -EX ST- & -EX N150F- LOT 8 & -EX ST- & -EX N150F- LOT D AMARUDE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 624
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 24,885
Legal Lot Number: 8
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.571
Depth Footage: 315
Front Footage: 79
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 744
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08000085001000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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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Estimated sale price
$125,000 – $151,000
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