Stately South of Grand 2 story with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and over 3000 SF of finish on a large private wooded lot. Features include screened porch, playhouse, carriage house loft garage, hardwood floors, high ceilings, new baths, 1st floor laundry, 2 family rooms (1st and 2nd floor) with a large playroom on 3rd floor or 5th bedroom. Historic Owls Head neighborhood,
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$329Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Marcia Wanamaker• Iowa Realty Valley West
Listed by Rick Wanamaker• Iowa Realty Valley West
Bought with Scott Rundall• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with Dawn Vandermillen• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Stately South of Grand 2 story. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and over 3000 SF of finish on a wooded lot. Many perennials, screened porch, and playhouse. Carriage house loft garage, hardwood flrs, high ceilings, leaded glass which adds to the character of this lovely family home. This Owls Head home is in move-in condition. It has 2 family rooms (1st and 2nd floor) with a large playroom on 3rd floor or 5th bedroom. New baths, 1st floor laundry, great neighborhood make this home a pure delight!
Public Records
Dec 18, 2007
Sold
$442,500
$174/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,756 (+2.0%)
$123,600 + $552,700
$676,300
2024
$12,500 (+1.7%)
$114,500 + $520,900
$635,400
2023
$12,296 (+0.8%)
$114,500 + $520,900
$635,400
2022
$12,202 (+6.4%)
$98,700 + $423,000
$521,700
2021
$11,464 (−1.9%)
$98,700 + $423,000
$521,700
2020
$11,682 (+7.3%)
$98,700 + $423,000
$521,700
2019
$10,892 (+1.1%)
$86,800 + $372,600
$459,400
2018
$10,776
$86,800 + $372,600
$459,400
2017
$10,786 (+4.6%)
$76,800 + $337,000
$413,800
2016
$10,312 (+5.0%)
$74,400 + $332,900
$407,300
2013
$9,820
$71,800 + $325,000
$396,800
Tax history for 2800 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,756 (+2.0%)
$123,600 + $552,700
$676,300
2024
$12,500 (+1.7%)
$114,500 + $520,900
$635,400
2023
$12,296 (+0.8%)
$114,500 + $520,900
$635,400
2022
$12,202 (+6.4%)
$98,700 + $423,000
$521,700
2021
$11,464 (−1.9%)
$98,700 + $423,000
$521,700
2020
$11,682 (+7.3%)
$98,700 + $423,000
$521,700
2019
$10,892 (+1.1%)
$86,800 + $372,600
$459,400
2018
$10,776
$86,800 + $372,600
$459,400
2017
$10,786 (+4.6%)
$76,800 + $337,000
$413,800
2016
$10,312 (+5.0%)
$74,400 + $332,900
$407,300
2013
$9,820
$71,800 + $325,000
$396,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
97 ft.
Lot depth
200 ft.
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
1945
Sq. Ft.
2,538
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
09005549000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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
May 3, 2013 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Grading
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
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Wood Burning
Interior Features
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Wood Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.445
Lot Size Acres: 0.445
Lot Size Dimensions: 97 X 200
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 374
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $10,892
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,538
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Polk County
APN: 09005549000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Greenwood Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Callanan Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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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
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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