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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,604 (+2.0%)
$36,100 + $160,900
$197,000
2024
$3,532 (+2.9%)
$32,500 + $147,000
$179,500
2023
$3,434 (+0.8%)
$32,500 + $147,000
$179,500
2022
$3,408 (+5.8%)
$27,100 + $118,600
$145,700
2021
$3,222 (−3.7%)
$27,100 + $118,600
$145,700
2020
$3,346 (+11.7%)
$27,100 + $118,600
$145,700
2019
$2,996 (+1.0%)
$23,900 + $105,200
$129,100
2018
$2,966 (+21.9%)
$23,900 + $105,200
$129,100
2017
$2,434 (+10.1%)
$20,200 + $91,300
$111,500
2016
$2,210 (−8.8%)
$17,600 + $80,900
$98,500
2013
$2,422
$16,300 + $75,600
$91,900
Tax history for 2808 Boston Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,604 (+2.0%)
$36,100 + $160,900
$197,000
2024
$3,532 (+2.9%)
$32,500 + $147,000
$179,500
2023
$3,434 (+0.8%)
$32,500 + $147,000
$179,500
2022
$3,408 (+5.8%)
$27,100 + $118,600
$145,700
2021
$3,222 (−3.7%)
$27,100 + $118,600
$145,700
2020
$3,346 (+11.7%)
$27,100 + $118,600
$145,700
2019
$2,996 (+1.0%)
$23,900 + $105,200
$129,100
2018
$2,966 (+21.9%)
$23,900 + $105,200
$129,100
2017
$2,434 (+10.1%)
$20,200 + $91,300
$111,500
2016
$2,210 (−8.8%)
$17,600 + $80,900
$98,500
2013
$2,422
$16,300 + $75,600
$91,900
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
80 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
8,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,056
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
08000171000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Feb 2, 2016 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.184
Lot Size Acres: 0.184
Lot Size Dimensions: 80X100
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: RES
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,056
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08000171000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Monroe Elementary School
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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