2828 Boston Ave is a 1,920 square foot multi-family home on a 8,450 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $247,892.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
8,450 sq ftLot Size
$129Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$247,892
$1,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 11.2% higher than the average sale price ($223K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,336 (+2.3%)
$38,200 + $184,400
$222,600
2025
$4,238 (+2.1%)
$38,200 + $184,400
$222,600
2024
$4,152 (+4.8%)
$34,300 + $176,800
$211,100
2023
$3,962 (+0.8%)
$34,300 + $176,800
$211,100
2022
$3,932 (+5.6%)
$28,700 + $139,400
$168,100
2021
$3,724 (−3.7%)
$28,700 + $139,400
$168,100
2020
$3,868 (+6.8%)
$28,700 + $139,400
$168,100
2019
$3,622 (+1.0%)
$25,300 + $123,900
$149,200
2018
$3,586 (+12.8%)
$25,300 + $123,900
$149,200
2017
$3,180 (+8.8%)
$21,400 + $113,400
$134,800
2016
$2,922 (−8.2%)
$18,600 + $99,000
$117,600
2013
$3,182
$17,200 + $92,800
$110,000
Tax history for 2828 Boston Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,336 (+2.3%)
$38,200 + $184,400
$222,600
2025
$4,238 (+2.1%)
$38,200 + $184,400
$222,600
2024
$4,152 (+4.8%)
$34,300 + $176,800
$211,100
2023
$3,962 (+0.8%)
$34,300 + $176,800
$211,100
2022
$3,932 (+5.6%)
$28,700 + $139,400
$168,100
2021
$3,724 (−3.7%)
$28,700 + $139,400
$168,100
2020
$3,868 (+6.8%)
$28,700 + $139,400
$168,100
2019
$3,622 (+1.0%)
$25,300 + $123,900
$149,200
2018
$3,586 (+12.8%)
$25,300 + $123,900
$149,200
2017
$3,180 (+8.8%)
$21,400 + $113,400
$134,800
2016
$2,922 (−8.2%)
$18,600 + $99,000
$117,600
2013
$3,182
$17,200 + $92,800
$110,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 960
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Duplex
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ARNOLDS PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,920
Building Sq. Ft: 2,880
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: -EX S 95F W 1/2 & S 126F E 1/2- LOT 10 ARNOLD'S PLACE
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,450
Legal Lot Number: 10
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.194
Depth Footage: 85
Front Footage: 100
County Use Description: DUPLEX
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,920
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,450 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08000172001000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$236,000 – $286,000
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