2848 Ridge Rd is a 4,148 square foot house on a 0.31 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $784,593.
Single-familyProperty Type
1901Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$189Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$784,593
$15K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 10.9% higher than the average sale price ($707K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,618 (+1.0%)
$113,300 + $589,400
$702,700
2024
$12,492 (+1.1%)
$104,900 + $547,600
$652,500
2023
$12,358 (+0.8%)
$104,900 + $547,600
$652,500
2022
$12,262 (+7.4%)
$90,400 + $442,800
$533,200
2021
$11,412 (−3.7%)
$90,400 + $442,800
$533,200
2020
$11,850 (+8.0%)
$90,400 + $442,800
$533,200
2019
$10,970 (+1.1%)
$79,600 + $386,300
$465,900
2018
$10,854 (+1.1%)
$79,600 + $386,300
$465,900
2017
$10,732 (+5.5%)
$70,400 + $346,300
$416,700
2016
$10,174 (+7.5%)
$68,200 + $337,100
$405,300
2013
$9,464
$65,700 + $325,900
$391,600
Tax history for 2848 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,618 (+1.0%)
$113,300 + $589,400
$702,700
2024
$12,492 (+1.1%)
$104,900 + $547,600
$652,500
2023
$12,358 (+0.8%)
$104,900 + $547,600
$652,500
2022
$12,262 (+7.4%)
$90,400 + $442,800
$533,200
2021
$11,412 (−3.7%)
$90,400 + $442,800
$533,200
2020
$11,850 (+8.0%)
$90,400 + $442,800
$533,200
2019
$10,970 (+1.1%)
$79,600 + $386,300
$465,900
2018
$10,854 (+1.1%)
$79,600 + $386,300
$465,900
2017
$10,732 (+5.5%)
$70,400 + $346,300
$416,700
2016
$10,174 (+7.5%)
$68,200 + $337,100
$405,300
2013
$9,464
$65,700 + $325,900
$391,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,338
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: OWLS HEAD
Living Sq. Ft: 4,148
Building Sq. Ft: 5,486
Stories Type: 3 Plus
Legal Description: W 1/2 LOT 18 OWLS HEAD
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,400
Legal Lot Number: 18
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.308
Depth Footage: 200
Front Footage: 67
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,148
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1901
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 09005554000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Greenwood Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Callanan Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
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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
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Estimated sale price
$746,000 – $903,000
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