Located on a quiet wooded cul-de-sac street is this 3 BR, 2 bath ranch with finished basement. The home has an updated kitchen, living room, full bathroom and all three bedrooms on the first floor. The finished basement has a family room, laundry and ¾ bath. The 60'x 145´ lot has a fenced back yard with large mature trees. Two blocks from Monroe Elementary School. Between Drake University and Beaverdale.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
8,772 sq ftLot Size
$237Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Rick Wanamaker• Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
This charming 3 bedroom ranch home located in Beaverdale is ready to be lived in and loved. The main floor features hardwood floors and an updated kitchen and bathroom. All three bedrooms are generously sized with ample closet space. The basement features a large family room, mud room off the garage, and a laundry room with a toilet, sink and shower. The backyard is fully fenced and contains a storage shed and large mature trees. Two blocks from the elementary school and easy access to shopping, restaurants and the interstate.
DMMLS #359931
Oct 22, 2010
Sold
$123,000
$135/sq ft
Jan 11, 2010
Listed
$126,500
$139/sq ft
Great neighborhood! Step inside the 3 bedroom ranch. Brand new kitchen (appliances, maple cabinets, counter tops, tile floor). Very large master bedroom, 2 other good size bedrooms with ample closet space. Finished lower level with large family room and mud area by garage entrance. Also, in basement is laundry room with extra shower, sink and toilet. Main level tiled bath is new. Hardwood floors throughout. Large fenced back yard with shed for extra storage. Enjoy the shade under mature trees. 2 blocks from the elementary school, close to Beaverdale, Drake University, restaurants and shopping.
DMMLS #339873
Apr 17, 2009
Sold
$127,000
$139/sq ft
Dec 29, 2008
Listed
$127,500
$140/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 31, 2004
Sold
$114,000
$125/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,742 (+6.5%)
$39,600 + $152,500
$192,100
2025
$3,512 (+2.1%)
$39,600 + $152,500
$192,100
2024
$3,440 (+2.8%)
$35,600 + $139,300
$174,900
2023
$3,346 (+0.7%)
$35,600 + $139,300
$174,900
2022
$3,322 (+5.9%)
$29,700 + $112,300
$142,000
2021
$3,136 (−3.7%)
$29,700 + $112,300
$142,000
2020
$3,258 (+11.7%)
$29,700 + $112,300
$142,000
2019
$2,918 (+1.0%)
$26,200 + $99,500
$125,700
2018
$2,890 (+11.5%)
$26,200 + $99,500
$125,700
2017
$2,592 (+14.1%)
$22,200 + $86,400
$108,600
2016
$2,272 (−8.5%)
$19,300 + $76,500
$95,800
2013
$2,484
$18,800 + $75,400
$94,200
Tax history for 2909 Allison Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,742 (+6.5%)
$39,600 + $152,500
$192,100
2025
$3,512 (+2.1%)
$39,600 + $152,500
$192,100
2024
$3,440 (+2.8%)
$35,600 + $139,300
$174,900
2023
$3,346 (+0.7%)
$35,600 + $139,300
$174,900
2022
$3,322 (+5.9%)
$29,700 + $112,300
$142,000
2021
$3,136 (−3.7%)
$29,700 + $112,300
$142,000
2020
$3,258 (+11.7%)
$29,700 + $112,300
$142,000
2019
$2,918 (+1.0%)
$26,200 + $99,500
$125,700
2018
$2,890 (+11.5%)
$26,200 + $99,500
$125,700
2017
$2,592 (+14.1%)
$22,200 + $86,400
$108,600
2016
$2,272 (−8.5%)
$19,300 + $76,500
$95,800
2013
$2,484
$18,800 + $75,400
$94,200
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
145 ft.
Lot size
8,772 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
912
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
08005640002000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
N3B
Neighborhood District
N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.201
Lot Size Acres: 0.201
Lot Size Dimensions: 60X145
Zoning: RES
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 300
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,618
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 912
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,772 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08005640002000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
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Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
3/10
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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
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7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$206,000 – $249,000
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