Back on Market -- You get another chance at this house! This charming full-brick exterior home boasts historic character and timeless appeal, making it the perfect starter home. The brick exterior provides a maintenance-free exterior, ensuring lasting durability and low upkeep. When you enter the home, you'll be struck with the living room open to the dining area and kitchen. In the dining area, you'll find a wood-burning chimney and brick wall, adding just the right charm to the home for entertaining. On the main floor are two spacious bedrooms and a bright full bath, complemented by original details, including beautiful hardwood floors that enhance the home's inviting atmosphere. The basement features a second bathroom and an egress window, providing potential for additional living space—ready to be finished to suit your needs. The dry basement is in great shape, offering ample storage or the opportunity for future expansion. Outdoors, enjoy the privacy of a fully fenced yard, ideal for pets, gardening, or relaxing. Nestled in an urban area near Drake University, this property offers both convenience and comfort, with easy access to highways, popular restaurants, and downtown. With its combination of historic charm, solid structure, and potential for customization, this home is the perfect place to start your homeownership journey. Note: Seller will include a credit towards a new roof with acceptable offer (see agent remarks for details).
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
8,778 sq ftLot Size
$246Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Nora Crosthwaite• Realty ONE Group Impact
Listed by Justin Niday• Realty ONE Group Impact
Contact: (515) 783-9815
Bought with Molly Bjork• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Adorable and affordable! Move in ready ranch, with lots of character, charm and nicely updated. Hardwood floors throughout, arched doorways and wood burning stove. Newer black appliances, newer windows and newer A/C. Large back yard, with privacy fence, ample parking. This house is so cute, you must get inside. Convenient Westside location. Call a realtor for an appointment today!
Public Records
Sep 27, 2005
Sold
$99,000
$119/sq ft
DMMLS #264974
Aug 6, 2005
Listed
$99,900
$120/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,898 (+20.8%)
$33,000 + $115,800
$148,800
2025
$2,400 (+2.2%)
$33,000 + $115,800
$148,800
2024
$2,348 (+5.1%)
$28,400 + $101,400
$129,800
2023
$2,234 (+0.8%)
$28,400 + $101,400
$129,800
2022
$2,216 (+6.1%)
$22,900 + $80,800
$103,700
2021
$2,088 (−3.5%)
$22,900 + $80,800
$103,700
2020
$2,164 (+4.3%)
$22,900 + $80,800
$103,700
2019
$2,074 (+1.3%)
$20,300 + $72,000
$92,300
2018
$2,048 (+6.8%)
$20,300 + $72,000
$92,300
2017
$1,918 (−10.9%)
$13,300 + $72,400
$85,700
2016
$2,152 (+6.7%)
$12,000 + $67,400
$79,400
2013
$2,016
$14,300 + $75,400
$89,700
Tax history for 3022 School St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,898 (+20.8%)
$33,000 + $115,800
$148,800
2025
$2,400 (+2.2%)
$33,000 + $115,800
$148,800
2024
$2,348 (+5.1%)
$28,400 + $101,400
$129,800
2023
$2,234 (+0.8%)
$28,400 + $101,400
$129,800
2022
$2,216 (+6.1%)
$22,900 + $80,800
$103,700
2021
$2,088 (−3.5%)
$22,900 + $80,800
$103,700
2020
$2,164 (+4.3%)
$22,900 + $80,800
$103,700
2019
$2,074 (+1.3%)
$20,300 + $72,000
$92,300
2018
$2,048 (+6.8%)
$20,300 + $72,000
$92,300
2017
$1,918 (−10.9%)
$13,300 + $72,400
$85,700
2016
$2,152 (+6.7%)
$12,000 + $67,400
$79,400
2013
$2,016
$14,300 + $75,400
$89,700
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,778 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
834
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
09002003000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
N5
Neighborhood District
N5 is intended to preserve the scale and character of neighborhoods developed with a mix of bungalow and two-story houses, predominantly in the Victorian, Revival, and Arts and Crafts styles pursuant to House D building type in section 135-2.16 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
May 29, 2026 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Dec 18, 2013 • Final
Tidemark import - plm
Bathroom
Plumbing
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.