3515 SW 28th St is a 1,161 square foot house on a 0.26 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $272,699.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$235Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$272,699
$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 17.4% lower than the average sale price ($330K) of 5 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,878 (+2.1%)
$50,000 + $204,400
$254,400
2024
$4,780 (+6.2%)
$47,100 + $195,900
$243,000
2023
$4,500 (+0.8%)
$47,100 + $195,900
$243,000
2022
$4,464 (+0.2%)
$37,800 + $153,100
$190,900
2021
$4,456 (−3.8%)
$37,800 + $153,100
$190,900
2020
$4,630 (+7.7%)
$37,800 + $153,100
$190,900
2019
$4,300 (+1.0%)
$35,700 + $142,900
$178,600
2018
$4,256 (+10.0%)
$35,700 + $142,900
$178,600
2017
$3,870 (+3.3%)
$31,100 + $128,900
$160,000
2016
$3,746 (+6.6%)
$27,500 + $115,600
$143,100
2013
$3,514
$26,700 + $114,300
$141,000
Tax history for 3515 SW 28th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,878 (+2.1%)
$50,000 + $204,400
$254,400
2024
$4,780 (+6.2%)
$47,100 + $195,900
$243,000
2023
$4,500 (+0.8%)
$47,100 + $195,900
$243,000
2022
$4,464 (+0.2%)
$37,800 + $153,100
$190,900
2021
$4,456 (−3.8%)
$37,800 + $153,100
$190,900
2020
$4,630 (+7.7%)
$37,800 + $153,100
$190,900
2019
$4,300 (+1.0%)
$35,700 + $142,900
$178,600
2018
$4,256 (+10.0%)
$35,700 + $142,900
$178,600
2017
$3,870 (+3.3%)
$31,100 + $128,900
$160,000
2016
$3,746 (+6.6%)
$27,500 + $115,600
$143,100
2013
$3,514
$26,700 + $114,300
$141,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Mar 11, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Sep 26, 2024 • Final
Row - sidewalk and approach
Grading
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,134
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Split Foyer
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SOUTHERN GARDENS 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,161
Building Sq. Ft: 1,895
Stories Type: Split Foyer
Legal Description: LT 26 SOUTHERN GARDENS PLAT 2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,200
Legal Lot Number: 26
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.257
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 80
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,161
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 01004661059000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Jefferson Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Brody Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
2/10
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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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U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$260,000 – $314,000
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