What a great opportunity to own a ranch home on a corner lot near to amenities and a school. There has been a fire inside the home so it will need extensive remodeling. It has a fully fenced yard with a storage shed and a two car detached garage. There is a large rear patio. Property is being sold As-Is. Inspections are for buyers knowledge only. Buyer will be responsible for all abstracting costs. Seller is The Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This property was built prior to 1978 and lead based paint potentially exists. This property may qualify for seller financing (Vendee). This is a must see!
Est. $1,215 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3946 50th St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
DMMLS #740452
Jul 2, 2026
Sold
$75,000
$95/sq ft
May 21, 2026
Pending
—
May 8, 2026
Listed
$77,000
$98/sq ft
DMMLS #657004
Oct 3, 2022
Sold
$187,000
$238/sq ft
Aug 17, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 4, 2022
Price Changed
$189,000
$240/sq ft
Jul 25, 2022
Listed
$195,000
$248/sq ft
+22
Lots of extra touches. 1st floor bedroom with cedar closet and extra cedar closet. Vaulted ceiling in living room, new main bathroom up, fresh paint, newer flooring in most of the house. Could have a 2nd bedroom upstairs. Pull down to partially finished loft with possibilities. Basement has family room with bar area, egress window. Partition to bedroom, full bath with jet tub and shower. Large laundry area. Outside fenced, drainage tiles around yard. Deck former garage can be storage or workshop. Newer roof and paint on exterior. Sold as is. Basement finish square feet is seller estimate.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,570 (+2.1%)
$47,700 + $154,000
$201,700
2024
$3,498 (+5.2%)
$41,500 + $136,300
$177,800
2023
$3,324 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $136,300
$177,800
2022
$3,296 (+0.8%)
$36,500 + $113,400
$149,900
2021
$3,270 (−2.7%)
$36,500 + $113,400
$149,900
2020
$3,360 (+9.3%)
$36,500 + $113,400
$149,900
2019
$3,074 (+7.9%)
$34,000 + $105,600
$139,600
2018
$2,848 (+9.0%)
$34,000 + $104,400
$138,400
2017
$2,614 (+8.6%)
$29,800 + $85,970
$115,770
2016
$2,406 (+7.8%)
$26,700 + $78,470
$105,170
2013
$2,232
$24,100 + $78,700
$102,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
8,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
786
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10000751000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 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
Oct 24, 2020 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Addition
Electrical
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.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Interior Features
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.193
Lot Size Acres: 0.193
Lot Size Dimensions: 60X140
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N3b
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,570
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: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 786
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Polk County
APN: 10000751000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
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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
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$154,000 – $186,000
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