Come experience this immaculate two-story home situated on a serene and wooded . 45 acres. Originally built for a builder, you'll notice the craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout. The main floor features a recently renovated kitchen complete with Carrara marble countertops, a farmhouse sink, matching stainless-steel appliances ('21), and a huge central island for cooking and entertaining. Laundry room features newer high efficiency washer/dryer ('21), cast-iron work sink, brick paver flooring, and butcher block countertops. Upstairs you'll find four large bedrooms, two nicely updated full baths, and new flooring throughout. The spacious finished basement has a large family room, two additional bedrooms, a partial bathroom, and brand new carpeting ('23). Out the sliding glass door you'll find your private patio overlooking the fully-fenced back yard and oversized two-stall garage. Walking distance to a neighborhood community tennis court and Jefferson Elementary. All listing data obtained from sellers and public record.
You will be head over heels for this impressive 2-Story home! The home was originally designed for the builder so the attention to detail is spot on. Located around the corner from Jefferson Elementary – one of Des Moines’ most sought after elementary schools. The main level includes the great room w/ gas FP, Large kitchen w/ center island, formal DR, and office. Sliding doors off the eat-in Kitchen lead you to the backyard oasis. The yard is totally private and absolutely gorgeous! Fully fenced with oversized 2 car garage, and additional workshop. 4 large bedrooms upstairs including master suite. Lower level is finished with family room and possibly two additional bedrooms. Truly a rare find!
Public Records
Jul 12, 2006
Sold
$260,000
$117/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,352 (+5.1%)
$56,900 + $355,900
$412,800
2024
$6,998 (+8.2%)
$52,400 + $313,800
$366,200
2023
$6,468 (+0.8%)
$52,400 + $313,800
$366,200
2022
$6,416 (−5.5%)
$41,900 + $241,400
$283,300
2021
$6,792 (−3.7%)
$41,900 + $241,400
$283,300
2020
$7,052 (+4.8%)
$41,900 + $241,400
$283,300
2019
$6,726 (+1.1%)
$41,500 + $239,300
$280,800
2018
$6,652 (+5.1%)
$41,500 + $239,300
$280,800
2017
$6,328 (+4.8%)
$35,600 + $223,200
$258,800
2016
$6,036 (+7.0%)
$32,600 + $209,900
$242,500
2013
$5,642
$31,100 + $204,800
$235,900
Tax history for 4008 SW 26th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,352 (+5.1%)
$56,900 + $355,900
$412,800
2024
$6,998 (+8.2%)
$52,400 + $313,800
$366,200
2023
$6,468 (+0.8%)
$52,400 + $313,800
$366,200
2022
$6,416 (−5.5%)
$41,900 + $241,400
$283,300
2021
$6,792 (−3.7%)
$41,900 + $241,400
$283,300
2020
$7,052 (+4.8%)
$41,900 + $241,400
$283,300
2019
$6,726 (+1.1%)
$41,500 + $239,300
$280,800
2018
$6,652 (+5.1%)
$41,500 + $239,300
$280,800
2017
$6,328 (+4.8%)
$35,600 + $223,200
$258,800
2016
$6,036 (+7.0%)
$32,600 + $209,900
$242,500
2013
$5,642
$31,100 + $204,800
$235,900
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
99 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,228
Year built
1991
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
12005882202000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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
Jan 28, 2027 • Active
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
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.