Charming mid-century brick ranch in Southwestern Hills with almost 1,500 sq ft of updated living space. Features include vaulted ceilings, electric fireplace, and a beautifully remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops, center island, coffee bar, and new exterior door. The full bath was fully renovated in 2018 with a soaking tub and walk-in shower. Newer carpet throughout (2023). Enjoy outdoor living with two patios and a new large composite deck overlooking a landscaped, east-facing backyard. Home also includes a radon mitigation system, updated electrical and plumbing, encapsulated crawl space with storage, and a one-car garage. Located just south of downtown Des Moines, off Fleur Drive, with quick access to Grays Lake, airport, and local amenities. All information obtained from Seller and public records.
Mid-Century modern, brick ranch in Southwestern Hills, with more than 1500 sf. Many nice updates, including New full bath (2018) soaking tub and walk-in shower. New carpet (2023). Updated kitchen, quartz, coffee bar and center island. New kitchen exterior door. Electric fireplace, vaulted ceiling. Easterly backyard patio, second patio off kitchen. Encapsulated crawl space with room for storage. Electric and plumbing updated. Beautifully landscaped backyard. One car garage. Terrific location, just south of downtown Des Moines, off Fleur Drive. All information obtained from Seller and public records.
DMMLS #433999
May 23, 2014
Sold
$134,000
$91/sq ft
Apr 17, 2014
Listed
$139,900
$95/sq ft
+16
Wonderful 1,546 sq ft mid century brick ranch in a beautiful neighborhood close to school and park! Vaulted ceilings and huge windows create a very open and airy feel. Living room with fireplace plus additional living area/bonus room with sliders to outdoors. Over 1/4 acre fenced yard has lovely landscaping. Kitchen has eat-in area plus in-formal dining area. You're sure to love the tile shower in the updated bath! New carpet, furnace, water heater, and newer roof, central air and vinyl windows. 3rd Bedroom currently used as office and the W/ D are tucked neatly into the closet. Stove, DW, HSA warranty included.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,214 (+11.7%)
$50,600 + $176,600
$227,200
2025
$3,774 (+2.2%)
$50,600 + $176,600
$227,200
2024
$3,694 (+8.5%)
$46,500 + $151,700
$198,200
2023
$3,406 (+0.8%)
$46,500 + $151,700
$198,200
2022
$3,378 (−5.7%)
$37,200 + $116,200
$153,400
2021
$3,582 (−3.6%)
$37,200 + $116,200
$153,400
2020
$3,714 (+17.2%)
$37,200 + $116,200
$153,400
2019
$3,168 (+1.2%)
$36,800 + $115,300
$152,100
2018
$3,130 (+5.6%)
$36,800 + $115,300
$152,100
2017
$2,964
$31,600 + $94,800
$126,400
2016
$2,966 (+10.4%)
$28,900 + $89,200
$118,100
2013
$2,686
$29,100 + $91,200
$120,300
Tax history for 4009 SW 26th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,214 (+11.7%)
$50,600 + $176,600
$227,200
2025
$3,774 (+2.2%)
$50,600 + $176,600
$227,200
2024
$3,694 (+8.5%)
$46,500 + $151,700
$198,200
2023
$3,406 (+0.8%)
$46,500 + $151,700
$198,200
2022
$3,378 (−5.7%)
$37,200 + $116,200
$153,400
2021
$3,582 (−3.6%)
$37,200 + $116,200
$153,400
2020
$3,714 (+17.2%)
$37,200 + $116,200
$153,400
2019
$3,168 (+1.2%)
$36,800 + $115,300
$152,100
2018
$3,130 (+5.6%)
$36,800 + $115,300
$152,100
2017
$2,964
$31,600 + $94,800
$126,400
2016
$2,966 (+10.4%)
$28,900 + $89,200
$118,100
2013
$2,686
$29,100 + $91,200
$120,300
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
80 ft.
Lot depth
154 ft.
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,471
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
12004471001000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 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
Apr 17, 2024 • Final
Residential other building
ADU
Oct 1, 2018 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Bathroom
Electrical
Plumbing
Remodel
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.