Outstanding opportunity to buy this home for more than $40,000 less than assessed value. This is a nice 2 BR, 1 BA, home is in a great Northwest neighborhood and is available for a reasonable price. 2 car det garage! Great investment opportunity or w/ sweat equity great 1st time home. Needs TLC. Close to Merle Hay Mall and Dahl's Grocery store, Hoover High School, Meredith JR High, walking track, aquatic center, the bus line & easy access to I-80. Check it out. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this home for as little as 3% down! Eligibility restrictions apply. This property is approved for HomePath Mortgage Financing. This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
8,910 sq ftLot Size
$195Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Wayne DePenning• BHHS First Realty Westown
Listed by Marlea DePenning• BHHS First Realty Westown
*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
81 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
8,910 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
621
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10000725001000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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
Feb 16, 2012 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Remodel
Jan 3, 2012 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Interior Features
Other Features: Dining Area
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.205
Lot Size Acres: 0.205
Lot Size Dimensions: 81x110
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Zoning: R
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,107
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.: 621
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,910 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000725001000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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Estimated sale price
$115,000 – $140,000
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