Hard to come by duplex ranch with great access to I35-80, 2 BEDROOM RANCH WITH FULL BASEMENT. NEW FURNACE & AC IN 4140 (south) spring of 2017. Large back yard, great location. All information obtained from seller and public records.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
8,450 sq ftLot Size
$179Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jonathan Lee• RE/MAX Precision
Bought with Elizabeth Keller• RE/MAX Concepts
Source:DMMLS #623305
Redfin Estimate
$257,152
$7,152 since sold in April 2025$6,000 since August
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Hard to come by duplex ranch with great access to I35-80, 2 BEDROOM RANCH WITH FULL BASEMENT. NEW FURNACE & AC IN 4140 (south) spring of 2017. Large back yard, great location. All information obtained from seller and public records.
DMMLS #541128
Jul 14, 2017
Sold
$158,000
$110/sq ft
Jun 3, 2017
Listed
$162,000
$113/sq ft
Great access to I35-80, 2 BEDROOM RANCH WITH FULL BASEMENT. ROOF REPLACED 11-2010, NEW FURNACE & AC IN 4140 (south) spring of 2017. Washer/dryer in 4140. Large back yard, great location.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,766 (+2.1%)
$47,700 + $223,500
$271,200
2024
$4,670
$41,600 + $195,800
$237,400
2023
$4,668 (+5.6%)
$41,600 + $195,800
$237,400
2022
$4,422 (+0.1%)
$36,500 + $161,600
$198,100
2021
$4,416 (−3.7%)
$36,500 + $152,600
$189,100
2020
$4,588 (+7.5%)
$36,500 + $152,600
$189,100
2019
$4,268 (+1.0%)
$34,100 + $142,900
$177,000
2018
$4,224 (+8.5%)
$34,100 + $142,900
$177,000
2017
$3,892 (+10.1%)
$29,800 + $129,000
$158,800
2016
$3,534 (+7.7%)
$26,700 + $117,200
$143,900
2013
$3,280
$24,200 + $108,800
$133,000
Tax history for 4140 50th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,766 (+2.1%)
$47,700 + $223,500
$271,200
2024
$4,670
$41,600 + $195,800
$237,400
2023
$4,668 (+5.6%)
$41,600 + $195,800
$237,400
2022
$4,422 (+0.1%)
$36,500 + $161,600
$198,100
2021
$4,416 (−3.7%)
$36,500 + $152,600
$189,100
2020
$4,588 (+7.5%)
$36,500 + $152,600
$189,100
2019
$4,268 (+1.0%)
$34,100 + $142,900
$177,000
2018
$4,224 (+8.5%)
$34,100 + $142,900
$177,000
2017
$3,892 (+10.1%)
$29,800 + $129,000
$158,800
2016
$3,534 (+7.7%)
$26,700 + $117,200
$143,900
2013
$3,280
$24,200 + $108,800
$133,000
*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
May 6, 2022 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Electrical
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.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,440
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Duplex
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AVIATION PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,440
Building Sq. Ft: 2,280
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: -EX E 10F- LOTS 5 & 6 & -EX E 10F- S 4F LOT 4 & -EX E 10F- N 5F LOT 7 BLK A AVIATION PARK
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,450
Legal Lot Number: 4
Legal Block Number: A
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.194
Depth Footage: 130
Front Footage: 65
County Use Description: DUPLEX
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,450 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000292000000
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 • 0.3mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance 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
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$245,000 – $296,000
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