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Public Records
Jun 15, 2017
Sold
$50,000
$70/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,988 (+5.6%)
$51,700 + $104,600
$156,300
2025
$1,882 (+5.7%)
$51,700 + $104,600
$156,300
2024
$1,780 (+2.9%)
$45,300 + $93,600
$138,900
2023
$1,730 (−12.8%)
$45,300 + $93,600
$138,900
2022
$1,984 (+133.4%)
$38,500 + $78,300
$116,800
2021
$850 (−15.3%)
$38,500 + $78,300
$116,800
2020
$1,004 (−28.9%)
$38,500 + $78,300
$116,800
2019
$1,412 (−26.2%)
$36,000 + $16,500
$52,500
2018
$1,914 (+3.6%)
$36,000 + $16,500
$52,500
2017
$1,848 (+11.9%)
$32,100 + $64,300
$96,400
2016
$1,652 (+11.9%)
$29,500 + $60,400
$89,900
2013
$1,476
$26,600 + $56,100
$82,700
Tax history for 4660 NW 51st St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,988 (+5.6%)
$51,700 + $104,600
$156,300
2025
$1,882 (+5.7%)
$51,700 + $104,600
$156,300
2024
$1,780 (+2.9%)
$45,300 + $93,600
$138,900
2023
$1,730 (−12.8%)
$45,300 + $93,600
$138,900
2022
$1,984 (+133.4%)
$38,500 + $78,300
$116,800
2021
$850 (−15.3%)
$38,500 + $78,300
$116,800
2020
$1,004 (−28.9%)
$38,500 + $78,300
$116,800
2019
$1,412 (−26.2%)
$36,000 + $16,500
$52,500
2018
$1,914 (+3.6%)
$36,000 + $16,500
$52,500
2017
$1,848 (+11.9%)
$32,100 + $64,300
$96,400
2016
$1,652 (+11.9%)
$29,500 + $60,400
$89,900
2013
$1,476
$26,600 + $56,100
$82,700
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
134 ft.
Lot depth
146 ft.
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
989
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
31000626001000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
LDR
Low Density Residential District
This district is intended to provide for additional development in areas where the development pattern is already suburban in character. The full development of the site will most likely not occur until public water and public sewer is available. The District permits development at densities of approximately 3 single family units per acre with allowances for planned developments with specific areas of open space. The location of some of this district is around the edges of the growing cities, and indicates areas that are likely to be annexed during the time period of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and under most circumstances not to be developed prior to annexation.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Property details
Interior
Room Information
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.449
Lot Size Acres: 0.449
Lot Size Dimensions: 134X146
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: RES
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,914
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 989
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Polk County
APN: 31000626001000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Henry A Wallace Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
Johnston Middle School
Public 8-9 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
Johnston Senior High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
9/10
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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
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$138,000 – $167,000
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