Gorgeous brick 2-story located on one of the most picturesque streets. Live within walking distance to the Shops of Roosevelt, Art Center, Greenwood Park & more! Waveland Golf Course doubling as a year-round park (great winter sledding) a few steps from your front yard. The home is bursting with character w/ original hardwood floors (recently redone) on the main level and arched doorways throughout. The updated kitchen has hickory cabinets, corian counters & stainless steel appliances. Cozy up to the fireplace in the living room & host dinners in the formal dining room. The upper level has 3 spacious bedrooms & full bathroom. Enjoy the wonderful screen porch off the kitchen & the low maintenance gardens. The private park-like yard will blow you away! The huge, flat yard is fully fenced w/ a brand new 6-ft privacy fence & plenty of mature trees. You will love all the new wooden windows in the home. The neighborhood is friendly, supportive & one of the most sought after in Des Moines.
On a picturesque street off Polk Blvd, this beautiful brick 2 story is situated between a bird sanctuary and Waveland Golf Course. The wide fenced back yard is perfect for children and gardening. There is a stunning newer kitchen with hickory cabinets, corian counters, natural stone back splashes, and stainless steel appliances. There are hardwood floors throughout home, a fireplace in living room, a dining room, and den/solarium. A fantastic feature is the large wonderful screen porch off the kitchen. Location and street appeal.
Public Records
Jun 23, 2014
Sold
$260,000
$138/sq ft
DMMLS #438313
Jun 20, 2014
Listed
$260,000
$138/sq ft
Jun 20, 2014
Listing Removed
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DMMLS #434093
Apr 18, 2014
Listed
$260,000
$138/sq ft
DMMLS #377670
May 31, 2011
Sold
$240,000
$127/sq ft
Jan 3, 2011
Listed
$247,500
$131/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,490 (+2.1%)
$83,300 + $335,400
$418,700
2024
$7,334
$76,100 + $307,200
$383,300
2023
$7,330 (+0.8%)
$76,100 + $307,200
$383,300
2022
$7,272 (+3.3%)
$66,100 + $253,800
$319,900
2021
$7,040 (−3.7%)
$66,100 + $253,800
$319,900
2020
$7,308 (+6.1%)
$66,100 + $253,800
$319,900
2019
$6,890 (+1.1%)
$60,500 + $230,200
$290,700
2018
$6,816 (+5.8%)
$60,500 + $230,200
$290,700
2017
$6,440 (+8.8%)
$54,600 + $210,300
$264,900
2016
$5,920 (+6.4%)
$48,100 + $198,500
$246,600
2013
$5,564
$45,400 + $186,100
$231,500
Tax history for 4829 Algonquin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,490 (+2.1%)
$83,300 + $335,400
$418,700
2024
$7,334
$76,100 + $307,200
$383,300
2023
$7,330 (+0.8%)
$76,100 + $307,200
$383,300
2022
$7,272 (+3.3%)
$66,100 + $253,800
$319,900
2021
$7,040 (−3.7%)
$66,100 + $253,800
$319,900
2020
$7,308 (+6.1%)
$66,100 + $253,800
$319,900
2019
$6,890 (+1.1%)
$60,500 + $230,200
$290,700
2018
$6,816 (+5.8%)
$60,500 + $230,200
$290,700
2017
$6,440 (+8.8%)
$54,600 + $210,300
$264,900
2016
$5,920 (+6.4%)
$48,100 + $198,500
$246,600
2013
$5,564
$45,400 + $186,100
$231,500
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
91 ft.
Lot depth
172 ft.
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,883
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
09006485000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
N1B
Neighborhood District
N1b is intended for larger lots for mostly single-household residential houses within a more traditional neighborhood setting pursuant to House A building type in section 135-2.13 of this code.