Off Market Oct 2018 for $501K
$655,747
3
bd
2.5 ba
2,700
sq ft

4837 Observatory Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312

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About this home

Single-familyProperty Type
2018Year Built
5,946 sq ftLot Size
$243Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Diane Todd Brown Iowa Realty Valley West
Bought with OUTSIDE AGENT OTHER
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Source:DMMLS #553957

Redfin Estimate

$655,747
$154K since sold in October 2018$4,000 since July

This home's estimate is 49.4% higher than the average sale price ($439K) of 6 comparable homes.

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Market trends in 50311, IA

Sale history for 4837 Observatory Rd

Tax history for 4837 Observatory Rd

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Public record

Beds
1
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
45 ft.
Lot depth
Lot size
5,948 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
Sq. Ft.
1,620
Year built
2018
Style
Townhouse
County
Polk County
APN
09007090000104
Parking Spaces
Basement
Accessible
HOA Dues
Garage
Features
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Hubbell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

4/10
Merrill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

7/10
Roosevelt High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

5/10
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Lifestyle

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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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Historical weather

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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 U.S. average for solar exposure.

10.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$623,000 – $755,000

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