4840 Algonquin Rd is a 2,414 square foot multi-family home on a 0.28 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 21, 2012 for $240,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $401,148.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$166Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$401,148
$161K since sold in June 2012$13K since August
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This home's estimate is 20.8% lower than the average sale price ($507K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Nov 9, 2018 • 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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,207
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
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: ALGONQUIN PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,414
Building Sq. Ft: 3,621
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LT 7 ALGONQUIN PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,300
Legal Lot Number: 7
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.282
County Use Description: DUPLEX
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,414
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 09000015001000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hubbell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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
$382,000 – $462,000
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