This one checks all the boxes. The main level features 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. Check out the bonus room perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning. The basement makes for a great family room or playroom for the kids. There is a plumbed in bathroom as well that could easily be finished off to add a full second bathroom. Ideally located near schools, shopping, parks, and more! Come take a look with your Realtor today.
Ranch home located on a shaded corner lot, offers 3 bedroom, 1 bath and family room with large picture window. French doors off the dining area lead to porch/ family room with gas fireplace and a room full of windows making an additional 220 sq ft of living space. Newly updated bathroom. Great space in the basement for rec room or man's cave. The back yard offers concrete patio for entertaining and a storage shed.
DMMLS #407255
May 10, 2013
Sold
$110,000
$121/sq ft
Sep 24, 2012
Listed
$125,000
$137/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,624 (+7.7%)
$55,700 + $181,700
$237,400
2025
$4,292 (+2.0%)
$55,700 + $181,700
$237,400
2024
$4,206 (+10.2%)
$49,400 + $164,400
$213,800
2023
$3,818 (+0.8%)
$49,400 + $164,400
$213,800
2022
$3,788 (+7.7%)
$43,000 + $119,000
$162,000
2021
$3,518 (−3.6%)
$43,000 + $119,000
$162,000
2020
$3,650 (+12.2%)
$43,000 + $119,000
$162,000
2019
$3,252 (+1.2%)
$39,500 + $110,100
$149,600
2018
$3,214 (+6.8%)
$39,500 + $110,100
$149,600
2017
$3,008 (+1.3%)
$34,400 + $95,100
$129,500
2016
$2,970 (−9.6%)
$31,400 + $88,300
$119,700
2013
$3,284
$32,000 + $88,500
$120,500
Tax history for 4944 Holcomb Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,624 (+7.7%)
$55,700 + $181,700
$237,400
2025
$4,292 (+2.0%)
$55,700 + $181,700
$237,400
2024
$4,206 (+10.2%)
$49,400 + $164,400
$213,800
2023
$3,818 (+0.8%)
$49,400 + $164,400
$213,800
2022
$3,788 (+7.7%)
$43,000 + $119,000
$162,000
2021
$3,518 (−3.6%)
$43,000 + $119,000
$162,000
2020
$3,650 (+12.2%)
$43,000 + $119,000
$162,000
2019
$3,252 (+1.2%)
$39,500 + $110,100
$149,600
2018
$3,214 (+6.8%)
$39,500 + $110,100
$149,600
2017
$3,008 (+1.3%)
$34,400 + $95,100
$129,500
2016
$2,970 (−9.6%)
$31,400 + $88,300
$119,700
2013
$3,284
$32,000 + $88,500
$120,500
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
79 ft.
Lot depth
123 ft.
Lot size
9,766 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
912
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10009331000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
N3B
Neighborhood District
N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
May 8, 2015 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Addition
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
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.224
Lot Size Acres: 0.224
Lot Size Dimensions: 79X123
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N3B
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,650
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 912
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,766 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10009331000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
1/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
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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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Estimated sale price
$220,000 – $267,000
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