Great Des Moines home with a ton of updates - New concrete driveway and concrete patio area in May 2021. New flooring March 2019. Finished basement. Storage Shed in 2018. New sink/disposable system 2022. Newer paint on the outside. 2 living room spaces, open kitchen to dining area, and nice size bedrooms. Outside is great for entertaining with a lot of space. This home is priced great, so contact your Realtor today to get your showing scheduled!
Why rent when you can buy! Check out this affordable 3 bedroom split foyer including 2 car garage with fenced in area for your toys, pets, garden or whatever fits your needs. Fresh paint and trim throughout, new bathroom vanity, and laminate flooring has been done. Newer windows and roof in the lat 5 years! Open kitchen design with eat in area leading to 3 spacious bedrooms and full bath. The lower level family has been partially finished with fireplace as its focal point great for another family room. Call agent today to view this home in a great location. NFC financing available.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,246 (+5.5%)
$33,900 + $184,000
$217,900
2025
$4,024 (+2.1%)
$33,900 + $184,000
$217,900
2024
$3,942 (+2.4%)
$30,800 + $169,600
$200,400
2023
$3,848 (+0.7%)
$30,800 + $169,600
$200,400
2022
$3,820 (+1.1%)
$25,600 + $137,700
$163,300
2021
$3,780 (−3.8%)
$25,600 + $137,700
$163,300
2020
$3,928 (+10.2%)
$25,600 + $137,700
$163,300
2019
$3,566 (+8.1%)
$24,000 + $127,500
$151,500
2018
$3,298 (−10.5%)
$24,000 + $127,500
$151,500
2017
$3,685 (+21.0%)
$20,600 + $112,100
$132,700
2016
$3,044 (+7.4%)
$19,000 + $105,500
$124,500
2013
$2,834
$18,500 + $104,800
$123,300
Tax history for 505 E Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,246 (+5.5%)
$33,900 + $184,000
$217,900
2025
$4,024 (+2.1%)
$33,900 + $184,000
$217,900
2024
$3,942 (+2.4%)
$30,800 + $169,600
$200,400
2023
$3,848 (+0.7%)
$30,800 + $169,600
$200,400
2022
$3,820 (+1.1%)
$25,600 + $137,700
$163,300
2021
$3,780 (−3.8%)
$25,600 + $137,700
$163,300
2020
$3,928 (+10.2%)
$25,600 + $137,700
$163,300
2019
$3,566 (+8.1%)
$24,000 + $127,500
$151,500
2018
$3,298 (−10.5%)
$24,000 + $127,500
$151,500
2017
$3,685 (+21.0%)
$20,600 + $112,100
$132,700
2016
$3,044 (+7.4%)
$19,000 + $105,500
$124,500
2013
$2,834
$18,500 + $104,800
$123,300
*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
—
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
132 ft.
Lot size
7,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,034
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
12004473538000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Daylight, Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Laminate
Other Features: Dining Area
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Cement Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.182
Lot Size Acres: 0.182
Lot Size Dimensions: 60X132
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 500
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,160.93
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: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,034
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 12004473538000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
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Schools
Lovejoy Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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McCombs Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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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
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$223,000 – $270,000
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