Welcome to this cozy 2 bedroom ranch on a quiet dead end street, with a close commute to shopping and restaurants. Very well kept home with original hard wood floors under the carpet that can be seen in the front hall closet, and built ins for extra storage, the open basement partially finished can easily be used for additional living room and storage. With the one car garage to keep your vehicle out of the elements. Perfect starter home or for empty nesters looking to downsize.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
6,000 sq ftLot Size
$232Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Stacey Carpenter• RE/MAX Revolution
Listed by Alice Winders• RE/MAX Revolution
Bought with Suad Becirovic• Realty ONE Group Impact
Cottage like home, clean and move-in condition. Lovingly maintained by current owner since 1973. Hardwood floors under carpet. Maintenance free siding. Basement water-proofed and sump pump. Located on quiet, dead-end street. 1 car garage.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,282 (+6.8%)
$46,500 + $122,000
$168,500
2025
$3,074 (+2.1%)
$46,500 + $122,000
$168,500
2024
$3,012 (−0.3%)
$41,800 + $111,300
$153,100
2023
$3,022 (+0.8%)
$41,800 + $111,300
$153,100
2022
$2,998 (+5.9%)
$35,600 + $92,600
$128,200
2021
$2,832 (−3.7%)
$35,600 + $92,600
$128,200
2020
$2,942 (+5.8%)
$35,600 + $92,600
$128,200
2019
$2,782 (+1.0%)
$31,400 + $82,100
$113,500
2018
$2,754 (+6.4%)
$31,400 + $82,100
$113,500
2017
$2,588 (+9.7%)
$28,300 + $75,200
$103,500
2016
$2,360 (+7.4%)
$25,700 + $70,000
$95,700
2013
$2,198
$25,900 + $71,600
$97,500
Tax history for 5715 Allison Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,282 (+6.8%)
$46,500 + $122,000
$168,500
2025
$3,074 (+2.1%)
$46,500 + $122,000
$168,500
2024
$3,012 (−0.3%)
$41,800 + $111,300
$153,100
2023
$3,022 (+0.8%)
$41,800 + $111,300
$153,100
2022
$2,998 (+5.9%)
$35,600 + $92,600
$128,200
2021
$2,832 (−3.7%)
$35,600 + $92,600
$128,200
2020
$2,942 (+5.8%)
$35,600 + $92,600
$128,200
2019
$2,782 (+1.0%)
$31,400 + $82,100
$113,500
2018
$2,754 (+6.4%)
$31,400 + $82,100
$113,500
2017
$2,588 (+9.7%)
$28,300 + $75,200
$103,500
2016
$2,360 (+7.4%)
$25,700 + $70,000
$95,700
2013
$2,198
$25,900 + $71,600
$97,500
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
6,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
775
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10007302000000
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
Jan 21, 2025 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Plumbing
Dec 20, 2024 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
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
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Refrigerator
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.138
Lot Size Acres: 0.138
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X120
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R160
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,521
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: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 775
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10007302000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
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Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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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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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$171,000 – $207,000
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