This well kept property boasts spacious living with 4 bedrooms and 2 updated bathrooms. The finished basement provides ample space for additional living or storage needs. Enjoy outdoor living on the spacious deck and relax in the privacy of the detached garage. This home has it all and is ready for you to make it your own! Property includes side yard past garage.
DMMLS #381469
Sep 29, 2011
Sold
$127,500
$128/sq ft
Mar 24, 2011
Listed
$130,000
$131/sq ft
+11
Over 1740 sq ft of living space in this exceptionally well maintained and updated 4 bedroom 2 bath home. The main level features all wood laminate or tile floors and has 3 bedrooms, a full bath, an open floor plan living room, kitchen w/ granite counters & stainless under mount sink, and dining area w/ sliders to the custom trellis covered deck w/ lighting and retractable sun shades. The lower level is finished with a lg 4th bedroom, bath w/ shower, and huge family/rec room area complete with wood burning stove and a large laundry & storage room with wash tub. Newer windows, roof, AC. Large 24 X 24 garage.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,378 (+5.2%)
$35,100 + $200,500
$235,600
2025
$4,160 (−2.7%)
$35,100 + $200,500
$235,600
2024
$4,276 (+9.0%)
$31,900 + $185,500
$217,400
2023
$3,924 (+0.8%)
$31,900 + $185,500
$217,400
2022
$3,892 (+1.4%)
$26,500 + $148,900
$175,400
2021
$3,838 (−3.6%)
$26,500 + $148,900
$175,400
2020
$3,982 (+10.2%)
$26,500 + $148,900
$175,400
2019
$3,612 (+1.2%)
$24,800 + $137,600
$162,400
2018
$3,570 (+5.2%)
$24,800 + $137,600
$162,400
2017
$3,392 (+2.9%)
$21,300 + $121,600
$142,900
2016
$3,298 (+7.3%)
$19,700 + $114,200
$133,900
2013
$3,074
$19,100 + $113,700
$132,800
Tax history for 601 E Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,378 (+5.2%)
$35,100 + $200,500
$235,600
2025
$4,160 (−2.7%)
$35,100 + $200,500
$235,600
2024
$4,276 (+9.0%)
$31,900 + $185,500
$217,400
2023
$3,924 (+0.8%)
$31,900 + $185,500
$217,400
2022
$3,892 (+1.4%)
$26,500 + $148,900
$175,400
2021
$3,838 (−3.6%)
$26,500 + $148,900
$175,400
2020
$3,982 (+10.2%)
$26,500 + $148,900
$175,400
2019
$3,612 (+1.2%)
$24,800 + $137,600
$162,400
2018
$3,570 (+5.2%)
$24,800 + $137,600
$162,400
2017
$3,392 (+2.9%)
$21,300 + $121,600
$142,900
2016
$3,298 (+7.3%)
$19,700 + $114,200
$133,900
2013
$3,074
$19,100 + $113,700
$132,800
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
71 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
8,987 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
994
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
12004473541000
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
Aug 24, 2023 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Gas
Sep 23, 2021 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Roofing
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
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Exterior
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.206
Lot Size Acres: 0.206
Lot Size Dimensions: 71X125
Zoning: R-
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 750
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,892
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 994
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,987 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 12004473541000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
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Schools
Lovejoy Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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McCombs Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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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
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7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$224,000 – $271,000
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