Unbelievable opportunity to own this home for over $38,000 less than assessed value! Perfect for investor or homebuyer who is willing to put in some sweat equity. Great price, great layout, newer siding and windows; lots of living space, attic finished. The house is clean, needs some work. An easy commute to down town Des Moines, Southridge Mall, the airport, Blank Park Zoo, golf courses, the south side Y and many other amenities. Close by October 31, 2011 and request up to 3.5% of the final sales price for closing cost assistance! Eligibility restrictions apply. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Mortgage Financing. This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1909Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$143Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Wayne DePenning• BHHS First Realty Westown
Listed by Marlea DePenning• BHHS First Realty Westown
Bought with Joe Henry• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
65 ft.
Lot depth
289 ft.
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,296
Year built
1909
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
12004650000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 6, 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
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.425
Lot Size Acres: 0.425
Lot Size Dimensions: 65x289
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,825
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,296
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1909
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 12004650000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 6, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lovejoy Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
McCombs Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
2/10
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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
0 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.
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Estimated sale price
$177,000 – $214,000
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