816 E Spring St is a 1,065 square foot house on a 7,500 square foot lot with 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $234,880.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
7,500 sq ftLot Size
$221Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$234,880
$5,000 since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 1.9% lower than the average sale price ($239K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,038 (+2.2%)
$32,100 + $197,000
$229,100
2024
$3,952 (+4.0%)
$29,200 + $182,200
$211,400
2023
$3,800 (+0.8%)
$29,200 + $182,200
$211,400
2022
$3,768 (+0.5%)
$24,300 + $145,800
$170,100
2021
$3,748 (−3.6%)
$24,300 + $145,800
$170,100
2020
$3,888 (+10.4%)
$24,300 + $145,800
$170,100
2019
$3,522 (+1.1%)
$22,700 + $136,100
$158,800
2018
$3,482 (+5.5%)
$22,700 + $136,100
$158,800
2017
$3,302 (+4.4%)
$19,500 + $120,100
$139,600
2016
$3,162 (+7.3%)
$18,000 + $112,600
$130,600
2013
$2,946
$17,300 + $110,400
$127,700
Tax history for 816 E Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,038 (+2.2%)
$32,100 + $197,000
$229,100
2024
$3,952 (+4.0%)
$29,200 + $182,200
$211,400
2023
$3,800 (+0.8%)
$29,200 + $182,200
$211,400
2022
$3,768 (+0.5%)
$24,300 + $145,800
$170,100
2021
$3,748 (−3.6%)
$24,300 + $145,800
$170,100
2020
$3,888 (+10.4%)
$24,300 + $145,800
$170,100
2019
$3,522 (+1.1%)
$22,700 + $136,100
$158,800
2018
$3,482 (+5.5%)
$22,700 + $136,100
$158,800
2017
$3,302 (+4.4%)
$19,500 + $120,100
$139,600
2016
$3,162 (+7.3%)
$18,000 + $112,600
$130,600
2013
$2,946
$17,300 + $110,400
$127,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,002
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Split Level
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SHARON HILLS 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,065
Building Sq. Ft: 1,567
Stories Type: Split Level
Legal Description: LOT 30 SHARON HILLS PLAT 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,500
Legal Lot Number: 30
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.172
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,065
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 12004473580000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lovejoy Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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McCombs Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
4/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$224,000 – $271,000
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