Google street view image for 809 N James St, Grimes, IA 50111

Off market nov 2006 for $160K

$354,600

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,132/mo

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1.5 ba

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1,744

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809 N James St, Grimes, IA 50111

About this home

809 N James St is a 1,744 square foot house on a 0.59 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 21, 2006 for $160,000. Based on Redfin's Grimes data, we estimate the home's value is $354,600.

Single-familyProperty Type

1945Year Built

0.59 acresLot Size

$203Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$354,600

$195K since sold in November 2006$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 35% higher than the average sale price ($263K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$312,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,608 sq ft
109 NE 7th Ct, Grimes, IA 50111
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$149,900
B
3 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft
100 NE 5th Ct, Grimes, IA 50111
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
209 NE Circle Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
$250,000
C
2 beds1.5 baths1,319 sq ft
209 NE Circle Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$340,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,726 sq ft
800 SW Kennybrook Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$270,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,418 sq ft
509 NE Jacob St, Grimes, IA 50111
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$254,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,152 sq ft
201 NE 6th Ct, Grimes, IA 50111

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$2,106/mo

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Market trends in 50111, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.3%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$351K

$147 MoM

Avg. days on market

36d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

107

24 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$414,900
4 beds3 baths1,661 sq ft
416 SE 14th St, Grimes, IA 50111
OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 4PM
$640,000
5 beds3 baths1,934 sq ft
2515 NW Ridgewood Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
$139,000
2 beds2 baths913 sq ft
105 NW 8th St #301, Grimes, IA 50111
$660,000
4 beds3 baths1,865 sq ft
2213 NE Heritage Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
$264,900
3 beds3 baths1,224 sq ft
109 SW Hickory Gln, Grimes, IA 50111
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Sale history for 809 N James St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,926 (+8.2%)

$79,000 + $266,300

$345,300

2025

$5,476 (−0.9%)

$79,000 + $266,300

$345,300

2024

$5,528 (+11.9%)

$69,300 + $236,900

$306,200

2023

$4,942 (−0.6%)

$69,300 + $236,900

$306,200

2022

$4,974 (+10.5%)

$55,500 + $178,500

$234,000

2021

$4,502 (+1.7%)

$55,500 + $178,500

$234,000

2020

$4,428 (+7.5%)

$55,500 + $178,500

$234,000

2019

$4,118 (−3.2%)

$48,600 + $157,100

$205,700

2018

$4,252 (+6.6%)

$48,600 + $157,100

$205,700

2017

$3,990 (+7.1%)

$42,100 + $138,200

$180,300

2016

$3,724 (+36.7%)

$37,900 + $127,800

$165,700

2013

$2,724

$37,100 + $127,100

$164,200

Tax history for 809 N James St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,926 (+8.2%)

$79,000 + $266,300

$345,300

2025

$5,476 (−0.9%)

$79,000 + $266,300

$345,300

2024

$5,528 (+11.9%)

$69,300 + $236,900

$306,200

2023

$4,942 (−0.6%)

$69,300 + $236,900

$306,200

2022

$4,974 (+10.5%)

$55,500 + $178,500

$234,000

2021

$4,502 (+1.7%)

$55,500 + $178,500

$234,000

2020

$4,428 (+7.5%)

$55,500 + $178,500

$234,000

2019

$4,118 (−3.2%)

$48,600 + $157,100

$205,700

2018

$4,252 (+6.6%)

$48,600 + $157,100

$205,700

2017

$3,990 (+7.1%)

$42,100 + $138,200

$180,300

2016

$3,724 (+36.7%)

$37,900 + $127,800

$165,700

2013

$2,724

$37,100 + $127,100

$164,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

R-2

Single and Two Family Dwelling District

The R-2 Single and Two Family Dwelling District is intended and designed to provide for certain medium density residential areas now developed with single family and two family dwellings, and areas where similar residential development seems likely to occur.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Recreation
Golf related
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 728
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: CITY/GRIMES
Living Sq. Ft: 1,744
Building Sq. Ft: 2,022
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: -EX W 33F RD EAS- BEG 243.8F S OF NW COR THN E 181.08F SE 157.82F W 229.47F N 150F TO POB LT 10 OP W 1/2 SW 1/4 SEC 32-80-25

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 720

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 25,831
Legal Lot Number: 10
Municipality Type: GRIMES
Acres: 0.593
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,744
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Polk County
APN: 31100048001000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Heritage Elementary

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

DC-G Meadows

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

7/10

Dallas Center-Grimes High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 67-75% chance 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

1/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Grimes, IA • 50111

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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

$337,000 – $408,000

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Home values near 809 N James St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
801 North James Street, Grimes, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1044 Sq. Ft.	$173,042
813 North James Street, Grimes, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1564 Sq. Ft.	$358,322

Address	Redfin Estimate
805 North James Street, Grimes, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1044 Sq. Ft.	$245,675
897 North James Street, Grimes, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1446 Sq. Ft.	$351,050

Address	Redfin Estimate
901 North James Street, Grimes, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1365 Sq. Ft.	$316,954
806 North James Street, Grimes, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1053 Sq. Ft.	$646,602

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