$525,000

Estimated payment $3,481/month

Total Views 10,238
6 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,668 Sq Ft
$197 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Deck
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

Beautifully updated historic home on Polk Blvd featuring 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a 2-car attached garage. Step inside to a spacious modern kitchen, perfect for entertaining and daily living. The living room showcases a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, creating a warm focal point for the home. Upstairs, you’ll find generous bedrooms with plenty of space for family, guests, or home offices (all 6 are upstairs). Bathrooms have been thoughtfully updated, blending modern finishes with timeless character. Outside, enjoy the deck overlooking the backyard, ideal for summer gatherings or quiet evenings. With its prime location on one of Des Moines’ most sought-after boulevards, this home combines historic charm, modern updates, and everyday functionality in one remarkable package.

Listing Agent

Darson Grantham

Keller Williams Realty GDM Listed on: 09/03/2025

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,704

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 9,253 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned N5

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,668 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 782501402025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,704

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 196.78
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Hardwood Floors, LVP, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 850
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Wine Fridge
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2668
  • Total Sq Ft: 2668

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Stone, Stucco, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Fence Type: Other
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 912
  • Garage: 2 Attached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2120
  • Lot S F: 9253
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 782501402025
  • Zoning: N5

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 7704.00
  • Net Taxes: 7704.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $7,224 $386,300 $76,300 $310,000
2023 $7,262 $386,300 $76,300 $310,000
2022 $7,204 $320,400 $64,800 $255,600
2021 $6,880 $320,400 $64,800 $255,600
2020 $7,140 $287,600 $57,900 $229,700
2019 $6,758 $287,600 $57,900 $229,700
2018 $6,682 $263,200 $51,900 $211,300
2017 $6,144 $263,200 $51,900 $211,300
2016 $6,066 $238,900 $46,000 $192,900
2015 $6,066 $238,900 $46,000 $192,900
2014 $5,752 $225,200 $42,700 $182,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/03/2025 09/03/25 For Sale $525,000 +91.4% $197 / Sq Ft
09/11/2015 09/11/15 Sold $274,300 -3.8% $103 / Sq Ft
08/12/2015 08/12/15 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2015 07/17/15 For Sale $285,000 -- $107 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $274,500 Attorney
Warranty Deed $152,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $245,923 VA
Closed $269,300 VA
Closed $269,300 VA
Previous Owner $150,411 New Conventional
Previous Owner $180,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $144,850 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Darson Grantham

Keller Williams Realty GDM

(515) 585-6387

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 725439

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 090-02824000000