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Sold for $355,000
  • $355,000

    1056 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311

    3beds
    2,169sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1947
    9,975.24 Square Feet Lot
    $385,500 Zestimate®
    $164/sqft
    $1,982 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $385,500

    $366,000 - $405,000

    $1,982/mo

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    What's special

    Truly charming brick "Round House" with picturesque front and back yards sits amongst the canopy of Polk Boulevard's sycamore trees. Rare opportunity to start your next chapter in such a special, historic home and neighborhood. 2400+ sq ft including 3 bedrooms (2 on second floor, 1 in lower level) and 2 baths (full bathroom on each floor). Hardwood floors, arched doorways, unique room shapes that allow for lovely natural light. Tasteful updates to kitchen and baths, along with new mechanicals and roof. First floor features separate living and dining rooms, eat-in kitchen, and family room with wood-burning fireplace that leads to expansive covered deck overlooking backyard. Lower level is complete with a third bedroom, rec/flex room and loads of storage, offering an opportunity to further personalize the space. Serene front and back yards are professionally landscaped with irrigation system, koi pond and tasteful, custom fence. Don't forget the attached garage - a bonus during spring rain and winter cold. Conveniently located within an easy walk to tennis courts, golf course, Shops at Roosevelt and University Ave. Come experience the detail and impeccable care taken to create such a special retreat within this home and yard.

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    Listed by:

    Rose Green (773)844-1782,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Bought with:

    Mariah Klemp

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 694404MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    • Basement: Daylight,Egress Windows,Partial
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,169
    • Total interior livable area: 2,169 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 300

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
    • Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Sprinkler/Irrigation
    • Fencing: Wood,Full
    Lot
    • Size: 9,975 sqft
    • Features: Irregular Lot, Pond on Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 09006489000000
    • Zoning: N1B

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: One and One Half Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1947

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Asphalt, Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/3/2024Sold$355,000+1.4%$164/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #694404 Report a problem
    5/3/2024Pending sale$350,000$161/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #694404 Report a problem
    5/1/2024Listed for sale$350,000+48.9%$161/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #694404 Report a problem
    4/20/2018Sold$235,000$108/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #552844 Report a problem
    3/23/2018Pending sale$235,000$108/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #552844 Report a problem
    3/1/2018Listed for sale$235,000$108/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #552844 Report a problem
    3/1/2018Pending sale$235,000$108/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #552844 Report a problem
    2/26/2018Price change$235,000-12.9%$108/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #552844 Report a problem
    10/6/2017Price change$269,900-3.6%$124/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #546869 Report a problem
    9/11/2017Price change$279,900-6.4%$129/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #546869 Report a problem
    8/29/2017Listed for sale$299,000+45.9%$138/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #546869 Report a problem
    7/1/2013Sold$205,000-10.5%$95/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/21/2013Listed for sale$229,000+31.2%$106/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #418178 Report a problem
    1/12/2010Sold$174,500$80/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,074 +2.1%$303,400 -3%
    2024$5,948 -1.1%$312,800
    2023$6,012 +0.8%$312,800 +18.5%
    2022$5,966 +1.8%$264,000
    2021$5,862 -3.6%$264,000 +8.4%
    2020$6,084 +1.2%$243,500
    2019$6,014 -2.7%$243,500 +4.8%
    2018$6,180 $232,300
    2017$6,180 +16.4%$232,300 +15.3%
    2016$5,310 $201,500
    2015$5,310 +149.5%$201,500 +15.1%
    2014$2,128 $175,100
    2013-- $175,100 +5.7%
    2012-- $165,700
    2011-- $165,700 -4.6%
    2010-- $173,600 -32.1%
    2009-- $255,800 +20.4%
    2008-- $212,500
    2007-- $212,500 +10.5%
    2006-- $192,300
    2005-- $192,300 +15.2%
    2003-- $166,960 +6.3%
    2002-- $157,030
    2001-- $157,030

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Waveland Park

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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