This adorable two-bedroom, one-bathroom home features a bright, open floor plan with thoughtful updates throughout, creating a comfortable and functional living space. The inviting layout allows seamless flow between the living, dining, and kitchen areas, enhancing the home’s open and welcoming feel. With its manageable size and appealing updates, this property is ideal for first-time home buyers, investors seeking a solid rental, or buyers considering USDA financing.
Located just steps from the Polk City square and centrally situated near Big Creek and Saylorville Lake, this home offers plenty of dining, shopping, and outdoor activities to enjoy. Charming, cozy, and full of character, it lets you embrace small-town living while keeping downtown Des Moines just a short drive away!
Don’t miss the opportunity to make this wonderful property your own!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (6/16)
$139,900
401 S 3rd St, Polk City, IA 50226
2beds
850sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
5,314 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$165/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Bright open floor planThoughtful updates throughout
- 15 days
- 1,004
- 60
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Listed by:
Madi Beck (515)669-5658,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 736570
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- See Remarks
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 850
- Total interior livable area: 850 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 5,314 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 107.5 x 49.5
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 26100166001000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured, Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Polk City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $165/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $106,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,902
- Date on market: 3/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 125 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $139,900$165/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Pending sale | $139,900$165/sqft |
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| 6/16/2026 | Price change | $139,900-6.7%$165/sqft |
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| 5/16/2026 | Price change | $149,900-6.3%$176/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Price change | $160,000-3%$188/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $165,000+58.7%$194/sqft |
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| 6/12/2023 | Sold | $104,000+4%$122/sqft |
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| 4/24/2023 | Pending sale | $100,000$118/sqft |
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| 4/17/2023 | Price change | $100,000-9.1%$118/sqft |
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| 4/11/2023 | Price change | $110,000-9.8%$129/sqft |
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| 4/4/2023 | Price change | $122,000-2.4%$144/sqft |
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| 3/21/2023 | Price change | $125,000-10.7%$147/sqft |
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| 3/16/2023 | Price change | $140,000-6.7%$165/sqft |
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| 3/9/2023 | Listed for sale | $150,000+203%$176/sqft |
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| 11/20/2009 | Sold | $49,500-0.8%$58/sqft |
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| 8/21/2009 | Listing removed | $49,900$59/sqft |
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| 6/22/2009 | Listed for sale | $49,900$59/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,858 +11.7% | $106,900 +9.1% |
| 2024 | $1,664 +12.3% | $98,000 +9.3% |
| 2023 | $1,482 +1.4% | $89,700 +17.6% |
| 2022 | $1,462 +7.3% | $76,300 |
| 2021 | $1,362 +2.3% | $76,300 +9.8% |
| 2020 | $1,332 +11.6% | $69,500 |
| 2019 | $1,194 +1.5% | $69,500 +13.9% |
| 2018 | $1,176 | $61,000 |
| 2017 | $1,176 +14.2% | $61,000 +8.3% |
| 2016 | $1,030 | $56,300 |
| 2015 | $1,030 +15% | $56,300 +11.7% |
| 2014 | $896 | $50,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $50,400 -5.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $53,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $53,200 +0.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $53,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $53,000 -6% |
| 2008 | -- | $56,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $56,400 +11.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $50,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $50,500 +9.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $46,090 +30.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $35,320 |
| 2001 | -- | $35,320 |
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Neighborhood: 50226
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: North Polk
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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