You don't want to miss this rare Polk City ranch located on over a 1/2 an acre of land in the heart of town! This gem of a home features 1,589 Sq ft on the main level with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living area with fireplace, and a dining area off the kitchen. The spacious kitchen includes new appliances installed in 2019 and a wine fridge below the breakfast bar. The main floor laundry room includes a built-in drop zone for coats and shoes. The 1,100 sq ft walkout basement has been recently updated. Basement includes a living area, a full bathroom, and a kitchenette with a sink, fridge, and separate walk-in pantry. Per the seller, an egress window was installed in 2021 in the basement for a conforming 3rd bedroom. Oversized 2-car garage (28 X 36) was installed in 2022 and is large enough to hold 3 vehicles or a large truck or boat. You will love the private backyard and view of wildlife from the deck and back patio behind the garage. New furnace and A/C in 2022, new roof 2012, new carpet 2023, sliding doors 2021, new gutters 2022. This home is a short walk to the new elementary school in town and Polk City Square. This is a one-of-a-kind home!
Sold for $385,000
$385,000
428 N 3rd St, Polk City, IA 50226
2beds
1,598sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
0.88 Acres Lot
$416,400 Zestimate®
$241/sqft
$2,007 Estimated rent
Home value
$416,400
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Sliding doorsSeparate walk-in pantryLaundry roomEgress windowSpacious kitchenNew furnaceNew gutters
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Listed by:
Shane Torres (515)984-0222,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Patrice Noble 515-505-2363,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Shane Torres
RE/MAX Concepts
Patrice Noble
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 680734
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,598
- Total interior livable area: 1,598 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,100
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.88 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 26100009003000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Polk City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $241/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $349,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,820
- Date on market: 8/23/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2023 | Sold | $385,000-1.3%$241/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #680734 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2023 | Pending sale | $389,900$244/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #680734 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $389,900+73.3%$244/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #680734 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2021 | Sold | $225,000$141/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2014 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2014 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,558 -12.4% | $349,500 +7.3% |
| 2024 | $6,342 +9% | $325,600 -9.2% |
| 2023 | $5,820 +1.2% | $358,400 +35.2% |
| 2022 | $5,752 +9.2% | $265,000 |
| 2021 | $5,266 +1.9% | $265,000 +8.6% |
| 2020 | $5,166 +5% | $244,100 -3.9% |
| 2019 | $4,920 +1.2% | $253,900 +12.9% |
| 2018 | $4,862 | $224,800 |
| 2017 | $4,862 +10.4% | $224,800 +6% |
| 2016 | $4,404 | $212,000 |
| 2015 | $4,404 +8.7% | $212,000 +7.9% |
| 2014 | $4,052 | $196,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $196,500 +5.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $186,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $186,500 -2.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $192,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $192,100 -6% |
| 2008 | -- | $204,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $204,400 +11.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $183,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $183,300 +10.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $165,650 +15.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $143,060 |
| 2001 | -- | $143,060 |
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Neighborhood: 50226
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NANorth Polk West Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10North Polk Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.9 mi
- 8/10North Polk High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.8 mi
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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