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  • $302,500

    502 W Van Dorn St, Polk City, IA 50226

    2beds
    1,572sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1878
    1.26 Acres Lot
    $302,500 Zestimate®
    $192/sqft
    $1,463 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $302,500

    $275,000 - $333,000

    $1,463/mo

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    What's special

    Don't miss your chance to own this wonderful acreage with a 2-bedroom home, a 4-car garage, and a free-standing workshop. Please call the seller directly at (515) 721-3679 to schedule a showing. It's located right in the heart of the fast-growing Polk City. This home sits on 1.26 acres with lots of mature trees and room to roam! You'll love the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with 2 marvelous decks and a patio. Over the years, this 140-year-old home has benefited from some additions. When you step inside, the main living space is wide open. It includes the living room, open dining area, the kitchen, and a marvelous 4-season sunroom. There are 2-nice-sized bedrooms and a large full bathroom. A sliding door just off the living room takes you to a nicely shaded multi-level treated wood deck with a great view across your acreage. Back inside, there's a separate laundry room and access to the unfinished basement. The sunroom includes a French door exit to another deck that's very convenient for grilling and outdoor entertaining. The deck is nicely shaded and provides another great view. The garage is extra large, includes a heater and has room to easily park 4 cars inside. There's even an overhead door in the back for easy access to the yard with your riding mower. On the opposite side of the home, you'll find a fabulous workshop for your woodworking hobby or whatever you desire. It includes a window air conditioner. You're not going to want to miss out on this rare opportunity to have so much...right in the heart of town and Polk City is just minutes from Ankeny or the Western suburbs of Des Moines. Don't miss out. This home is offered at a great price! Call (515) 721-3679 today to schedule a showing.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Flooring: Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,572 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Metal
    Lot
    • Size: 1.26 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 26100021000000
    • Zoning: Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Metal
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1878

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Polk City

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $192/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $246,700
    • Annual tax amount: $4,116

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/24/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    4/21/2020Listing removed$225,000$143/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    1/22/2020Pending sale$225,000$143/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    1/22/2020Listed for sale$225,000$143/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    12/17/2019Pending sale$225,000$143/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    11/26/2019Price change$225,000-10%$143/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    10/29/2019Price change$250,000-2%$159/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    9/10/2019Price change$255,000+46.6%$162/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    7/30/2018Pending sale$174,001$111/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #33065817 Report a problem
    7/30/2018Listed for sale$174,001+0.6%$111/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #33065817 Report a problem
    11/14/2014Sold$173,000-5.2%$110/sqft
    Source: CIBR #40623 Report a problem
    7/26/2014Listed for sale$182,500$116/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #40623 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,116 +2.3%$246,700 +8.5%
    2024$4,022 +3.4%$227,300
    2023$3,890 +1.4%$227,300 +22.3%
    2022$3,838 +6.6%$185,800
    2021$3,602 +2%$185,800 +9.5%
    2020$3,532 +10.8%$169,700
    2019$3,188 +1.2%$169,700 +14.1%
    2018$3,150 $148,700
    2017$3,150 +12.7%$148,700 +7.9%
    2016$2,796 $137,800
    2015$2,796 +15.6%$137,800 +11%
    2014$2,418 $124,200
    2013-- $124,200 +0.3%
    2012-- $123,800
    2011-- $123,800 -0.4%
    2010-- $124,300
    2009-- $124,300 -6%
    2008-- $132,200
    2007-- $132,200 +12.1%
    2006-- $117,900
    2005-- $117,900 +11.9%
    2003-- $105,360 +26%
    2002-- $83,630
    2001-- $83,630
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    Neighborhood: 50226

    Nearby schools

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    • District: North Polk

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