With some TLC you can have an incredible house at an incredible location. Sitting on the beautiful Polk Blvd where you can see the Art Center from your front lawn. This large, majestic house is waiting for someone to come make it their own. You will need to put some work in, and so the house is listed at over $100,000 below market value. Inside you will find beautiful woodwork, original wood floors, large windows and rooms. There are four bedrooms upstairs, and a bathroom on every level. Come see how you can make this dream your reality.
Sold for $325,000
$325,000
520 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50312
4beds
2,176sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
10,062.36 Square Feet Lot
$324,300 Zestimate®
$149/sqft
$2,393 Estimated rent
Home value
$324,300
$305,000 - $344,000
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Beautiful woodworkOriginal wood floorsBathroom on every levelFour bedrooms upstairsLarge windowsBeautiful polk blvdLarge majestic house
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Listed by:
Ryan Lynch (515)724-3163,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Abby Miller
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724821
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,176
- Total interior livable area: 2,176 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 10,062 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 x 168
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09003126000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2025 | Sold | $325,000-7.1%$149/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #724821 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Pending sale | $350,000$161/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724821 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Listing removed | $350,000$161/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724821 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Pending sale | $350,000$161/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724821 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $350,000$161/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724821 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,630 +2.1% | $428,500 +9.8% |
| 2024 | $7,472 +1.8% | $390,300 |
| 2023 | $7,338 +0.8% | $390,300 +21.9% |
| 2022 | $7,280 +6% | $320,200 |
| 2021 | $6,866 -3.6% | $320,200 +12.9% |
| 2020 | $7,126 +7.1% | $283,700 |
| 2019 | $6,654 +1.1% | $283,700 +10.8% |
| 2018 | $6,580 | $256,100 |
| 2017 | $6,580 +14% | $256,100 +12.4% |
| 2016 | $5,774 | $227,800 |
| 2015 | $5,774 +2.7% | $227,800 +3.3% |
| 2014 | $5,623 | $220,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $220,600 +0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $219,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $219,200 -1.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $223,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $223,500 +1.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $219,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $219,600 +12.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $194,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $194,800 +12.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $172,510 +19.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $144,820 |
| 2001 | -- | $144,820 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Waterbury
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Hubbell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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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