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  • $688,900

    539 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50312

    5beds
    3baths
    3,682sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1916
    9,975 Square Feet Lot
    $688,900 Zestimate®
    $187/sqft
    $2,822 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $688,900

    $627,000 - $758,000

    $2,822/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Priced Reduced! Enjoy the best of both worlds old and new with this beautiful Waterbury Neighborhood brick located on gorgeous Polk Boulevard! This 5br/3ba 1916 charmer maintains all the character with numerous modern updates. First floor: huge living room with pretty fireplace; a completely renovated kitchen with granite; maple cabinets; attractive stone back-splash; radiant floor heat; formal dining; and renovated full bath. Second floor: an impressive master bedroom; custom walk-in closet; completely remodeled bathroom spa with travertine floor over radiant heat; glass shower; extra-large jetted tub; a second family room and office-that can easily convert to bedroom space. The third floor has two more bedrooms, and 3/4 bath with walk-in closet. New paint and Pella windows throughout, several shade trees, and three perennial garden areas await your personal touch! Hubbell, Merrill, Roosevelt schools, shopping, bike trail access from the driveway, and The Art Center closeby!

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Other, Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,682 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 9,975 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 09003135000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • brick
    • Roof: Tile
    Condition
    • Year built: 1916

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/5/2015Sold$395,000-2.5%$107/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #447611 Report a problem
    4/2/2015Pending sale$405,000$110/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #447611 Report a problem
    3/4/2015Price change$405,000-2.4%$110/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #447611 Report a problem
    2/3/2015Price change$415,000-2.4%$113/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #447611 Report a problem
    1/22/2015Listed for sale$425,000+60.7%$115/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #447611 Report a problem
    6/27/2006Sold$264,500+26.3%$72/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/15/2003Sold$209,500$57/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$12,678 +2.1%$703,300 +9.6%
    2024$12,420 +3.7%$641,800
    2023$11,980 +0.8%$641,800 +24.1%
    2022$11,888 +5.9%$517,200
    2021$11,230 -3.7%$517,200 +12.8%
    2020$11,660 +5%$458,600
    2019$11,104 +1.1%$458,600 +8.8%
    2018$10,986 $421,700
    2017$10,986 +50.7%$421,700 +12.6%
    2016$7,288 $374,500 +35.4%
    2015$7,288 +10.1%$276,600 +3.4%
    2014$6,618 $267,400
    2013-- $267,400 +0.7%
    2012-- $265,600
    2011-- $265,600 -2.2%
    2010-- $271,500
    2009-- $271,500 +4.9%
    2008-- $258,900
    2007-- $258,900 +29.3%
    2006-- $200,300
    2005-- $200,300 +6.2%
    2003-- $188,520 +16.1%
    2002-- $162,440
    2001-- $162,440

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    Neighborhood: Ingersoll Park

    Nearby schools

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

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

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