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    642 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50312

    4beds
    2,556sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1918
    9,975.24 Square Feet Lot
    $515,100 Zestimate®
    $201/sqft
    $2,492 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $515,100

    $489,000 - $541,000

    $2,492/mo

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    What's special

    Brick two storyRecently finished basementBeautiful woodworkFully remodeled kitchenHigh-end appliancesHuge center islandNew roof and gutters
    Rare opportunity to own a home on one of Des Moines' most iconic streets, Polk Boulevard. This beautiful brick two story has all the updates where you want them and all the classic style still in place. Walking through the front door you will be taken aback by the beautiful woodwork showing off the classic fireplace at the center of the room. Flowing through the decorative dining room you step into the fully remodeled kitchen featuring a huge center island and high-end appliances. A remodeled half bath with laundry completes the first floor. Heading upstairs you come to the primary suite with a full bath and oversized closet not typically found in homes of this age. There are 3 additional bedrooms as well as a large solarium space perfect for an office or playroom. Another full bath means no sharing space in the mornings. The recently finished basement is beautiful with a family room w/ wetbar as well as a separate workout room. It's also been stubbed for a bathroom for future improvements. Outside you find multiple patio spaces as well as a 2-car heated garage. There is also invisible pet fencing around the entire perimiter of the yard. New roof & gutters, 100% updated electrical, and complete basement waterproofing add to the upgrades on this home. Schedule a showing today!

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    Listed by:

    Jason Stuyvesant (515)778-9669,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Bought with:

    Betsy Behrens

    RE/MAX Precision

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 720760MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Hot Water, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, See Remarks
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished,Partially Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,556
    • Total interior livable area: 2,556 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Open, Patio
    • Exterior features: Fence, Patio
    • Fencing: Wood,Partial
    Lot
    • Size: 9,975 sqft
    • Dimensions: 75 x 133
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 09005891000000
    • Zoning: N5

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Two Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1918

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/27/2026Sold$515,000-10.4%$201/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #720760 Report a problem
    4/21/2026Pending sale$575,000$225/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #720760 Report a problem
    3/20/2026Price change$575,000-2.5%$225/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #720760 Report a problem
    3/9/2026Pending sale$589,900$231/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #720760 Report a problem
    2/16/2026Price change$589,900-0.9%$231/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #720760 Report a problem
    1/12/2026Price change$595,000-0.8%$233/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #720760 Report a problem
    11/6/2025Price change$600,000-4%$235/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #720760 Report a problem
    10/3/2025Price change$625,000-1.6%$245/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #720760 Report a problem
    9/2/2025Price change$634,900-0.8%$248/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #720760 Report a problem
    8/1/2025Listed for sale$639,900$250/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #720760 Report a problem
    7/23/2025Pending sale$639,900$250/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #720760 Report a problem
    7/21/2025Price change$639,900-1.6%$250/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #720760 Report a problem
    6/20/2025Listed for sale$650,000+124.1%$254/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #720760 Report a problem
    5/9/2014Sold$290,000-1.7%$113/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #432424 Report a problem
    3/28/2014Pending sale$295,000$115/sqft
    Source: BHHS FIRST REALTY WESTOWN #432424 Report a problem
    3/25/2014Listed for sale$295,000+100.7%$115/sqft
    Source: BHHS FIRST REALTY WESTOWN #432424 Report a problem
    4/7/2000Sold$147,000$58/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,400 +2.1%$512,300 +9.4%
    2024$9,210 +2.8%$468,200
    2023$8,960 +0.8%$468,200 +23.1%
    2022$8,892 +5.4%$380,200
    2021$8,438 -3.7%$380,200 +12.5%
    2020$8,766 +6.5%$338,100
    2019$8,234 +1%$338,100 +10.3%
    2018$8,152 $306,400
    2017$8,152 +23.6%$306,400 +22.4%
    2016$6,596 $250,300
    2015$6,596 +16.7%$250,300 +0.9%
    2014$5,654 $248,100
    2013-- $248,100 -0.6%
    2012-- $249,700
    2011-- $249,700 -4.8%
    2010-- $262,200
    2009-- $262,200 +4.2%
    2008-- $251,700
    2007-- $251,700 +10.7%
    2006-- $227,300
    2005-- $227,300 +19.2%
    2003-- $190,670 +10.4%
    2002-- $172,660 +30.6%
    2001-- $132,190

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    Neighborhood: Waterbury

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    • 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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