Beautifully updated historic home on Polk Blvd featuring 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a 2-car attached garage. Step inside to a spacious modern kitchen, perfect for entertaining and daily living. The living room showcases a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, creating a warm focal point for the home. Upstairs, you’ll find generous bedrooms with plenty of space for family, guests, or home offices (all 6 are upstairs). Bathrooms have been thoughtfully updated, blending modern finishes with timeless character. Outside, enjoy the deck overlooking the backyard, ideal for summer gatherings or quiet evenings. With its prime location on one of Des Moines’ most sought-after boulevards, this home combines historic charm, modern updates, and everyday functionality in one remarkable package.
For sale
Price cut: $15K (7/13)
$485,000
702 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50312
6beds
2,668sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
9,234 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$182/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaceSpacious modern kitchenDeck overlooking the backyard
- 143 days |
- 1,261 |
- 84 |
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Listed by:
Darson Grantham (641)745-0156,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 725439
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,668
- Total interior livable area: 2,668 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Other
Lot
- Size: 9,234 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 782501402025
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $182/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $418,400
- Annual tax amount: $7,704
- Date on market: 9/3/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 254 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | Price change | $485,000-3%$182/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $500,000$187/sqft |
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| 12/22/2025 | Listing removed | $500,000$187/sqft |
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| 11/14/2025 | Price change | $500,000-4.8%$187/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000+1.9%$197/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #725439 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: DMMLS #688875 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $515,000+87.8%$193/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #688875 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2015 | Sold | $274,300-3.8%$103/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #500062 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2015 | Price change | $285,000+1.8%$107/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #500062 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2015 | Price change | $280,000-3.4%$105/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2015 | Price change | $290,000-3.3%$109/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2015 | Price change | $299,900-3.2%$112/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2015 | Listed for sale | $309,900+103.9%$116/sqft |
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| 9/15/1999 | Sold | $152,000$57/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,380 +2.2% | $418,400 +8.3% |
| 2024 | $7,224 -0.5% | $386,300 |
| 2023 | $7,262 +0.8% | $386,300 +20.6% |
| 2022 | $7,204 +4.7% | $320,400 |
| 2021 | $6,880 -3.6% | $320,400 +11.4% |
| 2020 | $7,140 +5.7% | $287,600 |
| 2019 | $6,758 +1.1% | $287,600 +9.3% |
| 2018 | $6,682 | $263,200 |
| 2017 | $6,682 +10.2% | $263,200 +10.2% |
| 2016 | $6,066 | $238,900 |
| 2015 | $6,066 +9.5% | $238,900 +6.1% |
| 2014 | $5,538 | $225,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $225,200 -0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $226,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $226,500 -6.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $243,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $243,400 +4.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $233,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $233,700 +7% |
| 2006 | -- | $218,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $218,500 +16.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $188,030 +19.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $156,810 |
| 2001 | -- | $156,810 |
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Neighborhood: Waterbury
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hubbell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 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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