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1210 RANDOLPH ST

DES MOINES, IA 50315
4
Beds
4 / 2
Baths
2,176 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,758 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$269,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$232,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$237,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$269,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 120 ft²Porch · 48 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Morris Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Brody Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
H
Lincoln High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Des Moines Independent Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50315These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,555
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,695 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,898
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,643
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

1210 Randolph St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Watrous South
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Watrous South

How it measures up in Des Moines 50315

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Des Moines 50315.

Living area2,176 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,043 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 1210 Randolph St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatrous SouthDes Moines 50315Polk County
Living areabigger than2,176 ft²97% of homes97% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac38% of homes53% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than197992% of homes89% of homes50% of homes

About 1210 Randolph St

When did 1210 Randolph St, Des Moines, IA last sell?

1210 Randolph St, Des Moines, IA last sold on Dec 17, 2014, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1210 Randolph St, Des Moines, IA?

1210 Randolph St, Des Moines, IA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,176 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 1210 Randolph St, Des Moines, IA built?

1210 Randolph St, Des Moines, IA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1210 Randolph St, Des Moines, IA?

1210 Randolph St, Des Moines, IA is assigned to Morris Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Brody Middle School (middle), rated F; Lincoln High School (high), rated F. All sit in Des Moines Independent Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1210 Randolph St, Des Moines, IA compare to other homes in Des Moines 50315?

Among the 11,982 homes in Des Moines 50315, it is bigger than 97% of them (2,176 ft² against a typical 1,043 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (1979 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1210 Randolph St, Des Moines, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1210 Randolph St, Des Moines, IA was $4,758. The county assessed it at $269,400.

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