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Last sold for $142,000 on May 16, 2016

1605 34TH ST

DES MOINES, IA 50310
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,356 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$142,000 · May 16, 2016

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Governmental / Public Use (General)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 260 ft²Porch · 48 ft²

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

E
Perkins Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Meredith Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Hoover High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Des Moines Independent Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50310These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
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.32,532
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,000 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,502
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,153
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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

1605 34th 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Drake
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Drake

How it measures up in Des Moines 50310

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Des Moines 50310.

Living area1,356 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,204 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 1605 34th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDrakeDes Moines 50310Polk County
Living areabigger than1,356 ft²46% of homes62% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac90% of homes84% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than195592% of homes65% of homes29% of homes

About 1605 34th St

When did 1605 34th St, Des Moines, IA last sell?

1605 34th St, Des Moines, IA last sold on May 16, 2016 for $142,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1605 34th St, Des Moines, IA?

1605 34th St, Des Moines, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,356 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 1605 34th St, Des Moines, IA built?

1605 34th St, Des Moines, IA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1605 34th St, Des Moines, IA?

1605 34th St, Des Moines, IA is assigned to Perkins Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Meredith Middle School (middle), rated D+; Hoover High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Des Moines Independent Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1605 34th St, Des Moines, IA compare to other homes in Des Moines 50310?

Among the 10,938 homes in Des Moines 50310, it is bigger than 62% of them (1,356 ft² against a typical 1,204 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1955 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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