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Last sold for $920,000 on May 5, 2025

2901 RUTLAND AVE

DES MOINES, IA 50311
5
Beds
2
Baths
10,476 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.
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
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.
9
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.$920,000 · May 5, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,262 (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.$606,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$61,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$544,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$561,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$606,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.47
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

M
Callanan Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Hubbell Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Roosevelt High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Des Moines Independent Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50311These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.14,447
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,517 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,818
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,589
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

2901 Rutland Ave 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Polk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Drake
  • Among the oldest homes in Polk County

How it measures up in Des Moines 50311

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Des Moines 50311.

Living area10,476 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,424 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1922Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 2901 Rutland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDrakeDes Moines 50311Polk County
Living areabigger than10,476 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac96% of homes96% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than18956% of homes4% of homesalmost no homes

About 2901 Rutland Ave

When did 2901 Rutland Ave, Des Moines, IA last sell?

2901 Rutland Ave, Des Moines, IA last sold on May 5, 2025 for $920,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2901 Rutland Ave, Des Moines, IA?

2901 Rutland Ave, Des Moines, IA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 10,476 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 2901 Rutland Ave, Des Moines, IA built?

2901 Rutland Ave, Des Moines, IA was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2901 Rutland Ave, Des Moines, IA?

2901 Rutland Ave, Des Moines, IA is assigned to Callanan Middle School (middle), rated F; Hubbell Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Roosevelt 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 2901 Rutland Ave, Des Moines, IA compare to other homes in Des Moines 50311?

Among the 4,071 homes in Des Moines 50311, it is bigger than almost all of them (10,476 ft² against a typical 1,424 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1895 against a typical 1922). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2901 Rutland Ave, Des Moines, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2901 Rutland Ave, Des Moines, IA was $11,262. The county assessed it at $606,000.

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