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Last sold for $1,800 on Oct 28, 2026

4911 DOUGLAS AVE

DES MOINES, IA 50310
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,560 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.
1.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1923
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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.$1,800 · Oct 28, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,260 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$255,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$85,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$169,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$222,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$255,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.17
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Brick (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning 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.Garage, Attached
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.Deck · 176 ft²Porch · 152 ft²

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.

E
Moore Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Meredith Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Hoover High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 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

4911 Douglas 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.

  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Des Moines 50310
  • Among the largest lots in Beaverdale
  • Older than 91% of homes in Des Moines 50310

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 area1,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,206 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size1.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 4911 Douglas Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBeaverdaleDes Moines 50310Polk County
Living areabigger than1,560 ft²66% of homes76% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.17 acalmost all homesalmost all homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than192313% of homes9% of homes12% of homes

About 4911 Douglas Ave

When did 4911 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA last sell?

4911 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA last sold on Oct 28, 2026 for $1,800, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4911 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA?

4911 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,560 square feet of living space and a 1.17-acre lot.

When was 4911 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA built?

4911 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4911 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA?

4911 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA is assigned to Moore Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Meredith Middle School (middle), rated F; Hoover 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 4911 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA compare to other homes in Des Moines 50310?

Among the 10,937 homes in Des Moines 50310, it is bigger than 76% of them (1,560 ft² against a typical 1,206 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (1.17 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1923 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 4911 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4911 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA was $4,260. The county assessed it at $255,500.

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