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Last sold for $46,500 on Oct 20, 2023

603 SE 15TH ST

GRIMES, IA 50111
2
Beds
1
Baths
2,488 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1901
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$46,500 · Oct 20, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$304 (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.$17,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$17,300

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.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Vacant Commercial
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Capitol View Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.7 mi
H
East High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Hiatt Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Des Moines Independent Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50111These 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,937
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.653 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,352
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$124,908
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.60%

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How this home compares

603 Se 15th 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 91% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Grimes 50111
  • Among the oldest homes in Grimes 50111

How it measures up in Grimes 50111

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Grimes 50111.

Living area2,488 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,613 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1901
OlderTypical 2008Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 603 Se 15th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrimes 50111Polk County
Living areabigger than2,488 ft²90% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac70% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than1901almost no homes2% of homes

About 603 Se 15th St

When did 603 Se 15th St, Grimes, IA last sell?

603 Se 15th St, Grimes, IA last sold on Oct 20, 2023 for $46,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 603 Se 15th St, Grimes, IA?

603 Se 15th St, Grimes, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,488 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 603 Se 15th St, Grimes, IA built?

603 Se 15th St, Grimes, IA was built in 1901, making it 125 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 603 Se 15th St, Grimes, IA?

603 Se 15th St, Grimes, IA is assigned to Capitol View Elementary School (elementary), rated C; East High School (high), rated D; Hiatt Middle School (middle), 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 603 Se 15th St, Grimes, IA compare to other homes in Grimes 50111?

Among the 5,902 homes in Grimes 50111, it is bigger than 90% of them (2,488 ft² against a typical 1,613 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1901 against a typical 2008). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 603 Se 15th St, Grimes, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 603 Se 15th St, Grimes, IA was $304. The county assessed it at $17,300.

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