Residential > House
Active
06/20/2025
List Price
$625,000$245/ft²
642 Polk Blvd
Des Moines, IA 50312
- 4Beds
- 3Baths
- 2,556ft²Living Area
- 9,975ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 2Car
- 1918Year Built
- 114DOM
- 5Permits
642 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50312 is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,556 ft² house built in 1918 on a 0.229 acre lot with 5 construction permits. This house is currently listed for $625,000, and it was last sold in 2014 for $302,500. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $461,067.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 642 Polk Blvd based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$461,067
$180/ft²
-$164K below List Price
Updated 7 months ago
642 Polk Blvd is valued at $461,067 by TopHap AVM 7 months ago.
MLS Description
The listing agent's description. Original Listing
Rare opportunity to own a home on one of Des Moines' most iconic streets, Polk Boulevard. This beautiful brick two story has all the updates where you want them and all the classic style still in place. Walking through the front door you will be taken aback by the beautiful woodwork showing off the classic fireplace at the center of the room. Flowing through the decorative dining room you step into the fully remodeled kitchen featuring a huge center island and high-end appliances. A remodeled half bath with laundry completes the first floor. Heading upstairs you come to the primary suite with a full bath and oversized closet not typically found in homes of this age. There are 3 additional bedrooms as well as a large solarium space perfect for an office or playroom. Another full bath means no sharing space in the mornings. The recently finished basement is beautiful with a family room w/ wetbar as well as a separate workout room. It's also been stubbed for a bathroom for future improvements. Outside you find multiple patio spaces as well as a 2-car heated garage. New roof & gutters, 100% updated electrical, and complete basement waterproofing add to the upgrades on this home. Schedule a showing today!
Listing Agents
The listing agent for 642 Polk Blvd is Jason Stuyvesant.
JS
Jason Stuyvesant
RE/MAX Concepts
Phone: (515) 276-2872
Permits
642 Polk Blvd has 5 permit records.
Permit History
5
Permits
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$9,210.00From latest Total Assessed Value1.97%Total Assessed Value$468,200=Land+
Assessed Value$77,700Additions
Assessed Value$390,500
In 2023, taxes billed for 642 Polk Blvd were $9,210, which is 1.97% from latest Total Assessed Value of $468,200.
Property History
642 Polk Blvd has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 642 Polk Blvd
Hazard Risks
Tornado195Lead124Particulates112Air Pollution101Nat'l Avg100Ozone99Carb Mono90Weather90Hail74Wind47Earthquake13Hurricane2
12 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Hail Index, Tornado Index, Hurricane Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Wind Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 642 Polk Blvd.
Walkability Index
13 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
642 Polk Blvd has a walkability score of 13 out of 20, which means that it is in a somewhat walkable area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
15°F
High
33°F
Summer
Average
Low
63°F
High
84°F
In the winter at 642 Polk Blvd, temperatures range from 15.13°F to 33.06°F with an average of 24.1°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 62.8°F to 84°F with and average of 73.4°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 642 Polk Blvd
Public Schools
Roosevelt High School
Grades: 9-12
0.38 mi
D+
Merrill Middle School
Grades: 6-8
0.49 mi
C-
Hubbell Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.48 mi
D
McKee Education Center
Grades: EE-PK
7.61 mi
Woodlawn Education Center
Grades: EE-PK
3.27 mi
Mitchell Early Learning Center
Grades: EE-PK
4.99 mi
Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
Grades: EE-PK
2.78 mi
* The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.
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Neighborhood
This property is located in Waterbury, Des Moines, IA 50312.
Seasonal Housing units 50312
4%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 50312
-2%of people during work hours.
Crime Index for 50312
125
125
The crime index in 50312 is 125, which is 1.3 times higher than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 642 Polk Blvd over selected time period.
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