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Last sold for $79,500 on May 18, 2000

DES MOINES, IA 50310
0
Baths
4,200 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$79,500 · May 18, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$348 (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.$19,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$19,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Moore Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Meredith Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Hoover High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 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

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.

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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.

Lot size4,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMerle HayDes Moines 50310Polk County
Lot sizebigger than4,200 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes8% of homes

About

When did , Des Moines, IA last sell?

, Des Moines, IA last sold on May 18, 2000 for $79,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve , Des Moines, IA?

, Des Moines, IA is assigned to Moore Elementary School (elementary), rated C; 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.

What are the property taxes on , Des Moines, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for , Des Moines, IA was $348. The county assessed it at $19,800.

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