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$325,259$2,878 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

DES MOINES, IA 50321
0
Baths
113 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$325K
$279K low$372K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$38 (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.$1,890 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$90
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,890
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,890

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

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.

M
Brody Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Lincoln High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
E
Park Avenue Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 mi

District: Des Moines Independent Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50321These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.8,677
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.714 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,131
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,054
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

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.

  • Worth less than 67% of homes in Des Moines 50321
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Des Moines 50321
  • Among the smallest homes in Des Moines 50321
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Des Moines 50321

What homes are worth in Des Moines 50321

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$150K$834K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Des Moines 50321.

How it measures up in Des Moines 50321

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Des Moines 50321.

Estimated value$325,259
CheaperTypical $368,782Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$2878
CheaperTypical $195Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area113 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,842 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDes Moines 50321Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$325,25933% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2878almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than113 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac5% of homes27% of homes

About

How much is , Des Moines, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Des Moines, IA is $325,259 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $278,689 to $371,829. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is , Des Moines, IA?

, Des Moines, IA has 113 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

What schools serve , Des Moines, IA?

, Des Moines, IA is assigned to Brody Middle School (middle), rated F; Lincoln High School (high), rated F; Park Avenue Elementary School (elementary), 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 , Des Moines, IA compare to other homes in Des Moines 50321?

Among the 2,120 homes in Des Moines 50321, it is worth more than 33% of them ($325,259 against a typical $368,782), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($2878 against a typical $195), it is bigger than almost none of them (113 ft² against a typical 1,842 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.34 ac). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 63% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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

The 2024 property tax bill for , Des Moines, IA was $38. The county assessed it at $1,890.

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