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1608 Highview Dr; Des Moines, IA Property Details

1608 Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA is a Single Family that was built in 1946. This property is currently a cash purchase and is for sale. Our records show that 1608 Highview Dr has 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom, and a total of 788 square feet. The lot size of 1608 Highview Dr is 15,360 square feet.

On Market for 142 days
1608 Highview Dr Des Moines, IA 50315
$179,900 Listing Price
2 Beds
1 Baths
788 SqFt
Property Details

Summary

  • Purchase Method: Cash
  • Owners / Type: 1 / Corporate
  • Owner Status: Corporate
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Purchase Price: $127,000
  • Est. Equity / %: $173,000 / 100%
  • Gross Yield: 8.305%
  • APN: 120/01586-000-000
  • Situs County: Polk
  • Length Of Ownership: 1 year, 5 months

Rooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 4

Structure

  • Building Style: Frame
  • Stories: 1
  • Exterior Wall Type: Wood Siding
  • Building Condition: Average
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Sewer Type: Yes
  • Water Source: Municipal

Measurements

  • Total: 788/SqFt
  • Lot: 15,360/SqFt
  • Gross: 1,296/SqFt
  • Garage: 308/SqFt
  • Living: 788/SqFt
  • Basement: 648/SqFt
  • Building: 1,296/SqFt
  • Ground: 648/SqFt
  • Basement Finished: 140/SqFt
  • Basement Unfinished: 508/SqFt
  • Price Per Square Foot: $161.17

Legal Description

  • Description: N 1/2 LOT 98 FARR VIEW ACRES
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Land Information

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Within Flood Zone: True
  • Flood Zone: X / Low/Medium Risk
  • School District: Des Moines Independent Community School District
  • Lat / Lon: 41.531013 / -93.63824
  • Subdivision: Farr View Acres
  • Property Class: Residential
  • County Use Code: SF

Amenities

  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas
  • Plus Four: 4931
  • Cooling: None
  • Garage: Garage
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Parking: 1

Ownership Info

1608 Highview Dr has no associated ownership info
1608 Highview Dr has no associated ownership info.

Taxes

1608 Highview Dr has 10 associated Taxes items

1608 Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA pays taxes in Polk County, IA. The most recent tax assessment records are from 2025 and show that the current assessed value of the property is $127,800. The APN we've located for 1608 Highview Dr is 120/01586-000-000.

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Taxes
  • Assessed Value:  $127,800
  • Assessed Year:  2025
  • Assessed County:  Polk
  • APN:  120/01586-000-000
  • Assessed Land Value:  39000
  • Market Land Value:  39000
  • Tax Amount:  2382
  • Tax Year:  2024
  • Market Value:  127800
  • Market Year:  2025

Tax History

1608 Highview Dr has 13 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax Rate
Year 2025 Assessed Value $127,800 Land Value $39,000 Improvement Value $88,800 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2024 Assessed Value Land Value Improvement Value Tax Amount $2,382 Change Rate +0.024076% Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2023 Assessed Value $121,100 Land Value $36,500 Improvement Value $84,600 Tax Amount $2,326 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.019207%
Year 2022 Assessed Value $98,700 Land Value $30,400 Improvement Value $68,300 Tax Amount $2,326 Change Rate +0.035619% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.023566%
Year 2021 Assessed Value $98,700 Land Value $30,400 Improvement Value $68,300 Tax Amount $2,246 Change Rate -0.037704% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.022756%
Year 2020 Assessed Value $90,000 Land Value $27,600 Improvement Value $62,400 Tax Amount $2,334 Change Rate +0.078558% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.025933%
Year 2019 Assessed Value $90,000 Land Value $27,600 Improvement Value $62,400 Tax Amount $2,164 Change Rate +0.072349% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.024044%
Year 2018 Assessed Value $80,500 Land Value $24,100 Improvement Value $56,400 Tax Amount $2,018 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.025068%
Year 2017 Assessed Value $84,600 Land Value $24,100 Improvement Value $60,500 Tax Amount $2,018 Change Rate +0.075693% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.023853%
Year 2016 Assessed Value $77,900 Land Value $21,900 Improvement Value $56,000 Tax Amount $1,876 Change Rate +0.028509% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.024082%
Year 2015 Assessed Value $77,900 Land Value $21,900 Improvement Value $56,000 Tax Amount $1,824 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.023415%
Year 2014 Assessed Value $73,200 Land Value $20,100 Improvement Value $53,100 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2013 Assessed Value Land Value Improvement Value Tax Amount $1,646 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate