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1740 Garfield Ave; Des Moines, IA Property Details

1740 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA is a Public Colleges/university that was built in 1939. This property is currently a cash purchase and is not for sale. Our records show that 1740 Garfield Ave has a total of 31,108 square feet. The lot size of 1740 Garfield Ave is 130,114 square feet.

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1740 Garfield Ave Des Moines, IA 50316
$3,020,000 Estimated Value
31,108 SqFt
Property Details

Summary

  • Purchase Method: Cash
  • Owners / Type: 1 / Corporate
  • Owner Status: Corporate
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Purchase Price: $100,000
  • APN: 110/05194-007-000
  • Situs County: Polk
  • Length Of Ownership: 14 years, 1 months

Structure

  • Building Style: Steel
  • Stories: 2
  • Exterior Wall Type: Brick
  • Building Condition: Average
  • Roof Type: Flat
  • Roof Cover Type: Built-up
  • Sewer Type: Yes
  • Water Source: Municipal

Measurements

  • Total: 31,108/SqFt
  • Lot: 130,114/SqFt
  • Gross: 31,108/SqFt
  • Living: 31,108/SqFt
  • Building: 31,108/SqFt
  • Ground: 23,400/SqFt
  • Price Per Square Foot: $3.21

Legal Description

  • Description: LOTS 8 THRU 29 BLK 5 & S 18F LOTS 7 & 30 BLK 5 & S 458F VAC ALLEY LYING W & ADJ LOTS 7 THRU 18 BLK 5 & -EX N 397F & S 110F- ALL LOT I LYING E & ADJ BLK 5 STALFORD & DIXONS ADD
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Land Information

  • Property Type: Public Colleges/University
  • Within Flood Zone: True
  • Flood Zone: X / Low/Medium Risk
  • School District: Des Moines Independent Community School District
  • Lat / Lon: 41.60356 / -93.58967
  • Subdivision: Stalford & Dixons Addition
  • Property Class: Exempt
  • Zoning: R-3
  • County Use Code: 30

Amenities

  • Plus Four: 2646
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central

Ownership Info

1740 Garfield Ave has no associated ownership info
1740 Garfield Ave has no associated ownership info.

Taxes

1740 Garfield Ave has 8 associated Taxes items

1740 Garfield Ave, 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 $3,020,000. The APN we've located for 1740 Garfield Ave is 110/05194-007-000.

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Taxes
  • Assessed Value:  $3,020,000
  • Assessed Year:  2025
  • Assessed County:  Polk
  • APN:  110/05194-007-000
  • Assessed Land Value:  195000
  • Market Land Value:  195000
  • Market Value:  3020000
  • Market Year:  2025

Tax History

1740 Garfield Ave has 12 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax Rate
Year 2025 Assessed Value $3,020,000 Land Value $195,000 Improvement Value $2,825,000 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2024 Assessed Value $2,650,000 Land Value $171,000 Improvement Value $2,479,000 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2023 Assessed Value $2,650,000 Land Value $171,000 Improvement Value $2,479,000 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2022 Assessed Value $2,220,000 Land Value $143,000 Improvement Value $2,077,000 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2021 Assessed Value $2,220,000 Land Value $143,000 Improvement Value $2,077,000 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2020 Assessed Value $2,160,000 Land Value $130,000 Improvement Value $2,030,000 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2019 Assessed Value $2,160,000 Land Value $130,000 Improvement Value $2,030,000 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2018 Assessed Value $2,020,000 Land Value $129,900 Improvement Value $1,890,100 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2017 Assessed Value $2,020,000 Land Value $129,900 Improvement Value $1,890,100 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2016 Assessed Value $1,860,000 Land Value $108,200 Improvement Value $1,751,800 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2015 Assessed Value $1,860,000 Land Value $108,200 Improvement Value $1,751,800 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2014 Assessed Value $1,740,400 Land Value $108,200 Improvement Value $1,632,200 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate