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238 E Columbus Ave; Des Moines, IA Property Details

238 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA is a Single Family that was built in 1976. This property is not for sale. Our records show that 238 E Columbus Ave has 3 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom, and a total of 910 square feet. The lot size of 238 E Columbus Ave is 5,946 square feet.

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238 E Columbus Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
$169,400 Estimated Value
3 Beds
1 Baths
910 SqFt
Property Details

Summary

  • Purchase Method: Cash
  • Owners / Type: 2 / Related
  • Owner Status: Related
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Purchase Price: $23,000
  • Est. Equity / %: $167,000 / 100%
  • Gross Yield: 9.349%
  • APN: 020/00455-000-000
  • Situs County: Polk
  • Length Of Ownership: 26 years, 1 months

Rooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 5

Structure

  • Building Style: Frame
  • Stories: 1
  • Exterior Wall Type: Masonry
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Roof Type: Hip
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Sewer Type: Yes
  • Water Source: Municipal

Measurements

  • Total: 910/SqFt
  • Lot: 5,946/SqFt
  • Gross: 1,820/SqFt
  • Garage: 576/SqFt
  • Living: 910/SqFt
  • Basement: 910/SqFt
  • Building: 1,820/SqFt
  • Ground: 910/SqFt
  • Price Per Square Foot: $25.27

Legal Description

  • Description: W 30F LOT 15 & E 1/2 LOT 16 BLK 6 2ND PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS
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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: 41.57185 / -93.61219
  • Subdivision: Clifton Heights 2nd Plat
  • Property Class: Residential
  • County Use Code: SF

Amenities

  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas
  • Plus Four: 1341
  • Cooling: Central
  • Garage: Garage
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Parking: 2

Ownership Info

238 E Columbus Ave has no associated ownership info
238 E Columbus Ave has no associated ownership info.

Taxes

238 E Columbus Ave has 10 associated Taxes items

238 E Columbus 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 $169,400. The APN we've located for 238 E Columbus Ave is 020/00455-000-000.

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Taxes
  • Assessed Value:  $169,400
  • Assessed Year:  2025
  • Assessed County:  Polk
  • APN:  020/00455-000-000
  • Assessed Land Value:  18300
  • Market Land Value:  18300
  • Tax Amount:  2538
  • Tax Year:  2024
  • Market Value:  169400
  • Market Year:  2025

Tax History

238 E Columbus Ave has 13 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax Rate
Year 2025 Assessed Value $169,400 Land Value $18,300 Improvement Value $151,100 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2024 Assessed Value Land Value Improvement Value Tax Amount $2,538 Change Rate -0.073723% Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2023 Assessed Value $146,500 Land Value $15,600 Improvement Value $130,900 Tax Amount $2,740 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.018703%
Year 2022 Assessed Value $125,100 Land Value $13,800 Improvement Value $111,300 Tax Amount $2,740 Change Rate +0.091633% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.021902%
Year 2021 Assessed Value $125,100 Land Value $13,800 Improvement Value $111,300 Tax Amount $2,510 Change Rate -0.035357% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.020064%
Year 2020 Assessed Value $109,200 Land Value $12,200 Improvement Value $97,000 Tax Amount $2,602 Change Rate +0.051738% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.023828%
Year 2019 Assessed Value $109,200 Land Value $12,200 Improvement Value $97,000 Tax Amount $2,474 Change Rate +0.012275% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.022656%
Year 2018 Assessed Value $100,600 Land Value $11,000 Improvement Value $89,600 Tax Amount $2,444 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.024294%
Year 2017 Assessed Value $100,600 Land Value $11,000 Improvement Value $89,600 Tax Amount $2,444 Change Rate +0.030354% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.024294%
Year 2016 Assessed Value $96,200 Land Value $10,300 Improvement Value $85,900 Tax Amount $2,372 Change Rate +0.028621% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.024657%
Year 2015 Assessed Value $96,200 Land Value $10,300 Improvement Value $85,900 Tax Amount $2,306 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.023971%
Year 2014 Assessed Value $100,000 Land Value $10,500 Improvement Value $89,500 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2013 Assessed Value Land Value Improvement Value Tax Amount $2,332 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate