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4721 Observatory Rd; Des Moines, IA Property Details

4721 Observatory Rd, Des Moines, IA is a Single Family that was built in 1948. This property is currently a cash purchase and is not for sale. Our records show that 4721 Observatory Rd has 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms, and a total of 1,506 square feet. The lot size of 4721 Observatory Rd is 8,600 square feet.

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4721 Observatory Rd Des Moines, IA 50311
$197,500 Listing Price
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,506 SqFt
Property Details

Summary

  • Purchase Method: Cash
  • Owners / Type: 2 / Related
  • Owner Status: Related
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Purchase Price: $3,750
  • Est. Equity / %: $304,000 / 100%
  • APN: 090/08139-000-001
  • Situs County: Polk
  • Length Of Ownership: 3 years, 9 months

Rooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Rooms: 7

Structure

  • Stories: 1
  • Exterior Wall Type: Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Water Source: Municipal
  • Deck: true

Measurements

  • Total: 1,506/SqFt
  • Lot: 8,600/SqFt
  • Gross: 2,472/SqFt
  • Garage: 297/SqFt
  • Living: 1,506/SqFt
  • Basement: 966/SqFt
  • Building: 2,472/SqFt
  • Ground: 1,506/SqFt
  • Price Per Square Foot: $2.49

Legal Description

  • Description: -EX S 10F- W 50F E 300F S 1/2 LOT 17 ORP OP NE 1/4 SEC 1-78-25
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Land Information

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • School District: Des Moines Independent Community School District
  • Lat / Lon: 41.595535 / -93.68283
  • Subdivision: Sec 01-78-25
  • Property Class: Residential
  • County Use Code: SF

Amenities

  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas
  • Plus Four: 3328
  • Cooling: Central
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Garage: Garage
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Parking: 1

Ownership Info

4721 Observatory Rd has no associated ownership info
4721 Observatory Rd has no associated ownership info.

Taxes

4721 Observatory Rd has 8 associated Taxes items

4721 Observatory Rd, 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 $327,600. The APN we've located for 4721 Observatory Rd is 090/08139-000-001.

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Taxes
  • Assessed Value:  $327,600
  • Assessed Year:  2025
  • Assessed County:  Polk
  • APN:  090/08139-000-001
  • Assessed Land Value:  60100
  • Market Land Value:  60100
  • Market Value:  327600
  • Market Year:  2025

Tax History

4721 Observatory Rd has 3 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax Rate
Year 2025 Assessed Value $327,600 Land Value $60,100 Improvement Value $267,500 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2024 Assessed Value $304,000 Land Value $54,900 Improvement Value $249,100 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2023 Assessed Value $304,000 Land Value $54,900 Improvement Value $249,100 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate