- Assessed Value: $411,300
- Assessed Year: 2025
- Assessed County: Polk
- APN: 090/08141-002-001
- Assessed Land Value: 87900
- Market Land Value: 87900
- Market Value: 411300
- Market Year: 2025
4801 Observatory Rd; Des Moines, IA Property Details
Off market
4801 Observatory Rd Des Moines, IA 50311
$411,300 Estimated Value
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,914 SqFt
Property Type
Single FamilyProperty Details
Summary
- Purchase Method: Cash
- Owners / Type: 1 / Individual
- Owner Status: Individual
- Year Built: 1903
- Purchase Price: $7,000
- Est. Equity / %: $448,000 / 100%
- APN: 090/08141-002-001
- Situs County: Polk
- Length Of Ownership: 4 years, 2 months
Rooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1.5
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Total Rooms: 7
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
Structure
- Stories: 2
- Exterior Wall Type: Wood Siding
- Building Condition: Very Good
- Roof Type: Gable
- Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
- Water Source: Municipal
- Deck: true
Measurements
- Total: 1,914/SqFt
- Lot: 20,911/SqFt
- Gross: 2,642/SqFt
- Garage: 440/SqFt
- Living: 1,914/SqFt
- Basement: 728/SqFt
- Building: 2,642/SqFt
- Ground: 1,056/SqFt
- Price Per Square Foot: $3.66
Legal Description
- Description: -EX S 10F- PARCEL B BK 8714 PG 139 E 121F W 311F S 1/2 LT 17 ORP OP NE 1/4 SEC 1-78-25
Building Insights
Land Information
- Property Type: Single Family
- School District: Des Moines Independent Community School District
- Lat / Lon: 41.595535 / -93.68314
- Subdivision: Sec 01-78-25
- Property Class: Residential
- County Use Code: SF
Amenities
- Heating Fuel Type: Gas
- Plus Four: 3330
- Cooling: Central
- Fireplaces: 1
- Garage: Garage
- Heating: Forced air unit
- Parking: 2
Ownership Info
4801 Observatory Rd has no associated ownership info
4801 Observatory Rd has no associated ownership info.
Taxes
4801 Observatory Rd has 8 associated Taxes items
4801 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 $411,300. The APN we've located for 4801 Observatory Rd is 090/08141-002-001.
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Tax History
4801 Observatory Rd has 3 associated Tax History items
| Year | Assessed Value | Land Value | Improvement Value | Tax Amount | Change Rate | Assessed CR | Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2025 | Assessed Value $411,300 | Land Value $87,900 | Improvement Value $323,400 | Tax Amount | Change Rate | Assessed CR | Tax Rate |
| Year 2024 | Assessed Value $376,900 | Land Value $80,300 | Improvement Value $296,600 | Tax Amount | Change Rate | Assessed CR | Tax Rate |
| Year 2023 | Assessed Value $376,900 | Land Value $80,300 | Improvement Value $296,600 | Tax Amount | Change Rate | Assessed CR | Tax Rate |