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4801 Observatory Rd; Des Moines, IA Property Details

4801 Observatory Rd, Des Moines, IA is a Single Family that was built in 1903. This property is currently a cash purchase and is not for sale. Our records show that 4801 Observatory Rd has 3 bedrooms, and 1.5 bathrooms, and a total of 1,914 square feet. The lot size of 4801 Observatory Rd is 20,911 square feet.

Off market
4801 Observatory Rd Des Moines, IA 50311
$411,300 Estimated Value
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,914 SqFt
Property 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
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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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Taxes
  • 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

Tax History

4801 Observatory Rd has 3 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax 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