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4825 Observatory Rd; Des Moines, IA Property Details

4825 Observatory Rd, Des Moines, IA is a Townhouse that was built in 2017. This property is currently a cash purchase and is not for sale. Our records show that 4825 Observatory Rd has 1 bedroom, and 2.5 bathrooms, and a total of 2,807 square feet. The lot size of 4825 Observatory Rd is 6,423 square feet.

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4825 Observatory Rd Des Moines, IA 50311
$490,503 Listing Price
1 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,807 SqFt
Property Details

Summary

  • Purchase Method: Cash
  • Owners / Type: 2 / Related
  • Owner Status: Related
  • Year Built: 2017
  • Purchase Price: $491,000
  • Est. Equity / %: $683,000 / 100%
  • Gross Yield: 7.666%
  • APN: 090/07090-000-106
  • Situs County: Polk
  • Length Of Ownership: 8 years, 3 months

Rooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Rooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1

Structure

  • Stories: 1
  • Exterior Wall Type: Concrete
  • Building Condition: Average
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Water Source: Municipal

Measurements

  • Total: 2,807/SqFt
  • Lot: 6,423/SqFt
  • Gross: 3,694/SqFt
  • Garage: 454/SqFt
  • Living: 2,807/SqFt
  • Basement: 1,620/SqFt
  • Building: 3,694/SqFt
  • Ground: 1,620/SqFt
  • Basement Finished: 1,187/SqFt
  • Basement Unfinished: 433/SqFt
  • Price Per Square Foot: $174.92

Legal Description

  • Description: LOT 6 WAVELAND PARK TOWNHOMES PLAT 1
Building Insights

Land Information

  • Property Type: Townhouse
  • Within Flood Zone: True
  • Flood Zone: X / Low/Medium Risk
  • School District: Des Moines Independent Community School District
  • Lat / Lon: 41.595467 / -93.683464
  • Subdivision: Waveland Park Townhomes Plat 1
  • Property Class: Residential
  • County Use Code: TH

Amenities

  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas
  • Plus Four: 3330
  • Bathroom Fixtures: 2
  • Cooling: Central
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Garage: Attached Garage
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Parking: 2

HOA

  • H O A One: $100
  • H O A Amount: $100
  • H O A One Frequency: Annual
  • H O A One Name: Waveland Park Villas Owners Association
  • H O A One Type: Home Owner Association

Ownership Info

4825 Observatory Rd has no associated ownership info
4825 Observatory Rd has no associated ownership info.

Taxes

4825 Observatory Rd has 10 associated Taxes items

4825 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 $618,300. The APN we've located for 4825 Observatory Rd is 090/07090-000-106.

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Taxes
  • Assessed Value:  $618,300
  • Assessed Year:  2025
  • Assessed County:  Polk
  • APN:  090/07090-000-106
  • Assessed Land Value:  93300
  • Market Land Value:  93300
  • Tax Amount:  2878
  • Tax Year:  2024
  • Market Value:  618300
  • Market Year:  2025

Tax History

4825 Observatory Rd has 10 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax Rate
Year 2025 Assessed Value $618,300 Land Value $93,300 Improvement Value $525,000 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2024 Assessed Value $261,220 Land Value $74,400 Improvement Value $186,820 Tax Amount $2,878 Change Rate +0.690952% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.011018%
Year 2023 Assessed Value $574,500 Land Value $86,400 Improvement Value $488,100 Tax Amount $1,702 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.002963%
Year 2022 Assessed Value $498,800 Land Value $78,400 Improvement Value $420,400 Tax Amount $1,702 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.003412%
Year 2021 Assessed Value $498,800 Land Value $78,400 Improvement Value $420,400 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2020 Assessed Value $481,700 Land Value $80,000 Improvement Value $401,700 Tax Amount $12,260 Change Rate +2.906947% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.025452%
Year 2019 Assessed Value $481,700 Land Value $80,000 Improvement Value $401,700 Tax Amount $3,138 Change Rate +20.202703% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.006514%
Year 2018 Assessed Value $116,800 Land Value $25,900 Improvement Value $90,900 Tax Amount $148 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.001267%
Year 2017 Assessed Value $5,560 Land Value $5,560 Improvement Value Tax Amount $148 Change Rate -0.013333% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026619%
Year 2016 Assessed Value Land Value Improvement Value Tax Amount $150 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate