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4831 Observatory Rd; Des Moines, IA Property Details

4831 Observatory Rd, Des Moines, IA is a Townhouse that was built in 2017. This property is not for sale. Our records show that 4831 Observatory Rd has 1 bedroom, and 2.5 bathrooms, and a total of 2,807 square feet. The lot size of 4831 Observatory Rd is 5,951 square feet.

Off market
4831 Observatory Rd Des Moines, IA 50311
$499,790 Listing Price
1 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,807 SqFt
Property Details

Summary

  • Owners / Type: 2 / Related
  • Owner Status: Related
  • Year Built: 2017
  • Open Loans / Balance: 1 / $350,772
  • Est. Equity / %: $331,228 / 48.57%
  • Gross Yield: 7.809%
  • APN: 090/07090-000-105
  • Situs County: Polk

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
  • Deck: true

Measurements

  • Total: 2,807/SqFt
  • Lot: 5,951/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

Legal Description

  • Description: LOT 5 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 / -93.68363
  • 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

4831 Observatory Rd has no associated ownership info
4831 Observatory Rd has no associated ownership info.

Taxes

4831 Observatory Rd has 10 associated Taxes items

4831 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 $628,900. The APN we've located for 4831 Observatory Rd is 090/07090-000-105.

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Taxes
  • Assessed Value:  $628,900
  • Assessed Year:  2025
  • Assessed County:  Polk
  • APN:  090/07090-000-105
  • Assessed Land Value:  93300
  • Market Land Value:  93300
  • Tax Amount:  7116
  • Tax Year:  2024
  • Market Value:  628900
  • Market Year:  2025

Tax History

4831 Observatory Rd has 9 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax Rate
Year 2025 Assessed Value $628,900 Land Value $93,300 Improvement Value $535,600 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2024 Assessed Value $478,250 Land Value $82,400 Improvement Value $395,850 Tax Amount $7,116 Change Rate +0.691065% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.014879%
Year 2023 Assessed Value $584,300 Land Value $86,400 Improvement Value $497,900 Tax Amount $4,208 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.007202%
Year 2022 Assessed Value $505,600 Land Value $78,400 Improvement Value $427,200 Tax Amount $4,208 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.008323%
Year 2021 Assessed Value $505,600 Land Value $78,400 Improvement Value $427,200 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2020 Assessed Value $488,200 Land Value $80,000 Improvement Value $408,200 Tax Amount $1,430 Change Rate -0.503472% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.002929%
Year 2019 Assessed Value $488,200 Land Value $80,000 Improvement Value $408,200 Tax Amount $2,880 Change Rate +20.176472% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.005899%
Year 2018 Assessed Value $115,700 Land Value $24,000 Improvement Value $91,700 Tax Amount $136 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.001175%
Year 2017 Assessed Value $5,150 Land Value $5,150 Improvement Value Tax Amount $136 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026408%