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4837 Observatory Rd; Des Moines, IA Property Details

4837 Observatory Rd, Des Moines, IA is a Townhouse that was built in 2018. This property is currently Cash Purchase,New Construction and is not for sale. Our records show that 4837 Observatory Rd has 1 bedroom, and 2.5 bathrooms, and a total of 2,807 square feet. The lot size of 4837 Observatory Rd is 5,948 square feet.

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4837 Observatory Rd Des Moines, IA 50311
$501,706 Listing Price
1 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,807 SqFt
Property Details

Summary

  • Purchase Method: Cash
  • Owners / Type: 2 / Trust
  • Owner Status: Trust
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Purchase Price: $502,000
  • Est. Equity / %: $683,000 / 100%
  • Gross Yield: 7.859%
  • APN: 090/07090-000-104
  • Situs County: Polk
  • Length Of Ownership: 7 years, 9 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
  • Deck: true

Measurements

  • Total: 2,807/SqFt
  • Lot: 5,948/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: $178.84

Legal Description

  • Description: LOT 4 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 / -93.68379
  • Subdivision: Waveland Park Townhomes Plat 1
  • Property Class: Residential
  • County Use Code: TH

Amenities

  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas
  • Plus Four: 3330
  • Bathroom Fixtures: 4
  • 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

4837 Observatory Rd has no associated ownership info
4837 Observatory Rd has no associated ownership info.

Taxes

4837 Observatory Rd has 10 associated Taxes items

4837 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 $633,900. The APN we've located for 4837 Observatory Rd is 090/07090-000-104.

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Taxes
  • Assessed Value:  $633,900
  • Assessed Year:  2025
  • Assessed County:  Polk
  • APN:  090/07090-000-104
  • Assessed Land Value:  93300
  • Market Land Value:  93300
  • Tax Amount:  7274
  • Tax Year:  2024
  • Market Value:  633900
  • Market Year:  2025

Tax History

4837 Observatory Rd has 9 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax Rate
Year 2025 Assessed Value $633,900 Land Value $93,300 Improvement Value $540,600 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2024 Assessed Value $487,220 Land Value $82,400 Improvement Value $404,820 Tax Amount $7,274 Change Rate +0.718809% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.01493%
Year 2023 Assessed Value $594,200 Land Value $86,400 Improvement Value $507,800 Tax Amount $4,232 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.007122%
Year 2022 Assessed Value $509,400 Land Value $78,400 Improvement Value $431,000 Tax Amount $4,232 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.008308%
Year 2021 Assessed Value $509,400 Land Value $78,400 Improvement Value $431,000 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2020 Assessed Value $491,900 Land Value $80,000 Improvement Value $411,900 Tax Amount $1,430 Change Rate +9.362319% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.002907%
Year 2019 Assessed Value $491,900 Land Value $80,000 Improvement Value $411,900 Tax Amount $138 Change Rate +0.014706% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.000281%
Year 2018 Assessed Value $5,150 Land Value $5,150 Improvement Value Tax Amount $136 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026408%
Year 2017 Assessed Value $5,150 Land Value $5,150 Improvement Value Tax Amount $136 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026408%