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4855 Observatory Rd; Des Moines, IA Property Details

4855 Observatory Rd, Des Moines, IA is a Townhouse that was built in 2018. This property is currently Financed and is not for sale. Our records show that 4855 Observatory Rd has 1 bedroom, and 2.5 bathrooms, and a total of 2,721 square feet. The lot size of 4855 Observatory Rd is 5,319 square feet.

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4855 Observatory Rd Des Moines, IA 50311
$505,889 Listing Price
1 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,721 SqFt
Property Details

Summary

  • Purchase Method: Financed
  • Owners / Type: 2 / Trust
  • Owner Status: Trust
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Purchase Price: $506,000
  • Open Loans / Balance: 1 / $296,441
  • Est. Equity / %: $386,559 / 56.6%
  • Gross Yield: 7.771%
  • APN: 090/07090-000-111
  • Situs County: Polk
  • Length Of Ownership: 7 years, 5 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: 2,721/SqFt
  • Lot: 5,319/SqFt
  • Gross: 3,929/SqFt
  • Garage: 525/SqFt
  • Living: 2,721/SqFt
  • Basement: 1,702/SqFt
  • Building: 3,929/SqFt
  • Ground: 1,702/SqFt
  • Basement Finished: 1,019/SqFt
  • Basement Unfinished: 683/SqFt
  • Price Per Square Foot: $185.96

Legal Description

  • Description: PARCEL 2018-82 BK 16923 PG 483 BEG NW COR LT 1 THN E 31F S 80.12F SE 26.95F SE 35.92F S 6.75F W 4.38F W 70F N 132.19 TO POB LOTS 1 & 2 WAVELAND PARK TOWNHOMES PLAT 1
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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: 41.595432 / -93.68424
  • 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

4855 Observatory Rd has no associated ownership info
4855 Observatory Rd has no associated ownership info.

Taxes

4855 Observatory Rd has 10 associated Taxes items

4855 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 $626,800. The APN we've located for 4855 Observatory Rd is 090/07090-000-111.

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Taxes
  • Assessed Value:  $626,800
  • Assessed Year:  2025
  • Assessed County:  Polk
  • APN:  090/07090-000-111
  • Assessed Land Value:  93300
  • Market Land Value:  93300
  • Tax Amount:  2730
  • Tax Year:  2024
  • Market Value:  626800
  • Market Year:  2025

Tax History

4855 Observatory Rd has 7 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax Rate
Year 2025 Assessed Value $626,800 Land Value $93,300 Improvement Value $533,500 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2024 Assessed Value $264,120 Land Value $74,400 Improvement Value $189,720 Tax Amount $2,730 Change Rate +0.689356% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.010336%
Year 2023 Assessed Value $587,600 Land Value $86,400 Improvement Value $501,200 Tax Amount $1,616 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.00275%
Year 2022 Assessed Value $508,700 Land Value $78,400 Improvement Value $430,300 Tax Amount $1,616 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.003177%
Year 2021 Assessed Value $508,700 Land Value $78,400 Improvement Value $430,300 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2020 Assessed Value $495,300 Land Value $80,000 Improvement Value $415,300 Tax Amount $7,972 Change Rate +59.39394% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.016095%
Year 2019 Assessed Value $316,300 Land Value $64,000 Improvement Value $252,300 Tax Amount $132 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.000417%