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816 Buchanan St; Des Moines, IA Property Details

816 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA is a Single Family that was built in 1908. This property is currently a cash purchase and is not for sale. Our records show that 816 Buchanan St has 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom, and a total of 756 square feet. The lot size of 816 Buchanan St is 2,840 square feet.

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816 Buchanan St Des Moines, IA 50316
$69,900 Estimated Value
2 Beds
1 Baths
756 SqFt
Property Details

Summary

  • Purchase Method: Cash
  • Owners / Type: 1 / Individual
  • Owner Status: Individual
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Purchase Price: $15,500
  • Est. Equity / %: $96,000 / 100%
  • Gross Yield: 11.475%
  • APN: 040/00985-000-000
  • Situs County: Polk
  • Length Of Ownership: 19 years

Rooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 5

Structure

  • Stories: 1
  • Exterior Wall Type: Masonry
  • Building Condition: Poor
  • Roof Type: Hip
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Sewer Type: Yes
  • Water Source: Municipal

Measurements

  • Total: 756/SqFt
  • Lot: 2,840/SqFt
  • Gross: 1,777/SqFt
  • Living: 756/SqFt
  • Basement: 756/SqFt
  • Building: 1,777/SqFt
  • Ground: 756/SqFt
  • Price Per Square Foot: $20.50

Legal Description

  • Description: S 16.5F E 40F W 78F LOT 12 & E 40F W 78F LOT 13 BLK C DEANS 2ND SD OF OUTLOT
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Land Information

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Within Flood Zone: True
  • Flood Zone: X / Low/Medium Risk
  • School District: Des Moines Independent Community School District
  • Lat / Lon: 41.597565 / -93.60807
  • Subdivision: Deans 2nd Subdivision Of Ols
  • Property Class: Residential
  • County Use Code: SF

Amenities

  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas
  • Plus Four: 2916
  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Forced air unit

Ownership Info

816 Buchanan St has no associated ownership info
816 Buchanan St has no associated ownership info.

Taxes

816 Buchanan St has 10 associated Taxes items

816 Buchanan St, 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 $69,900. The APN we've located for 816 Buchanan St is 040/00985-000-000.

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Taxes
  • Assessed Value:  $69,900
  • Assessed Year:  2025
  • Assessed County:  Polk
  • APN:  040/00985-000-000
  • Assessed Land Value:  8200
  • Market Land Value:  8200
  • Tax Amount:  1180
  • Tax Year:  2024
  • Market Value:  69900
  • Market Year:  2025

Tax History

816 Buchanan St has 13 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax Rate
Year 2025 Assessed Value $69,900 Land Value $8,200 Improvement Value $61,700 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2024 Assessed Value $60,000 Land Value $7,100 Improvement Value $52,900 Tax Amount $1,180 Change Rate +0.076642% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.019667%
Year 2023 Assessed Value $60,000 Land Value $7,100 Improvement Value $52,900 Tax Amount $1,096 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.018267%
Year 2022 Assessed Value $46,500 Land Value $5,600 Improvement Value $40,900 Tax Amount $1,096 Change Rate +0.07451% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.02357%
Year 2021 Assessed Value $46,500 Land Value $5,600 Improvement Value $40,900 Tax Amount $1,020 Change Rate -0.037736% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.021935%
Year 2020 Assessed Value $40,900 Land Value $5,000 Improvement Value $35,900 Tax Amount $1,060 Change Rate +0.01145% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.025917%
Year 2019 Assessed Value $40,900 Land Value $5,000 Improvement Value $35,900 Tax Amount $1,048 Change Rate +0.009634% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.025623%
Year 2018 Assessed Value $39,000 Land Value $4,700 Improvement Value $34,300 Tax Amount $1,038 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026615%
Year 2017 Assessed Value $39,000 Land Value $4,700 Improvement Value $34,300 Tax Amount $1,038 Change Rate +0.042169% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026615%
Year 2016 Assessed Value $36,800 Land Value $4,400 Improvement Value $32,400 Tax Amount $996 Change Rate +0.026804% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.027065%
Year 2015 Assessed Value $36,800 Land Value $4,400 Improvement Value $32,400 Tax Amount $970 Change Rate -0.058252% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026359%
Year 2014 Assessed Value $38,800 Land Value $4,600 Improvement Value $34,200 Tax Amount $1,030 Change Rate +0.036217% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026546%
Year 2013 Assessed Value Land Value Improvement Value Tax Amount $994 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate