405 Polk St
Baxter, IA 50028
3 bd 1 ba 1,008 sqft Built 1983 Lot 14,044 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$193,900
Feb 18, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2025 | Sold | $149,000 | DesMoines |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Price changed | $154,900 | DesMoines |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Price changed | $159,900 | DesMoines |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Listed | $169,900 | DesMoines |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Sold | $193,900 | MLS #643261 |
| Dec 18, 2021 | Listed | $139,900 | MLS #643261 |
| May 18, 2021 | Sold | $118,000 | Public Record |
| Jul 15, 2015 | Sold | $77,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $130,830 | $34,340 | $165,170 | $2,616 |
| 2024 | $130,830 | $34,340 | $165,170 | $2,806 |
| 2023 | $115,010 | $34,340 | $149,350 | $2,798 |
| 2022 | $89,680 | $34,340 | $124,020 | $2,594 |
| 2021 | $82,220 | $34,340 | $116,560 | $2,156 |
| 2020 | $70,690 | $20,420 | $91,110 | $1,978 |
| 2019 | $70,690 | $20,420 | $91,110 | $1,804 |
| 2018 | $60,270 | $18,560 | $78,830 | $1,714 |
| 2017 | $60,270 | $18,560 | $78,830 | $1,766 |
| 2015 | $60,270 | $18,560 | $78,830 | $1,720 |
| 2014 | $60,270 | $18,560 | $78,830 | $1,668 |
| 2013 | $60,270 | $18,560 | $78,830 | $1,676 |
| 2012 | $63,250 | $18,560 | $81,810 | $1,626 |
| 2011 | $63,250 | $18,560 | $81,810 | $1,584 |
Property facts
Year built
1983
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,008 sqft
Lot size
14,044 sqft
ZIP code
50028
City
Baxter
Street
Polk St
Coordinates
41.82175, -93.14552
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,512
Gross rental yield
9.36%
Implied cap rate
6.08%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 405 Polk St last sell?
405 Polk St most recently sold on Feb 18, 2022 for $193,900.
What is the current tax assessment for 405 Polk St?
The most recent total assessment for 405 Polk St (year 2025) is $165,170 with $2,616 in property tax.
How does 405 Polk St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 14.8% below the last sale price of $193,900.
When was 405 Polk St built?
405 Polk St was built in 1983.
How does 405 Polk St compare to others on Polk St?
We track 4 other properties on Polk St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Polk St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 405 Polk St?
405 Polk St is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,008 sqft, 14,044 sqft lot single_family.
Is 405 Polk St a flip candidate?
Yes — 405 Polk St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 405 Polk St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 405 Polk St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-0.9%
Implied 1-yr
-3.6%
2025 Q3
$192.8K
2025 Q4
$191K
ZIP 50028 — Median Price History + Forecast
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