526 Polk Blvd
Des Moines, IA 50312
4 bd 3 ba 2,594 sqft Built 1915 Lot 10,062 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$597,000
Aug 19, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2022 | Sold | $597,000 | MLS #655712 |
| Jul 7, 2022 | Listed | $575,000 | MLS #655712 |
| Mar 22, 2019 | Sold | $467,500 | MLS #565492 |
| Jan 4, 2019 | Price changed | $499,900 | MLS #565492 |
| Oct 12, 2018 | Price changed | $525,000 | MLS #565492 |
| Aug 13, 2018 | Price changed | $535,000 | MLS #565492 |
| Jul 16, 2018 | Listed | $549,900 | MLS #565492 |
| Oct 15, 2012 | Sold | $212,000 | Public Record |
| Aug 8, 2012 | Price changed | $224,900 | MLS #402781 |
| Jul 13, 2012 | Price changed | $234,900 | MLS #402781 |
| Jun 27, 2012 | Price changed | $239,000 | MLS #402781 |
| Jun 14, 2012 | Listed | $249,000 | MLS #402781 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $544,000 | $85,600 | $629,600 | $11,348 |
| 2023 | $497,600 | $77,900 | $575,500 | $10,834 |
| 2022 | $402,500 | $66,100 | $468,600 | $10,750 |
| 2021 | $402,500 | $66,100 | $468,600 | $10,126 |
| 2020 | $355,300 | $59,100 | $414,400 | $7,328 |
| 2019 | $232,400 | $59,100 | $291,500 | $7,012 |
| 2018 | $216,500 | $52,900 | $269,400 | $6,934 |
| 2017 | $216,500 | $52,900 | $269,400 | $6,256 |
| 2016 | $192,900 | $46,900 | $239,800 | $6,090 |
| 2015 | $192,900 | $46,900 | $239,800 | $5,926 |
| 2014 | $186,600 | $45,100 | $231,700 | $6,232 |
| 2013 | $186,600 | $45,100 | $231,700 | $5,978 |
| 2012 | $219,200 | $45,100 | $264,300 | $5,616 |
| 2011 | $219,200 | $45,100 | $264,300 | $5,336 |
| 2010 | $214,400 | $47,400 | $261,800 | $4,392 |
| 2009 | $214,400 | $47,400 | $261,800 | $4,280 |
| 2008 | $177,600 | $47,200 | $224,800 | $4,280 |
| 2007 | $177,600 | $47,200 | $224,800 | $3,938 |
Property facts
Year built
1915
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
3
Living area
2,594 sqft
Lot size
10,062 sqft
ZIP code
50312
City
Des Moines
Street
Polk Blvd
Coordinates
41.58571, -93.68209
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$3,891
Gross rental yield
7.82%
Implied cap rate
5.08%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 526 Polk Blvd last sell?
526 Polk Blvd most recently sold on Aug 19, 2022 for $597,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 526 Polk Blvd?
The most recent total assessment for 526 Polk Blvd (year 2025) is $629,600 with $11,348 in property tax.
How does 526 Polk Blvd's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 5.5% above the last sale price of $597,000.
When was 526 Polk Blvd built?
526 Polk Blvd was built in 1915.
How does 526 Polk Blvd compare to others on Polk Blvd?
We track 8 other properties on Polk Blvd. Browse the list under "Other properties on Polk Blvd" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 526 Polk Blvd?
526 Polk Blvd is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,594 sqft, 10,062 sqft lot single_family.
Is 526 Polk Blvd a flip candidate?
No — 526 Polk Blvd does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 526 Polk Blvd a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 526 Polk Blvd is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-0.8%
Implied 1-yr
-3.2%
2026 Q3
$435.1K
2026 Q4
$431.4K
ZIP 50312 — Median Price History + Forecast
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