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838 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50312

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3 Beds
3 Baths
1,610 Sq Ft

This craftsman style ranch is tucked away in a secluded community off of Polk Boulevard. The home welcomes you with a charming front porch and is centrally located in Des Moines amongst historic homes and a Sycamore tree lined street. Nearly 3000 sq ft of finish that provides three spacious bedrooms, two and a half baths plus a light-filled sunroom. It features a sought after 3 car garage and convenient main floor laundry. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, breakfast bar, center island, and substantial cabinet space. Enjoy the outdoors on either of the decks off of the kitchen or sunroom. The spacious master suite includes a walk-in closet with built-in dressers. The lower level walk out offers a large family room and wet bar plus two additional bedrooms and a full bath. Located within minutes of fabulous shopping and dining destinations at the Shops of Roosevelt and Ingersoll Avenue.

Listing By: Steve Clark - VIA Group, REALTORS iadmaar Realty.com
  • MLS# 670702
  • Date Listed04/11/2023
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 2 Full baths, 1 Half baths
  • Lot Size 0.19 acres (8,385 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Property Type Condominium
  • County Polk
  • Year Built 2005
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 1,610 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $301.24

Interior Features

  • Appliances Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof Asphalt, Shingle
  • Lot Size Acres 0.19
  • Lot Size SQFT 8,385.00
  • Lot Features Rectangular Lot, Cul- De- Sac

Directions

Polk Boulevard south of University, turn west into development across from Roosevelt High School.

Financial Considerations

  • HOA Fee $325 Monthly
  • Tax Amount $8,752
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center

Public • PK - PK • Serves this home

3.69 mi

Distance

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

Public • PK - PK

4.13 mi

Distance

Merrill Middle School

Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home

1.36 mi

Distance

Central Academy

Public • 7 - 12

3.5 mi

Distance

Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus

Public • 6 - 12

3.5 mi

Distance

Meredith Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

3.74 mi

Distance

Roosevelt High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

0.34 mi

Distance

Des Moines Central Campus High School

Public • 9 - 12

3.5 mi

Distance

Hoover High School

Public • 9 - 12

4.74 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Date Event Price
06/13/2023 Sold $460,000.00 5.15%
05/05/2023 Pending $485,000.00
04/20/2023 Active $485,000.00 3.00%
04/11/2023 Active $500,000.00
Street Address Beds Baths Sold Date List Price
901 40th Street 3 2 Oct 28, 2025 $244,900
6015 Waterbury Circle 4 2 Oct 11, 2025 $349,000
2201 Merle Hay Road 3 2 Oct 14, 2025 $199,900
4801 Harwood Drive 4 3 Oct 15, 2025 $650,000
4820 Grand Avenue 4 3 Oct 06, 2025 $479,000
466 27TH Street 4 3 Nov 21, 2025 $194,500
5823 CARPENTER Avenue 3 1 Nov 21, 2025 $85,000
1128 27TH Street 6 1 Nov 21, 2025 $39,900
1105 65TH Street 2 1 Nov 21, 2025 $96,400
2104 59th Street 2 2 Oct 07, 2025 $229,900

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in IA / 50312

Source: Walkscore

49/100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score ®

32/100

Some Transit

Transit Score ®

61/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Most errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.

Transit Summary

3 nearby routes: 3 bus, 0 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 39/100, Transit Score: 18/100, Bike Score: 39/100.

Points of Interest near 838 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50312

Frequently Asked Questions for 838 Polk Boulevard

Source: Realty.com

838 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50312 is a 1,610 sq. ft. condo listed for sale with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Realty.com has 30 photos of this condominium, listed at $485,000. View sales and tax history of condos, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 30 photos of 838 Polk Boulevard.

Our records indicate that 838 Polk Boulevard was built in 2005.

The full address for this home is 838 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50312.

838 Polk Boulevard has been listed on Realty.com since Tue April 11, 2023

Most errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 39/100, Transit Score: 18/100, Bike Score: 39/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 838 Polk Boulevard. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Merrill Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Roosevelt High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Via Group, Realtors (tel: 515-661-2818)
Listing agent: Steven Clark (tel: 515-975-2775) (#2765)

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