The property at 217 Virginia Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315, built in 1960, is a 1,440 square foot Single Family and has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. It is situated on a lot that is 6,746 square feet and was last tax assessed in 2024 for a valuation of $167,400
The estimate for this property has experienced a 1.29% increase in the past 6 months reaching a value of $197,899.
- IA
- Des Moines
- 217 Virginia Ave
- Parcel Number010/03264-000-000
- CountyPOLK
- Stories1
Property Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Year | Assessment |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $112,000 -25.18% |
| 2020 | $149,700 +33.66% |
| 2019 | $112,000 +12.68% |
| 2018 | $99,400 +9.23% |
| 2017 | $91,000 -1.41% |
| 2013 | $92,300 |
Valuation History
Source: Public Records
| Month | Valuation | Single Family Homes Sold | Median Sales Price/Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $197,899 | - | - |
| Nov 2025 | $196,157 | - | - |
| Oct 2025 | $201,706 | - | - |
| Sep 2025 | $196,141 | - | - |
| Aug 2025 | $197,545 | - | - |
| Jul 2025 | $198,671 | - | - |
| Jun 2025 | $190,711 | - | - |
| May 2025 | $195,384 | - | - |
| Apr 2025 | $191,881 | - | - |
| Mar 2025 | $189,187 | - | - |
| Feb 2025 | $188,734 | - | - |
| Jan 2025 | $179,554 | - | - |
| Dec 2024 | $178,890 | - | - |
| Nov 2024 | $176,849 | - | - |
| Oct 2024 | $172,548 | - | - |
| Sep 2024 | $169,796 | - | - |
| Aug 2024 | $168,185 | - | - |
| Jul 2024 | $168,228 | - | - |
| Jun 2024 | $164,568 | - | - |
| May 2024 | $165,728 | - | - |
| Apr 2024 | $168,188 | - | - |
| Mar 2024 | $165,538 | - | - |
| Feb 2024 | $165,158 | - | - |
| Jan 2024 | $144,377 | - | - |
| Dec 2023 | $144,005 | - | - |
| Nov 2023 | $147,356 | - | - |
| Oct 2023 | $141,456 | - | - |
| Sep 2023 | $149,807 | - | - |
| Aug 2023 | $169,767 | - | - |
| Jul 2023 | $166,136 | - | - |
| Jun 2023 | $159,460 | - | - |
| May 2023 | $164,097 | - | - |
| Apr 2023 | $165,191 | - | - |
| Mar 2023 | $166,502 | - | - |
| Feb 2023 | $162,900 | - | - |
| Jan 2023 | $161,400 | - | - |
*Market History, including Median Sales Price per square foot, and Single Family Homes Sold is based on historical data of Zip Code: 50315 - IA
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,413 | 217,239 | 510,442 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 3,780 | 2,406 | 890 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 37.8 | 37.4 | 38.1 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $52,279 | $55,560 | $70,689 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $25,144 | $29,814 | $36,854 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 11.7°F | 11.7°F | 11.31°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 86°F | 86°F | 85.97°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.72" | 34.72" | 34.55" | 38" |
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