The property at 4120 Colfax Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317, built in 1935, is a 2,266 square foot Single Family and has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is situated on a lot that is 27,520 square feet and was last tax assessed in 2024 for a valuation of $281,000
The estimate for this property has experienced a 2.62% increase in the past 6 months reaching a value of $314,191.
- IA
- Des Moines
- 4120 Colfax Ave
- Parcel Number060/01768-000-000
- CountyPOLK
- Stories1
Property Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Year | Assessment |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $167,900 -35.70% |
| 2020 | $261,100 +55.51% |
| 2019 | $167,900 +15.47% |
| 2018 | $145,400 +8.02% |
| 2017 | $134,600 +6.57% |
| 2013 | $126,300 |
Valuation History
Source: Public Records
| Month | Valuation | Single Family Homes Sold | Median Sales Price/Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $314,191 | - | - |
| Nov 2025 | $309,981 | - | - |
| Oct 2025 | $319,814 | - | - |
| Sep 2025 | $309,091 | - | - |
| Aug 2025 | $308,050 | - | - |
| Jul 2025 | $310,566 | - | - |
| Jun 2025 | $311,683 | - | - |
| May 2025 | $306,182 | - | - |
| Apr 2025 | $304,418 | - | - |
| Mar 2025 | $304,964 | - | - |
| Feb 2025 | $303,663 | - | - |
| Jan 2025 | $294,405 | - | - |
| Dec 2024 | $295,573 | - | - |
| Nov 2024 | $293,959 | - | - |
| Oct 2024 | $282,870 | - | - |
| Sep 2024 | $285,753 | - | - |
| Aug 2024 | $276,087 | - | - |
| Jul 2024 | $283,297 | - | - |
| Jun 2024 | $272,147 | - | - |
| May 2024 | $275,456 | - | - |
| Apr 2024 | $275,430 | - | - |
| Mar 2024 | $270,522 | - | - |
| Feb 2024 | $273,235 | - | - |
| Jan 2024 | $261,449 | - | - |
| Dec 2023 | $244,537 | - | - |
| Nov 2023 | $267,330 | - | - |
| Oct 2023 | $250,185 | - | - |
| Sep 2023 | $260,177 | - | - |
| Aug 2023 | $295,655 | - | - |
| Jul 2023 | $284,894 | - | - |
| Jun 2023 | $281,062 | - | - |
| May 2023 | $278,671 | - | - |
| Apr 2023 | $279,141 | - | - |
| Mar 2023 | $277,442 | - | - |
| Feb 2023 | $280,400 | - | - |
| Jan 2023 | $284,600 | - | - |
*Market History, including Median Sales Price per square foot, and Single Family Homes Sold is based on historical data of Zip Code: 50317 - IA
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,220 | 217,239 | 510,442 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 1,603 | 2,406 | 890 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 39.5 | 37.4 | 38.1 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $55,305 | $55,560 | $70,689 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $25,147 | $29,814 | $36,854 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 8.7°F | 11.7°F | 11.31°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 85.8°F | 86°F | 85.97°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.38" | 34.72" | 34.55" | 38" |
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