#713124, Stephanie Thomas, Listing office: RE/MAX Concepts
$650,000 List price
642 Polk Blvd Des Moines, IA 50312
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,556 sqft
0.2 acres
$254 / sqft
House
Property details
About 642 Polk Blvd
Rare opportunity to own a home on one of Des Moines' most iconic streets, Polk Boulevard. This beautiful brick two story has all the updates where you want them and all the classic style still in place. Walking through the front door you will be taken aback by the beautiful woodwork showing off the classic fireplace at the center of the room. Flowing through the decorative dining room you step into the fully remodeled kitchen featuring a huge center island and high-end appliances. A remodeled half bath with laundry completes the first floor. Heading upstairs you come to the master suite with a full bath and oversized closet not typically found in homes of this age. There are 3 additional bedrooms as well as a large solarium space perfect for an office or playroom. Another full bath means no sharing space in the mornings. The recently finished basement is beautiful with a family room w/ wetbar as well as a separate workout room. It's also been stubbed for a bathroom for future improvements. Outside you find multiple patio spaces as well as a 2-car heated garage. New roof & gutters, 100% updated electrical, and complete basement waterproofing add to the upgrades on this home. Schedule a showing today!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Other
Size2,556 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.229 Acres
Year built1918
ParkingAttached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #720760
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Fence, Patio
- Architectural Style: Two Story
- Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Other
- List Price: $650,000
- Price/SqFt: $254
- Annual Tax Amount: $8,766
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Ingersoll to Polk Blvd. North to home on the SW corner of Polk & Woodland
- Year Built: 1918
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,556 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.229 Acres
- MLS Number: 720760
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
- Office Phone: (515) 778-9669
- Listing Agent: Jason Stuyvesant
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 09, 2014 | Home Sold | $302,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $468,200 | $8,766 |
| 2021 | $380,200 | $8,766 |
| 2020 | $338,100 | $8,766 |
| 2019 | $338,100 | $8,234 |
| 2018 | $306,400 | $8,152 |
| 2017 | $306,400 | $6,770 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Hubbell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•800 42nd St
3
Hanawalt Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•225 56th St
5
Greenwood Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•316 37th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $56,458. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
33%
<35k
35%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
17%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
53%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Symphony or Opera
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Chico's
Banana Republic
IKEA
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Sonic
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Infiniti
Jeep
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Urban Contemporary
Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 642 Polk Blvd
The listing price of 642 Polk Blvd property is $650,000.
The property 642 Polk Blvd is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50312.
Active Listing: 642 Polk Blvd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 642 Polk Blvd are: Hubbell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hanawalt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Greenwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Walnut Creek Campus (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $8,766 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 9, 2014 for $302,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 642 Polk Blvd has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 642 Polk Blvd is 2,556 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 642 Polk Blvd is 1918.
This home is located at 642 Polk Blvd in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312 in the Waterbury neighborhood. This 2,556 square foot home, which was built in 1918, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $650,000.
In June 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 67 sold above asking price, over 153 sold below and more than 78 were sold right at the asked price. Between May and June 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 7%. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 38 days, the median list price was $216,801.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.