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    1808 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

    3beds
    959sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1949
    7,535 Square Feet Lot
    $216,500 Zestimate®
    $226/sqft
    $1,680 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $216,500

    $206,000 - $227,000

    $1,680/mo

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    What's special

    Single-stall garageGorgeous flowSpacious layoutThree bedroomsLong double-wide drivewayAttached deckBeautiful tree line
    Location, privacy, and space -this charming Waveland Park home has it all. Situated just off Franklin Ave, you are minutes from local shops, parks, and trails. Inside, the main level boasts gorgeous flow with three bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level is a massive bonus, featuring a second full bath and a spacious layout primed for the perfect man cave or game-day central. Outdoor living is a breeze with a long, double-wide driveway leading to a single-stall garage and an attached deck. The standout feature is the backyard: a private oasis framed by a beautiful tree line, offering a peaceful escape right in the middle of the city. All information obtained from seller and public records.

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    Listed by:

    Ethan Freeman (515)979-7107,

    RE/MAX Precision

    Bought with:

    Brittany Giefer

    RE/MAX Revolution

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741137MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Flooring: Carpet
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 959
    • Total interior livable area: 959 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    Lot
    • Size: 7,535 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 10009696000000
    • Zoning: N3B

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1949

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $226/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $188,600
    • Annual tax amount: $3,554
    • Date on market: 5/21/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 59 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/14/2026Sold$216,500-1.1%$226/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #741137 Report a problem
    7/20/2026Pending sale$219,000$228/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #741137 Report a problem
    6/23/2026Price change$219,000-4.4%$228/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #741137 Report a problem
    5/21/2026Listed for sale$229,000+47.7%$239/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #741137 Report a problem
    6/13/2018Sold$155,000+3.4%$162/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #561019 Report a problem
    5/16/2018Pending sale$149,900$156/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #561019 Report a problem
    5/15/2018Listed for sale$149,900+149.8%$156/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #561019 Report a problem
    3/3/2016Sold$60,000$63/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,170 +2.2%$188,600 +12.2%
    2024$3,102 -5.7%$168,100
    2023$3,288 +0.8%$168,100 +13.3%
    2022$3,262 +5.5%$148,400
    2021$3,092 -3.6%$148,400 +12%
    2020$3,206 +73.9%$132,500
    2019$1,844 -10.1%$132,500 +71.9%
    2018$2,052 $77,100
    2017$2,052 +40.9%$77,100 +14.6%
    2016$1,456 $67,300
    2015$1,456 +17.8%$67,300 +11.1%
    2014$1,236 $60,600
    2013-- $60,600 -10.8%
    2012-- $67,900
    2011-- $67,900 -8.6%
    2010-- $74,300
    2009-- $74,300 -17.3%
    2008-- $89,800
    2007-- $89,800 +3.7%
    2006-- $86,600
    2005-- $86,600 -3.3%
    2003-- $89,590 +11.4%
    2002-- $80,390
    2001-- $80,390
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Merle Hay

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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