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    2102 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

    3beds
    1,355sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1946
    7,797 Square Feet Lot
    $243,800 Zestimate®
    $173/sqft
    $1,721 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $243,800

    $232,000 - $256,000

    $1,721/mo

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    What's special

    Experience the timeless allure of this 1.5 story home. Sunlight floods every room of this immaculate, move-in ready home. The main level provides a generous living room seamlessly connected to a centrally located dining area, a charming galley kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom. Upstairs, you'll find an inviting primary bedroom with its own half bathroom, blending the original charm with subtle updates. Checking the final box is a garage, making life even more convenient. Enjoy easy living with a short drive to all metro amenities via I-235, providing quick access to downtown or the suburbs. Notable updates: roof replaced (2020), sewer line replacement (2019), radon mitigation (2018), some newer exterior doors, newer garage siding.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Erika Hansen (515)720-2618,

    Coldwell Banker Mid-America

    Bought with:

    Heather Wright

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 683973MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
    Features
    • Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,355
    • Total interior livable area: 1,355 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Stories: 1.5
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Deck
    Lot
    • Size: 7,797 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 55 x 142
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 10001557000000
    • Zoning: N3B

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: One and One Half Story,Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Metal Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1946

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $173/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $241,100
    • Annual tax amount: $4,360
    • Date on market: 10/19/2023
    • Cumulative days on market: 1 day
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/23/2026Listing removed$245,000$181/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #742655 Report a problem
    10/21/2026Price change$245,000-2%$181/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #742655 Report a problem
    10/13/2026Price change$250,000+0%$185/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #742655 Report a problem
    9/23/2026Listed for sale$249,999$185/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #742655 Report a problem
    8/21/2026Pending sale$249,999$185/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #742655 Report a problem
    7/17/2026Price change$249,999-2%$185/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #742655 Report a problem
    6/23/2026Price change$255,000-1.9%$188/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #742655 Report a problem
    6/9/2026Listed for sale$259,900-1.9%$192/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #742655 Report a problem
    6/3/2026Listing removed$265,000$196/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #740553 Report a problem
    5/12/2026Listed for sale$265,000+12.8%$196/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #740553 Report a problem
    12/1/2023Sold$235,000$173/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #683973 Report a problem
    10/23/2023Pending sale$235,000$173/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #683973 Report a problem
    10/19/2023Listed for sale$235,000+48.7%$173/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #683973 Report a problem
    9/14/2018Sold$158,000-3.4%$117/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #567317 Report a problem
    9/14/2018Listed for sale$163,500$121/sqft
    Source: American Home Sales, Inc #567317 Report a problem
    8/20/2018Pending sale$163,500$121/sqft
    Source: American Home Sales, Inc #567317 Report a problem
    8/13/2018Listed for sale$163,500+77.7%$121/sqft
    Source: American Home Sales, Inc #567317 Report a problem
    5/14/1998Sold$92,000$68/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,402 +2%$241,100 +9.9%
    2024$4,314 +1.1%$219,300
    2023$4,266 +0.8%$219,300 +21.2%
    2022$4,234 +5.9%$181,000
    2021$3,998 -3.8%$181,000 +13%
    2020$4,154 +14.1%$160,200
    2019$3,642 +1.2%$160,200 +8.8%
    2018$3,598 $147,300
    2017$3,598 +10.8%$147,300 +8.9%
    2016$3,246 $135,200
    2015$3,246 +12.2%$135,200 +7.9%
    2014$2,892 $125,300
    2013-- $125,300 -0.5%
    2012-- $125,900
    2011-- $125,900 -5.7%
    2010-- $133,500
    2009-- $133,500 +6.4%
    2008-- $125,500
    2007-- $125,500 +1.5%
    2006-- $123,700
    2005-- $123,700 +10.4%
    2003-- $112,010 +10.8%
    2002-- $101,090
    2001-- $101,090
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Merle Hay

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    • 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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