Charming and move-in ready home in a desirable Des Moines location! This well-maintained property offers a welcoming layout with bright living spaces, comfortable bedrooms, and plenty of character throughout. The finished basement includes a non-conforming 3rd bedroom, offering extra space for guests, a home office, workout room, or additional living flexibility. Enjoy the convenience of nearby shopping, dining, parks, and easy access to major roads while still feeling tucked into an established neighborhood. The spacious yard provides room to relax, entertain, or garden, and the home offers excellent potential for both homeowners and investors alike. Affordable, inviting, and full of opportunity.
For sale
$210,000
2205 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
796sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
7,971.48 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished basementWelcoming layoutMove-in ready homeBright living spacesSpacious yardComfortable bedrooms
- 16 hours |
- 122 |
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Listed by:
Mariela Mendoza 515-612-3389,
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740977
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 796
- Total interior livable area: 796 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 350
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,971.48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 57 x 140
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 100/08888000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1952
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: $264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $191,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,603
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $210,000+5%$264/sqft |
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| 5/2/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/16/2024 | Price change | $199,999-4.8%$251/sqft |
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| 3/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $210,000+61.5%$264/sqft |
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| 1/21/2022 | Sold | $130,000$163/sqft |
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| 12/15/2021 | Pending sale | $130,000$163/sqft |
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| 12/10/2021 | Listed for sale | $130,000+13%$163/sqft |
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| 6/27/2017 | Sold | $115,000$144/sqft |
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| 5/8/2017 | Price change | $115,000-4.2%$144/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #537295 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2017 | Price change | $120,000-2.4%$151/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #537295 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2017 | Listed for sale | $123,000+5.1%$155/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #537295 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2007 | Sold | $117,000$147/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,498 +2.1% | $191,200 +9.8% |
| 2024 | $3,426 -0.2% | $174,200 |
| 2023 | $3,434 +0.8% | $174,200 +19.6% |
| 2022 | $3,408 +5.6% | $145,700 |
| 2021 | $3,226 -3.8% | $145,700 +12.7% |
| 2020 | $3,352 +5.3% | $129,300 |
| 2019 | $3,182 +1% | $129,300 +9.2% |
| 2018 | $3,150 | $118,400 |
| 2017 | $3,150 +19.3% | $118,400 +8.7% |
| 2016 | $2,640 | $108,900 |
| 2015 | $2,640 +11% | $108,900 +7% |
| 2014 | $2,378 | $101,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $101,800 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $102,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $102,200 -4.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $107,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $107,200 +6.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $100,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $100,700 +5.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $95,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $95,800 +9% |
| 2003 | -- | $87,870 +1.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $86,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $86,500 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Getting around
23 / 100
Minimal TransitNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hillis Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50310
- Merle Hay
- 2205 52nd St





