Cute little bungalow in the heart of Des Moines. Walk into a living room with great natural light. The hard wood floors are beautiful and span into the 2 bedrooms. The bathroom has been updated and it very bright and clean.
The kitchen has a little island between the living room which makes for more of an open concept feel. There is a backdoor off the kitchen that leads to a beautiful new deck and a fenced backyard. The one car garage has electricity and is just a few short steps from the back door.
Pending
$189,900
2218 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
775sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
7,230.96 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$245/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Open concept feelFenced backyardBeautiful new deck
- 54 days |
- 27 |
- 1 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 06, 2026 at 01:58pm
Listed by:
Beth Cochran bethanycochranrealtor@gmail.com,
Agency Iowa,
Gooding, Matthew 515-943-1168,
Agency Iowa
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 731575
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- See Remarks
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 775
- Total interior livable area: 775 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,230.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 145
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10011090000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $245/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $184,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,799
- Date on market: 12/12/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 77 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2026 | Pending sale | $189,900$245/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #731575 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $189,900+51.9%$245/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #731575 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2015 | Sold | $125,000+3.3%$161/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #454796 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2015 | Listed for sale | $121,000+0.9%$156/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #454796 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2014 | Listing removed | $119,900$155/sqft |
Source: Moulton & Associates, REALTORS #441807 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2014 | Price change | $119,900-2.4%$155/sqft |
Source: Moulton & Associates, REALTORS #441807 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2014 | Price change | $122,900-1.7%$159/sqft |
Source: Moulton & Associates, REALTORS #441807 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2014 | Listed for sale | $125,000+5%$161/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2013 | Sold | $119,000-0.8%$154/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #419767 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2013 | Listed for sale | $120,000+3%$155/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker,8825 Northpark Court, Johnston, IA #419767 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2006 | Sold | $116,500+11.5%$150/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2005 | Sold | $104,500+40.3%$135/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2000 | Sold | $74,500$96/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,956 +46.9% | $184,000 |
| 2023 | $3,374 +0.8% | $184,000 +21.1% |
| 2022 | $3,346 +6.1% | $152,000 |
| 2021 | $3,154 -3.6% | $152,000 +12.6% |
| 2020 | $3,272 +5.9% | $135,000 |
| 2019 | $3,090 +1.2% | $135,000 +9.3% |
| 2018 | $3,054 | $123,500 |
| 2017 | $3,054 +10.4% | $123,500 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $2,766 | $113,700 |
| 2015 | $2,766 +10.5% | $113,700 +6.6% |
| 2014 | $2,504 | $106,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $106,700 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $107,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $107,100 -3.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $111,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $111,000 +6.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $104,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $104,300 +11.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $93,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $93,600 +8.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $86,590 +15.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $75,120 |
| 2001 | -- | $75,120 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,218/mo
Principal & interest
$979
Property taxes
$239
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Getting around
23 / 100
Minimal TransitNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hillis Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 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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