Super cute bungalow featuring charming rounded archways and beautiful hardwood floors throughout! Laundry located in the dry basement and room for plenty of storage. You'll love the heated, fully insulated, and drywalled garage — perfect for extra workspace, storage, hobbies, or keeping vehicles warm during the winter months.
Major updates have already been completed for added peace of mind, including a new roof in 2019, new A/C in 2024, electrical updates brought up to code in 2023, plus a new sewer line and driveway approach replaced in 2023. New Furnace in 2017.
Step outside to enjoy the very large fenced yard — ideal for kids, pets, entertaining, or simply relaxing outdoors. This well-maintained home offers character, comfort, and so much value packed into one property. Schedule your showing today!
For sale
$199,900
2613 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
696sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
0.3 Acres Lot
$195,400 Zestimate®
$287/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful hardwood floors throughoutVery large fenced yardCharming rounded archways
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Listed by:
Tammy Saunders (515)314-2439,
Platinum Realty LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740673
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 696
- Total interior livable area: 696 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 41 x 322
Details
- Parcel number: 10003935000000
- Zoning: N3b
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1941
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: $287/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $178,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,370
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$195,400
$186,000 - $205,000
$1,129/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,900+11%$287/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #740673 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2022 | Sold | $180,100+2.9%$259/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #658883 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2022 | Pending sale | $175,000$251/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX Central #658883 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: RE/MAX Central Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2022 | Pending sale | $175,000$251/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #658883 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2022 | Listed for sale | $175,000+117.4%$251/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #658883 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2002 | Sold | $80,500$116/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,970 +2.2% | $178,800 +13% |
| 2024 | $2,906 -1.2% | $158,200 |
| 2023 | $2,942 +0.8% | $158,200 +18.3% |
| 2022 | $2,918 -1.8% | $133,700 |
| 2021 | $2,972 -3.6% | $133,700 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $3,082 +9.4% | $127,700 |
| 2019 | $2,816 +1.2% | $127,700 +12.7% |
| 2018 | $2,782 | $113,300 |
| 2017 | $2,782 +13.1% | $113,300 +11% |
| 2016 | $2,460 | $102,100 |
| 2015 | $2,460 +4.6% | $102,100 +1.3% |
| 2014 | $2,352 | $100,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $100,800 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $101,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $101,100 -3.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $104,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $104,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $104,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $104,900 +12.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $92,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $92,900 +13.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $82,040 +33.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $61,630 |
| 2001 | -- | $61,630 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hillis Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50310
- Merle Hay
- 2613 53rd St
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