Beautifully updated 2-bedroom home in Des Moines featuring numerous upgrades throughout. The main floor offers an open living room filled with natural light that flows into an inviting eat-in kitchen, creating a functional and comfortable layout. Both bedrooms include new flooring and spacious closets. The basement has been fully finished, adding a versatile bonus room and a full bathroom. Recent improvements include new flooring, a remodeled bathroom with a custom sink, and major exterior updates completed in 2021. Outside, enjoy a newly built heated garage with extra room for storage or tools, along with new concrete providing additional parking space. Two new sheds are also included, offering ample storage for equipment and hobbies. Move-in ready with thoughtful updates and practical features throughout.
For sale
$199,900
3525 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
1,118sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$196,100 Zestimate®
$179/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Versatile bonus roomNew flooringSpacious closetsInviting eat-in kitchen
- 11 days |
- 910 |
- 50 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Patrick Doheny 515-868-5221,
NEXT GENERATION REALTY, INC.
Source: My State MLS,MLS#: 11729191
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: First Floor Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer
Features
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 768
- Total interior livable area: 1,118 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 768
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 6,969.6 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 10006958000000
- Lease amount: $0
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Amps(0)
- Sewer: Municipal
- Water: Municipal
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Merle Hay
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $179/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $172,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,746
- Date on market: 4/24/2026
- Date available: 04/22/2026
Estimated market value
$196,100
$186,000 - $206,000
$1,321/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,900+49.2%$179/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11729191 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2021 | Sold | $134,000-0.7%$120/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #617879 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2020 | Listed for sale | $134,900+3.8%$121/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #617879 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2020 | Listing removed | $129,900$116/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #617879 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2020 | Listed for sale | $129,900+29.9%$116/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #617879 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2010 | Listing removed | $100,000$89/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #355349 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2010 | Price change | $100,000-4.7%$89/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #355349 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2010 | Price change | $104,900-4.6%$94/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #355349 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2009 | Listed for sale | $110,000+30.2%$98/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #355349 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2002 | Sold | $84,500+18.2%$76/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/1999 | Sold | $71,500$64/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,746 +2.4% | $172,600 +11.1% |
| 2024 | $2,682 -3.7% | $155,400 |
| 2023 | $2,786 +14.9% | $155,400 +19.1% |
| 2022 | $2,424 -1.4% | $130,500 +12.5% |
| 2021 | $2,458 -3.5% | $116,000 +8.3% |
| 2020 | $2,548 +10.3% | $107,100 |
| 2019 | $2,310 +1.2% | $107,100 +13.3% |
| 2018 | $2,282 | $94,500 |
| 2017 | $2,282 +9.4% | $94,500 +7.5% |
| 2016 | $2,086 | $87,900 |
| 2015 | $2,086 +19.9% | $87,900 +14.3% |
| 2014 | $1,740 | $76,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $76,900 -0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $77,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $77,500 -10.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $87,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $87,000 +5.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $82,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $82,600 +1.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $81,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $81,600 +9.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $74,770 +3.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $72,160 |
| 2001 | -- | $72,160 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,283/mo
Principal & interest
$1031
Property taxes
$252
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Moore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50310
- Merle Hay
- 3525 53rd St
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