Step into this storybook 1.5-story home bursting with charm, character, and stylish modern updates! Gorgeous hardwood floors flow through a warm and inviting interior that perfectly blends timeless appeal with everyday comfort. Enjoy your own private outdoor retreat with a fenced yard, a generously sized deck made for entertaining, and a bright 3-season patio room that extends your living space. The detached oversized 2-car garage with double doors offers exceptional convenience and plenty of room for vehicles, storage, or hobbies. This home delivers personality, function, and curb appeal in one unforgettable package! Updates include newer water heater, furnace, sump pump, upstairs carpet, kitchen flooring, fence, bathroom.
Pending
$229,900
3702 54th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,089sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.26 Acres Lot
$229,600 Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 20 days |
- 724 |
- 34 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 28, 2026 at 08:49am
Listed by:
Jen Stanbrough (515)371-4814,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 734034
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,089
- Total interior livable area: 1,089 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10010975000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
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: $211/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $206,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,315
- Date on market: 2/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$229,600
$218,000 - $241,000
$1,515/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/10/2026 | Pending sale | $229,900$211/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 2/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,900+55.9%$211/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 9/3/2019 | Sold | $147,500-1.6%$135/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 7/17/2019 | Pending sale | $149,900$138/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Ankeny Metro #585212 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2019 | Price change | $149,900-6.3%$138/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Ankeny Metro #585212 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2019 | Listed for sale | $159,900$147/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Ankeny Metro #585212 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,854 +0.4% | $206,400 |
| 2023 | $3,840 +0.8% | $206,400 +20.1% |
| 2022 | $3,808 +1.6% | $171,800 |
| 2021 | $3,748 -3.6% | $171,800 +8.2% |
| 2020 | $3,888 +9% | $158,800 |
| 2019 | $3,568 +1.1% | $158,800 +12.4% |
| 2018 | $3,528 | $141,300 |
| 2017 | $3,528 +9.8% | $141,300 +8.1% |
| 2016 | $3,214 | $130,700 |
| 2015 | $3,214 +8.1% | $130,700 +4.6% |
| 2014 | $2,972 | $125,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $125,000 -0.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $126,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $126,100 -1.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $128,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $128,500 +5.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $122,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $122,200 +2.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $119,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $119,600 +8.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $110,190 +10.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $99,660 |
| 2001 | -- | $99,660 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,475/mo
Principal & interest
$1186
Property taxes
$289
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Moore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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.





