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.
Sold for $229,900
$229,900
3702 54th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,089sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.26 Acres Lot
$230,300 Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$1,580 Estimated rent
Home value
$230,300
$219,000 - $242,000
$1,580/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 13, 2026 at 05:53am
Listed by:
Jen Stanbrough (515)371-4814,
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with:
Natalie Lyons
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 734034
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & 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
- 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 & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2026 | Sold | $229,900$211/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #734034 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2026 | Pending sale | $229,900$211/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #734034 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,900+55.9%$211/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #734034 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2019 | Sold | $147,500-1.6%$135/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #585212 Report a problem | ||
| 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
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,938 +2.2% | $228,900 +10.9% |
| 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
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.
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50310
- Merle Hay
- 3702 54th St