This charming home in the NW part of Des Moines is waiting for new owners! Step inside this spacious home with dual living areas that are perfect for holiday get togethers, large dining room tables or just separating the kids toys away from the main living space. Updated light fixtures & flooring throughout the main level along with 2 bedrooms make moving right in a breeze. Upstairs you'll find a 3rd bedroom and sitting room area, and a RARE finished & dry basement for this age of home with another half bathroom & shower insert. Your furry friends will find paradise from the back porch as they run out to their fully fenced yard & you can hang out even in the rain with the covered patio expanding from your garage. Choose your Realtor and come get a private tour today!
Sold for $249,000
$249,000
3824 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,387sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
8,407 Square Feet Lot
$253,000 Zestimate®
$180/sqft
$1,812 Estimated rent
Home value
$253,000
$238,000 - $268,000
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Finished and dry basementSpacious homeUpdated light fixturesFully fenced yardCovered patioLarge dining room
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Listed by:
Michael Dunne (515)508-9388,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Dan Vierling
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 707455
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Window Treatments
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,387
- Total interior livable area: 1,387 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 280
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 8,407 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 140
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10000905000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $180/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $224,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,533
- Date on market: 11/8/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 99 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2024 | Sold | $249,000$180/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #707455 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2024 | Pending sale | $249,000$180/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #707455 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2024 | Price change | $249,000-2.4%$180/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #707455 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2024 | Price change | $255,000-3.8%$184/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX Central #699549 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2024 | Price change | $265,000-3.6%$191/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #699549 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $274,900+120.8%$198/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #699549 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2010 | Sold | $124,500-4.2%$90/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2010 | Listed for sale | $129,900+53.7%$94/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #367192 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/1998 | Sold | $84,500$61/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,400 +2.2% | $224,700 +25.1% |
| 2024 | $3,328 +0.1% | $179,600 |
| 2023 | $3,324 +0.8% | $179,600 +19.8% |
| 2022 | $3,296 +1.3% | $149,900 |
| 2021 | $3,254 -3.6% | $149,900 +7.8% |
| 2020 | $3,376 +8.4% | $139,000 |
| 2019 | $3,114 +1.2% | $139,000 +11.7% |
| 2018 | $3,078 | $124,400 |
| 2017 | $3,078 +11.9% | $124,400 +10% |
| 2016 | $2,750 | $113,100 |
| 2015 | $2,750 +7.1% | $113,100 +3.6% |
| 2014 | $2,568 | $109,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $109,200 -0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $109,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $109,900 -8.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $120,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $120,300 +7.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $112,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $112,000 +1.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $110,000 +7.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $102,420 +3.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $98,820 |
| 2001 | -- | $98,820 |
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
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- 2/10Moore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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- Merle Hay
- 3824 53rd St
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