This sweet home is a 3 bdr/2 bath ranch. Featuring a large LR & nice sized bdrs. Newer siding, newer roof, newer furnace & CA. Real hardwood floors with tile in the kitchen & bathrooms. In fall of 2023, a new sump pump, interior tile, and egress window were added to lower level which is now just waiting for your imagination to add that additional finish in the basement. 2 car det. garage & fenced backyard. The front deck was also added with composite decking to make upkeep a breeze! In 2022, 4 new windows were added to the the living room and bathroom & shower windows were added with privacy glass. Location is also a bonus witch quick commutes in all directions!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (12/4)
$224,000
3826 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
994sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
8,407.08 Square Feet Lot
$217,800 Zestimate®
$225/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large lrNice sized bdrsReal hardwood floorsFenced backyardNewer sidingNewer roof
- 184 days |
- 1,690 |
- 128 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 20, 2026 at 01:30pm
Listed by:
Jason Scott 515-453-6323,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724788
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: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 994
- Total interior livable area: 994 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 8,407.08 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 140
Details
- Parcel number: 10000903000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1958
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: $225/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $187,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,556
- Date on market: 8/22/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 184 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$217,800
$207,000 - $229,000
$1,460/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Price change | $224,000-2.2%$225/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Price change | $229,000-4.2%$230/sqft |
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| 8/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $239,000+36.6%$240/sqft |
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| 8/25/2020 | Listing removed | $175,000$176/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #610082 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2020 | Listed for sale | $175,000-1.1%$176/sqft |
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| 8/24/2020 | Sold | $177,000+1.1%$178/sqft |
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| 7/20/2020 | Pending sale | $175,000$176/sqft |
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| 7/17/2020 | Listed for sale | $175,000+33.1%$176/sqft |
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| 9/25/2015 | Sold | $131,500+1.2%$132/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #501067 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2015 | Listed for sale | $130,000+0.8%$131/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #501067 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2007 | Sold | $129,000+7.9%$130/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2004 | Sold | $119,500+39.8%$120/sqft |
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| 4/26/1999 | Sold | $85,500$86/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,396 -1.8% | $187,400 +2.3% |
| 2023 | $3,458 +0.8% | $183,100 +17.7% |
| 2022 | $3,430 +0.2% | $155,600 |
| 2021 | $3,422 -3.6% | $155,600 +6.8% |
| 2020 | $3,548 +8.7% | $145,700 |
| 2019 | $3,264 +1.2% | $145,700 +12.1% |
| 2018 | $3,226 | $130,000 |
| 2017 | $3,226 +12.1% | $130,000 +10.3% |
| 2016 | $2,878 | $117,900 |
| 2015 | $2,878 +7.1% | $117,900 +3.6% |
| 2014 | $2,686 | $113,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $113,800 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $114,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $114,400 -8.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $125,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $125,000 +7.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $116,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $116,300 +5.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $110,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $110,700 +7.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $102,790 +4.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $97,970 |
| 2001 | -- | $97,970 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,437/mo
Principal & interest
$1155
Property taxes
$282
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Moore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Hoover 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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