Located at 3841 55th Street in Des Moines' desirable Merle Hay neighborhood, this 1955-built ranch-style home offers comfortable living space with modern updates with classic charm! The open-concept layout is perfect for entertaining, featuring hardwood floors throughout and a renovated kitchen with concrete countertops and spacious cabinetry for storage! Key updates include, new ac and water heater, electrical, roof, windows and hardy plank siding! Enjoy the convenience of being within walking distance to shopping and dining options, and just minutes from major roadways for easy access to all that Des Moines has to offer.
With all the updates already completed, all you need to do is unpack and make this charming house your home! This is an excellent opportunity for first-time homebuyers seeking a move-in ready residence in a vibrant community.
Pending
$165,000
3841 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
744sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,219/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
8,407 Square Feet Lot
$169,600 Zestimate®
$222/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Open-concept layoutRenovated kitchenHardwood floorsSpacious cabinetry
- 472 days |
- 5 |
- 0 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gina Hope (515)457-1177,
Goldfinch Realty Group
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 715112
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 744
- Total interior livable area: 744 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,407 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 140
Details
- Parcel number: 10000964000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
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: $222/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $144,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,717
- Date on market: 4/8/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 222 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$169,600
$159,000 - $180,000
$1,264/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2025 | Pending sale | $165,000$222/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #715112 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Listing removed | $165,000$222/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #715112 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2025 | Pending sale | $165,000$222/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #715112 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $165,000+34.7%$222/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #715112 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2020 | Sold | $122,500+2.1%$165/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #605589 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2020 | Pending sale | $120,000$161/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Results #605589 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2020 | Listed for sale | $120,000-10.1%$161/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Results #605589 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2019 | Sold | $133,500+36.2%$179/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2015 | Sold | $98,000+1%$132/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #454156 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2015 | Listed for sale | $97,000+14.8%$130/sqft |
Source: BHHS First Realty #454156 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2005 | Sold | $84,500+39.7%$114/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2004 | Sold | $60,500$81/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,552 +2.1% | $144,000 +13.3% |
| 2024 | $2,500 -3.4% | $127,100 |
| 2023 | $2,588 +0.8% | $127,100 +15.8% |
| 2022 | $2,568 +22.4% | $109,800 |
| 2021 | $2,098 -3.5% | $109,800 +18.4% |
| 2020 | $2,174 -2.1% | $92,700 |
| 2019 | $2,220 +1.3% | $92,700 +1.8% |
| 2018 | $2,192 | $91,100 |
| 2017 | $2,192 +12.3% | $91,100 +10% |
| 2016 | $1,952 | $82,800 |
| 2015 | $1,952 +8.3% | $82,800 +4.4% |
| 2014 | $1,802 | $79,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $79,300 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $79,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $79,700 -9.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $87,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $87,800 +7.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $81,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $81,700 +9.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $74,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $74,900 +7% |
| 2003 | -- | $69,970 +4.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $67,010 |
| 2001 | -- | $67,010 |
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Moore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 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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