Cute & cozy 2 bedroom, one bath & laundry, all on main floor. New living room flooring, newer remodeled kitchen & bath. Updated electrical panel & new A/C in 2020. Large 24x24 detached garage. The spacious all fenced backyard offers 2 sheds. Sale is subject to "Home of Choice"
Sold for $160,000
$160,000
3944 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
768sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
0.29 Acres Lot
$159,700 Zestimate®
$208/sqft
$1,389 Estimated rent
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Newer remodeled kitchenSpacious all fenced backyard
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Listed by:
SHEILA THOMAS 515-707-3378,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Bought with:
Pennie Carroll
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724399
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
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Interior area
- Total structure area: 768
- Total interior livable area: 768 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Storage
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 90 x 140
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 10000885000000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1948
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: $208/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $154,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,728
- Date on market: 8/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2025 | Sold | $160,000+3.2%$208/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #724399 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2025 | Pending sale | $155,000$202/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724399 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $155,000+24.1%$202/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724399 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2020 | Sold | $124,900$163/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #612811 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2020 | Pending sale | $124,900$163/sqft |
Source: Stanbrough Realty #612811 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $124,900$163/sqft |
Source: Stanbrough Realty #612811 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2020 | Pending sale | $124,900$163/sqft |
Source: Stanbrough Realty #612811 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2020 | Listed for sale | $124,900+61.2%$163/sqft |
Source: Stanbrough Realty #612811 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2012 | Sold | $77,500-3%$101/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #396998 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2012 | Listed for sale | $79,900+10.2%$104/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #396998 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2007 | Sold | $72,500$94/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,728 +2% | $154,200 +13.5% |
| 2024 | $2,674 -2.4% | $135,900 |
| 2023 | $2,740 +0.7% | $135,900 +16.9% |
| 2022 | $2,720 +15.9% | $116,300 |
| 2021 | $2,346 +6.3% | $116,300 +23.7% |
| 2020 | $2,208 +10.7% | $94,000 |
| 2019 | $1,994 +1.3% | $94,000 +13.7% |
| 2018 | $1,968 | $82,700 |
| 2017 | $1,968 +12.5% | $82,700 +10.1% |
| 2016 | $1,750 | $75,100 |
| 2015 | $1,750 +7.1% | $75,100 +3.3% |
| 2014 | $1,634 | $72,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $72,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $72,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $72,700 -8.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $79,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $79,100 +7.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $73,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $73,700 -0.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $73,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $73,800 +7.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $68,420 +3.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $66,030 |
| 2001 | -- | $66,030 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Moore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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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