Pride of Ownership really shows on this home.
This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch home is filled with charm and care. Newer white kitchen cabinets with quartz countertops. This home features a finished lower level, an oversized 2-car garage, and a gorgeous, fully fenced yard—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Multiple upgrades throughout add value and comfort. A truly move-in ready home you won’t want to miss!
Sold for $218,500
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$218,500
3945 54th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
660sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
8,407 Square Feet Lot
$217,500 Zestimate®
$331/sqft
$1,272 Estimated rent
Home value
$217,500
$204,000 - $233,000
$1,272/mo
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Listed by:
Zineta Imamovic (515)556-6854,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with:
Chinda Khamboun
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 716084
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, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 660
- Total interior livable area: 660 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 8,407 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 140
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10000933000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1951
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: $331/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $157,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,736
- Date on market: 4/21/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2025 | Sold | $218,500-2.8%$331/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #716084 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2025 | Pending sale | $224,900$341/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #716084 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $224,900+110.4%$341/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #716084 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2012 | Listing removed | $106,900$162/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #406458 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2012 | Listed for sale | $106,900+60.8%$162/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #406458 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2001 | Sold | $66,500$101/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,792 +2% | $157,700 +13.4% |
| 2024 | $2,736 -2% | $139,100 |
| 2023 | $2,792 +9% | $139,100 +17.4% |
| 2022 | $2,562 +0.2% | $118,500 |
| 2021 | $2,558 -3.5% | $118,500 +6.7% |
| 2020 | $2,652 +8.2% | $111,100 |
| 2019 | $2,450 +1.2% | $111,100 +11.4% |
| 2018 | $2,420 | $99,700 |
| 2017 | $2,420 +14.6% | $99,700 +12.1% |
| 2016 | $2,112 | $88,900 |
| 2015 | $2,112 +7% | $88,900 +3.4% |
| 2014 | $1,974 | $86,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $86,000 -0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $86,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $86,600 -8.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $94,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $94,800 +7.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $88,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $88,300 +2.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $86,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $86,300 +7.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $80,180 +15.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $69,650 |
| 2001 | -- | $69,650 |
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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