Off market

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$173,600

1218 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

2beds

616sqft

SingleFamily

Built in 1942

6,534 Square Feet Lot

$173,600 Zestimate^®

$282/sqft

$1,122 Estimated rent

Home value

$173,600

$163,000 - $184,000

$1,122/mo

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What's special

Move right in and enjoy all the updating the seller has done! Features living room, 2 bedrooms, full bath with tile backsplash shower, new carpet and paint, newer kitchen appliances, vinyl windows, fenced rear yard, and 24x30 detached garage. Great location just off University provides a quick and easy commute to downtown Des Moines, plus easy access to shopping, dining, and recreational areas. Quick possession possible.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced air, Gas

Cooling

Central

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum / Vinyl
Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 616 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Garage - Detached

Features

Exterior features: Wood

Lot

Size: 6,534 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 10012198000000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily

Materials

masonry
Foundation: Concrete
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

Year built: 1942

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $282/sqft
Tax assessed value: $161,600
Annual tax amount: $2,696

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/5/2021	Sold	$150,000+57.9%$244/sqft
Source: DMMLS #631930 Report a problem
2/27/2017	Sold	$95,000-5%$154/sqft
Source: DMMLS #530442 Report a problem
1/5/2017	Listed for sale	$100,000+25.8%$162/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #530442 Report a problem
9/10/2003	Sold	$79,500$129/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,696 +2.3%	$161,600 +11.8%
2024	$2,636 -4.4%	$144,500
2023	$2,758 +10%	$144,500 +14.8%
2022	$2,508 +5.1%	$125,900 +8.3%
2021	$2,386 -3.6%	$116,200 +11.5%
2020	$2,474 +9.3%	$104,200
2019	$2,264 +1.3%	$104,200 +12.3%
2018	$2,236	$92,800
2017	$2,236 +3.3%	$92,800 +13%
2016	$2,164	$82,100
2015	$2,164 +9.5%	$82,100 +6.3%
2014	$1,976	$77,200
2013	--	$77,200 -10.3%
2012	--	$86,100
2011	--	$86,100 -4.3%
2010	--	$90,000
2009	--	$90,000 +3.2%
2008	--	$87,200
2007	--	$87,200 -4.4%
2006	--	$91,200
2005	--	$91,200 +13.1%
2003	--	$80,650 +9.4%
2002	--	$73,730
2001	--	$73,730