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Sold for $225,000
    • $225,000

    1226 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

    3beds
    972sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1930
    6,621 Square Feet Lot
    $224,600 Zestimate®
    $231/sqft
    $1,736 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $224,600

    $213,000 - $236,000

    $1,736/mo

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    What's special

    Generously sized bedroomsLarge kitchen
    Move-in-ready home with easy interstate access and close to shopping, dining, and golf. Features a spacious living room, generously sized bedrooms, and a large kitchen for a home of this size. Enjoy outdoor living on the deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Recent updates include a new roof, updated concrete countertops. Schedule your tour today!

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    Listed by:

    Brauckman, Latrice (515)509-3062,

    Realty ONE Group Impact,

    Nora Crosthwaite 515-783-9815,

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    Bought with:

    Murphy Boley

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 731774MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
    Features
    • Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 972
    • Total interior livable area: 972 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced
    • Fencing: Chain Link,Full
    Lot
    • Size: 6,621 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 10012200000000
    • Zoning: N3B

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Metal Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1930

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Fire Alarm
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $231/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $180,100
    • Annual tax amount: $1,797
    • Date on market: 12/17/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 53 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Asphalt

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/2/2026Sold$225,000$231/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #731774 Report a problem
    2/12/2026Pending sale$225,000$231/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #731774 Report a problem
    1/20/2026Price change$225,000-2.2%$231/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #731774 Report a problem
    1/6/2026Price change$230,000-2.1%$237/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #731774 Report a problem
    12/17/2025Listed for sale$235,000+65.5%$242/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #731774 Report a problem
    3/9/2017Sold$142,000$146/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #531787 Report a problem
    2/2/2017Listed for sale$142,000+48.7%$146/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #531787 Report a problem
    2/1/2007Sold$95,500$98/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #284888 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,188 +2%$180,100 +13.4%
    2024$3,124 -4.7%$158,800
    2023$3,278 +0.7%$158,800 +14.2%
    2022$3,254 +6%$139,100
    2021$3,070 -3.7%$139,100 +13.1%
    2020$3,188 +7.6%$123,000
    2019$2,962 +22.4%$123,000 +11.6%
    2018$2,420 $110,200 +21.1%
    2017$2,420 +29.6%$91,000 +14.3%
    2016$1,868 $79,600
    2015$1,868 +10%$79,600 +5.9%
    2014$1,698 $75,200
    2013-- $75,200 -10.7%
    2012-- $84,200
    2011-- $84,200 -4.3%
    2010-- $88,000
    2009-- $88,000 -4.3%
    2008-- $92,000
    2007-- $92,000 +4.5%
    2006-- $88,000
    2005-- $88,000 +13.9%
    2003-- $77,230 +7.6%
    2002-- $71,760
    2001-- $71,760
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    Neighborhood: Merle Hay

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    • 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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