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    • $158,400

    1248 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

    2beds
    616sqft
    Residential
    Built in 1942
    6,621 Square Feet Lot
    $158,400 Zestimate®
    $257/sqft
    $1,122 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $158,400

    $146,000 - $169,000

    $1,122/mo

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    What's special

    Location! Location! Location! This gem is in the desired west side of Des Moines, on the edge of Beaverdale, Urbandale, and Windsor Hieghts. Step inside to hardwood floors throughout the entire home and a light and bright feeling permeating throughout the house. All appliances stay. You have a fully fenced in, expansive backyard and an extra deep garage for whatever your heart desires. Take a look and fall in love with 1248 55th St today!

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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, Microwave, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 616 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Cement / Concrete
    Lot
    • Size: 6,621 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 10012205000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Residential
    Materials
    • concrete
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1942

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: City

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $257/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $142,300
    • Annual tax amount: $2,548

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/4/2019Sold$105,000-11.8%$170/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #585717 Report a problem
    7/22/2019Pending sale$119,000$193/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines #585717 Report a problem
    6/27/2019Listed for sale$119,000+156.7%$193/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #585717 Report a problem
    2/12/2014Sold$46,350-1.4%$75/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #428354 Report a problem
    12/15/2013Listed for sale$47,000+11.7%$76/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #428354 Report a problem
    10/18/2013Sold$42,090-62.1%$68/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/23/2011Listing removed$111,000$180/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX OPPORTUNITIES #385000 Report a problem
    5/26/2011Listed for sale$111,000+0.9%$180/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Opportunities #385000 Report a problem
    9/22/2010Listing removed$110,000$179/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #373472 Report a problem
    9/17/2010Listed for sale$110,000+1.4%$179/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #373472 Report a problem
    5/10/2007Sold$108,500+40.9%$176/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/9/2006Sold$77,000+29.4%$125/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/20/2000Sold$59,500$97/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,548 +2.1%$142,300 +12.1%
    2024$2,496 -5.4%$126,900
    2023$2,638 +0.8%$126,900 +13.4%
    2022$2,618 +4.7%$111,900
    2021$2,500 -3.8%$111,900 +11.7%
    2020$2,598 +8.5%$100,200
    2019$2,394 +1%$100,200 +12.5%
    2018$2,370 $89,100
    2017$2,370 +14.3%$89,100 +13.2%
    2016$2,074 $78,700
    2015$2,074 +9.7%$78,700 +6.6%
    2014$1,890 $73,800
    2013-- $73,800 -10.3%
    2012-- $82,300
    2011-- $82,300 -4.9%
    2010-- $86,500
    2009-- $86,500 +3.2%
    2008-- $83,800
    2007-- $83,800 +2.1%
    2006-- $82,100
    2005-- $82,100 +13.4%
    2003-- $72,430 +8.3%
    2002-- $66,850
    2001-- $66,850
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    Neighborhood: Merle Hay

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    • District: Des Moines Independent

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