Charming two-bedroom home featuring hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and bathroom, and an attached one-car garage. The finished basement offers excellent additional living space perfect for a family room, office, or recreation area. Enjoy summer nights in the private backyard that includes a fire pit. With updated siding and roof, this home is truly move-in ready!
Pending
$200,000
1248 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
720sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
6,621 Square Feet Lot
$198,400 Zestimate®
$278/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated sidingUpdated kitchenHardwood floorsPrivate backyardAttached one-car garage
- 30 days |
- 92 |
- 1 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Leslie Hanson (515)707-3986,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741380
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 720
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 280
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fire Pit
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 6,621 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10011865000000
- Zoning: Res
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: 1940
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: $278/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $173,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,260
- Date on market: 5/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 42 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$198,400
$188,000 - $208,000
$1,201/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Pending sale | $200,000$278/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #741380 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $200,000+66.8%$278/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741380 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2016 | Sold | $119,900$167/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #513862 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2016 | Pending sale | $119,900$167/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX INNOVATIONS #513862 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2016 | Listed for sale | $119,900$167/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Innovations #513862 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2015 | Listing removed | $119,900$167/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #454605 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2015 | Price change | $119,900-2.1%$167/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #454605 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2015 | Listed for sale | $122,500+10.4%$170/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #454605 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2007 | Sold | $111,000+29.1%$154/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2004 | Sold | $86,000$119/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,908 +2.2% | $173,000 +11.5% |
| 2024 | $2,846 -5.1% | $155,100 |
| 2023 | $3,000 +0.8% | $155,100 +13.9% |
| 2022 | $2,976 +4.8% | $136,200 |
| 2021 | $2,840 -3.5% | $136,200 +11.3% |
| 2020 | $2,944 +9.4% | $122,400 |
| 2019 | $2,692 +1.2% | $122,400 +12.6% |
| 2018 | $2,660 | $108,700 |
| 2017 | $2,660 +17.1% | $108,700 +14.5% |
| 2016 | $2,272 | $94,900 |
| 2015 | $2,272 +10.3% | $94,900 +6.2% |
| 2014 | $2,060 | $89,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $89,400 -10.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $99,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $99,600 -1.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $101,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $101,400 +3.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $98,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $98,100 +14.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $85,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $85,600 +11.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $77,030 +6% |
| 2002 | -- | $72,680 |
| 2001 | -- | $72,680 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50311
- Merle Hay
- 1248 57th St
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