Welcome to this charming and well-updated home in Des Moines! Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, this property offers a perfect blend of character and modern touches. Beautiful hardwood floors flow throughout much of the home, complemented by luxurious tile flooring in key areas for both style and durability. The updated kitchen shines with new countertops and refreshed cabinetry, providing a clean and functional space for cooking and entertaining. Generously sized bedrooms offer comfort and flexibility, while the full basement adds valuable storage or potential for future finishing. Step outside to enjoy a nice yard?ideal for relaxing, gardening, or hosting gatherings. A 1-car detached garage adds convenience and additional storage. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, or looking for a solid inv
Pending
Price cut: $5K (5/28)
$179,999
1439 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
779sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
6,621 Square Feet Lot
$175,200 Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full basementUpdated kitchenBeautiful hardwood floorsSpacious bedroomsGenerously sized bedroomsLuxurious tile flooringNice yard
- 15 days |
- 74 |
- 4 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Christopher Foster (641)891-8178,
Weichert, Realtors - The 515 Agency
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 738949
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 779
- Total interior livable area: 779 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,621 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 10012023000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
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: $231/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $161,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,884
- Date on market: 4/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 85 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$175,200
$166,000 - $184,000
$1,253/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Pending sale | $179,999$231/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Price change | $179,999-2.7%$231/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Price change | $184,9980%$237/sqft |
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| 5/16/2026 | Price change | $184,999-2.6%$237/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Price change | $189,999-2.6%$244/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Price change | $194,999-2.5%$250/sqft |
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| 4/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,999+2.6%$257/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Listing removed | $194,999$250/sqft |
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| 4/9/2026 | Price change | $194,999-2.5%$250/sqft |
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| 4/7/2026 | Price change | $199,9980%$257/sqft |
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| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,999+25%$257/sqft |
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| 2/20/2026 | Listing removed | $159,999$205/sqft |
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| 2/14/2026 | Price change | $159,9990%$205/sqft |
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| 2/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $160,000+60%$205/sqft |
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| 1/21/2026 | Sold | $100,000+66.9%$128/sqft |
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| 11/13/2013 | Sold | $59,900$77/sqft |
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| 10/2/2013 | Listed for sale | $59,900-25.1%$77/sqft |
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| 7/15/2013 | Sold | $80,000-20.4%$103/sqft |
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| 10/24/2005 | Sold | $100,500+50%$129/sqft |
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| 7/2/1998 | Sold | $67,000$86/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,884 +2.1% | $161,300 +12.2% |
| 2024 | $2,826 -5.7% | $143,700 |
| 2023 | $2,998 +0.7% | $143,700 +13% |
| 2022 | $2,976 +4.9% | $127,200 |
| 2021 | $2,838 +4.3% | $127,200 +11.9% |
| 2020 | $2,720 +8.6% | $113,700 |
| 2019 | $2,504 +1.2% | $113,700 +11.8% |
| 2018 | $2,474 | $101,700 |
| 2017 | $2,474 +15.8% | $101,700 +13.3% |
| 2016 | $2,136 | $89,800 |
| 2015 | $2,136 +3.9% | $89,800 +0.7% |
| 2014 | $2,056 | $89,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $89,200 -10.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $99,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $99,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $99,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $99,400 +3.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $96,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $96,100 +5.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $91,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $91,000 +8.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $84,140 +12.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $74,780 |
| 2001 | -- | $74,780 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50311
- Merle Hay
- 1439 57th St





