Welcome home to this cozy, clean, and thoughtfully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in a convenient central Des Moines Metro location! The main level features beautiful hardwood floors, a bright and inviting living space, and a versatile flex room that can easily serve as a dining area, home office, hobby space, or whatever best fits your lifestyle. You'll love the abundance of storage throughout the home, plus a finished lower-level offering even more living space with new LVP flooring and fresh paint.
Step outside to enjoy the newer deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The oversized 2-stall, approximately 700SF garage is a standout feature, providing incredible flexibility for vehicles, storage, a workshop, hobbies, or whatever extra space you need. Recent updates include a new roof in 2024, new deck in 2025, and new LVP flooring and paint in the lower level. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or an investment opportunity, this property is being sold as is and offers flexibility and excellent potential with it's current rental certificate. Centrally located with easy access to shopping, dining, and the interstate, this charming home offers comfort, flexibility, and convenience in one great package!
Pending
$185,000
1444 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
866sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
6,621 Square Feet Lot
$180,600 Zestimate®
$214/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful hardwood floorsVersatile flex room
- 27 days
- 144
- 1
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jill Roghair (515)707-6755,
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747688
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Tile
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 866
- Total interior livable area: 866 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 384
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,621 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10012071000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1952
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: $214/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $191,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,606
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 177 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$180,600
$172,000 - $190,000
$1,299/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Pending sale | $185,000$214/sqft |
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| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000-5.1%$214/sqft |
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| 8/4/2026 | Listing removed | $195,000$225/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Price change | $195,000-5.8%$225/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $207,000-2.4%$239/sqft |
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| 4/27/2026 | Listing removed | $212,000$245/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $212,000-3.6%$245/sqft |
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| 1/23/2025 | Listing removed | $220,000$254/sqft |
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| 11/18/2024 | Price change | $220,000-2.2%$254/sqft |
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| 10/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $225,000+294.7%$260/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/27/2020 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 12/16/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 4/4/2012 | Sold | $57,000+3.8%$66/sqft |
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| 2/11/2012 | Listed for sale | $54,900-8.3%$63/sqft |
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| 1/7/2012 | Listing removed | $59,900$69/sqft |
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| 1/6/2012 | Price change | $59,900-11.3%$69/sqft |
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| 12/14/2011 | Price change | $67,500+12.7%$78/sqft |
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| 12/13/2011 | Price change | $59,900-11.3%$69/sqft |
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| 11/18/2011 | Price change | $67,500-6.1%$78/sqft |
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| 10/7/2011 | Price change | $71,900-4%$83/sqft |
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| 9/10/2011 | Listed for sale | $74,900-25.2%$86/sqft |
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| 9/8/2011 | Sold | $100,100+11.2%$116/sqft |
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| 5/19/2011 | Price change | $90,000-10%$104/sqft |
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| 1/29/2011 | Price change | $100,000-4.8%$115/sqft |
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| 11/13/2010 | Listed for sale | $105,000+39.1%$121/sqft |
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| 11/30/2001 | Sold | $75,500-3.8%$87/sqft |
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| 11/4/1998 | Sold | $78,500$91/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,428 +2% | $191,300 +12% |
| 2024 | $3,360 -3% | $170,800 |
| 2023 | $3,464 +0.8% | $170,800 +16.2% |
| 2022 | $3,438 -10.2% | $147,000 |
| 2021 | $3,826 +12.1% | $147,000 +11.7% |
| 2020 | $3,412 +3.5% | $131,600 |
| 2019 | $3,295 +6.4% | $131,600 +13.1% |
| 2018 | $3,096 | $116,400 |
| 2017 | $3,096 +13.5% | $116,400 +12.5% |
| 2016 | $2,728 | $103,500 |
| 2015 | $2,728 +7.3% | $103,500 +4.2% |
| 2014 | $2,542 | $99,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $99,300 -10.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $110,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $110,600 -2% |
| 2010 | -- | $112,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $112,800 +3.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $109,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $109,100 +7.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $101,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $101,900 +11.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $91,720 +14.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $79,910 |
| 2001 | -- | $79,910 |
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
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.





