Welcome to 1444 55th St in Des Moines! This cozy 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers a great blend of comfort, updates, and opportunity. Fresh interior paint throughout gives the home a clean, move-in ready feel, while new flooring in both bathrooms and the finished portion of the basement adds modern touches where it counts.
Major updates have already been taken care of, including a new roof on both the home and the garage in 2024, giving peace of mind for years to come. Step outside to enjoy the brand-new back deck, built in 2025—perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
Previously used as a rental property, this home presents a solid investment opportunity, or an ideal starter home for anyone looking to build equity. A deep 2-car detached garage provides plenty of space for parking, storage, or a workshop.
Whether you're looking to invest or settle into your first home, this property offers value, updates, and potential all in one!
For sale
Price cut: $12K (5/29)
$195,000
1444 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
866sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
-- sqft lot
$190,400 Zestimate®
$225/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fresh interior paint throughout
- 60 days |
- 708 |
- 73 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Madalin Akers (515)423-4637,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 739724
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSLoading...
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
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially 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
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Details
- Parcel number: 100/12071000000
- 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: $225/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $191,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,605
- Date on market: 4/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 96 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$190,400
$181,000 - $200,000
$1,393/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: DMMLS #736550 Report a problem | ||
| 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 |
Source: DMMLS #706270 Report a problem | ||
| 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 | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2020 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 12/16/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2012 | Sold | $57,000+3.8%$66/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #390081 Report a problem | ||
| 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 |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #376098 Report a problem | ||
| 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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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
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50311
- Merle Hay
- 1444 55th St
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