Location, privacy, and space -this charming Waveland Park home has it all. Situated just off Franklin Ave, you are minutes from local shops, parks, and trails. Inside, the main level boasts gorgeous flow with three bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level is a massive bonus, featuring a second full bath and a spacious layout primed for the perfect man cave or game-day central. Outdoor living is a breeze with a long, double-wide driveway leading to a single-stall garage and an attached deck. The standout feature is the backyard: a private oasis framed by a beautiful tree line, offering a peaceful escape right in the middle of the city. All information obtained from seller and public records.
Pending
Price cut: $10K (6/23)
$219,000
1808 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
959sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,575/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
7,535 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$228/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Single-stall garageGorgeous flowSpacious layoutThree bedroomsLong double-wide drivewayAttached deckBeautiful tree line
- 16 days |
- 130 |
- 5 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Ethan Freeman (515)979-7107,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741137
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet
Interior area
- Total structure area: 959
- Total interior livable area: 959 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,535 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 10009696000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $228/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $188,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,554
- Date on market: 5/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 76 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2026 | Pending sale | $219,000$228/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #741137 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $219,000-4.4%$228/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741137 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,000+47.7%$239/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741137 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2018 | Sold | $155,000+3.4%$162/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #561019 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2018 | Pending sale | $149,900$156/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #561019 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2018 | Listed for sale | $149,900+149.8%$156/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #561019 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2016 | Sold | $60,000$63/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,170 +2.2% | $188,600 +12.2% |
| 2024 | $3,102 -5.7% | $168,100 |
| 2023 | $3,288 +0.8% | $168,100 +13.3% |
| 2022 | $3,262 +5.5% | $148,400 |
| 2021 | $3,092 -3.6% | $148,400 +12% |
| 2020 | $3,206 +73.9% | $132,500 |
| 2019 | $1,844 -10.1% | $132,500 +71.9% |
| 2018 | $2,052 | $77,100 |
| 2017 | $2,052 +40.9% | $77,100 +14.6% |
| 2016 | $1,456 | $67,300 |
| 2015 | $1,456 +17.8% | $67,300 +11.1% |
| 2014 | $1,236 | $60,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $60,600 -10.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $67,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $67,900 -8.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $74,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $74,300 -17.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $89,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $89,800 +3.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $86,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $86,600 -3.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $89,590 +11.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $80,390 |
| 2001 | -- | $80,390 |
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 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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