For sale

Price cut: $10K (6/17)

$140,000

2521 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

2beds

720sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1949

10,541 Square Feet Lot

$140,400 Zestimate^®

$194/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Original hardwood floors

Charming home full of potential. This property features original hardwood floors and upgraded windows. Home is being sold "As is". This home is waiting for your personal touches, making it an ideal choice for investors. The sewer line has been replaced from the house to the street.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, None

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher

Features

Dining Area
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Basement: Partially Finished

Interior area

Total structure area: 720
Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 10,541 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 211
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 10010326000000
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: 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: $194/sqft
Tax assessed value: $154,800
Annual tax amount: $2,913
Date on market: 5/21/2026
Cumulative days on market: 30 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$140,400

$133,000 - $147,000

$1,247/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/17/2026	Price change	$140,000-6.7%$194/sqft
Source: DMMLS #741371 Report a problem
6/1/2026	Price change	$150,000-5.7%$208/sqft
Source: DMMLS #741371 Report a problem
5/21/2026	Listed for sale	$159,000+59%$221/sqft
Source: DMMLS #741371 Report a problem
6/4/2007	Sold	$100,000$139/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,636 -1.3%	$154,800 +9.4%
2024	$2,672 -2.7%	$141,500 -3.3%
2023	$2,746 +0.8%	$146,300 +16.7%
2022	$2,724 +2.9%	$125,400
2021	$2,646 -3.5%	$125,400 +9.4%
2020	$2,742 +8.9%	$114,600
2019	$2,518 +1.3%	$114,600 +12.1%
2018	$2,486	$102,200
2017	$2,486 +12.1%	$102,200 +10%
2016	$2,218	$92,900
2015	$2,218 +2.9%	$92,900 -0.2%
2014	$2,156	$93,100
2013	--	$93,100 -0.2%
2012	--	$93,300
2011	--	$93,300 +0.4%
2010	--	$92,900
2009	--	$92,900
2008	--	$92,900
2007	--	$92,900 +4.5%
2006	--	$88,900
2005	--	$88,900 +8.3%
2003	--	$82,050 +13.2%
2002	--	$72,510
2001	--	$72,510

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