Remarkable craftsman style 2 story! This home was rebuilt from the ground up in 2011 & sits on a .30 acre treed lot with fenced back yard. Lovely covered porch, covered Trex deck & a circular, concrete patio were recently added. Wooden she-shed has many uses. 2 car attached garage is a pass through for ease with mowers, lawn furniture & outdoor toys. Interior has just as much character! Laundry room & 1/2 bath are off the hall next to the stunning kitchen. Kitchen island provides seating for 4. Living area fireplace can be for wood or gas. Formal dining room is conveniently located next to the living & kitchen areas. Entering the front door with sidelights, you'll find a drop zone & office/den. You'll love the Brazillian wood, tile & slate floors, white trim & doors. Open stairs with a landing & big window leads to the 2nd story. Large primary bedroom has a walk-in closet, full bath with elevated dual vanities & tiled walk-in shower. There's an additional full bath & 2 more bedrooms. HVAC new in 2021. Professionally installed top grade blinds and shutters. New exterior paint 2021.
Sold for $398,000
$398,000
2716 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
2,192sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
0.3 Acres Lot
$398,100 Zestimate®
$182/sqft
$2,428 Estimated rent
Home value
$398,100
$378,000 - $418,000
$2,428/mo
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Covered trex deckWhite trim and doorsStunning kitchenLovely covered porch
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Listed by:
Kathi Dellaca 515-669-4010,
LPT Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Jenny Farrell
RE/MAX Concepts
Brian Morris
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724682
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,192
- Total interior livable area: 2,192 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.30 Acres
- Dimensions: 63.5 x 205
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 10003894002000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Sold | $398,000-1.7%$182/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #724682 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Pending sale | $405,000$185/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724682 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $405,000-3.6%$185/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724682 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Listing removed | $420,000$192/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724682 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Price change | $420,000-1.8%$192/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724682 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $427,500+67.6%$195/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724682 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2017 | Sold | $255,000$116/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #550341 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2017 | Pending sale | $255,000$116/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #550341 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2017 | Listed for sale | $255,000+13.3%$116/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #550341 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2015 | Sold | $225,000$103/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #443688 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2014 | Listed for sale | $225,000+183%$103/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #443688 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2007 | Sold | $79,500+6.7%$36/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2003 | Sold | $74,500$34/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,496 +2% | $421,300 +12.8% |
| 2024 | $7,346 +8.8% | $373,400 |
| 2023 | $6,750 +1.3% | $373,400 +19% |
| 2022 | $6,666 +4.7% | $313,700 +0.4% |
| 2021 | $6,368 -2.6% | $312,300 +5.5% |
| 2020 | $6,540 +17% | $296,100 +1% |
| 2019 | $5,592 +5.4% | $293,200 +11.6% |
| 2018 | $5,304 | $262,700 |
| 2017 | $5,304 +40.5% | $262,700 +12.4% |
| 2016 | $3,774 | $233,800 |
| 2015 | $3,774 +36.3% | $233,800 +7.6% |
| 2014 | $2,768 | $217,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $217,300 +100.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $108,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $108,500 -3% |
| 2010 | -- | $111,800 +35.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $82,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $82,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $82,600 +10.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $74,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $74,600 +6% |
| 2003 | -- | $70,350 +12.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $62,320 |
| 2001 | -- | $62,320 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hillis Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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
- 50310
- Merle Hay
- 2716 53rd St
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