Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated two-story home perfectly located just minutes from shopping, restaurants, parks, and walking trails.With over 2,100 square feet of finished living space, this home has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and multiple living areas that provide plenty of room for everyday living and entertaining. The main level features a spacious and functional layout with updated lighting, carpet and hardwood flooring. Upstairs, you'll find generously sized bedrooms, including a comfortable primary suite with ensuite and walk-in closet. The partially finished lower level adds valuable extra space that is perfect for a family room, home office, workout area, or playroom. You'll enjoy your large deck that is ideal for hosting gatherings, summer barbecues, or relaxing with friends. The peaceful backyard is surrounded by mature trees, creating a private, park-like setting that is hard to find. So if you've been searching for a home that combines tasteful updates, abundant space, and a beautiful outdoor retreat- look no further, set up your private showing today! All information obtained from public records and sellers.
Pending
$320,000
2831 54th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,825sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
9,191 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$175/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious and functional layoutUpdated lightingCarpet and hardwood flooringGenerously sized bedrooms
- 23 days |
- 165 |
- 4 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Keith Albrecht (515)571-7702,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741289
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,825
- Total interior livable area: 1,825 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 350
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fire Pit, Storage
Lot
- Size: 9,191 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 153
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 10003148040000
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1968
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: $175/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $320,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,042
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 27 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Pending sale | $320,000$175/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $320,000+58%$175/sqft |
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| 1/26/2018 | Sold | $202,500-1.2%$111/sqft |
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| 12/6/2017 | Price change | $205,000-2.3%$112/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #547336 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2017 | Listed for sale | $209,900$115/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #547336 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,806 +2% | $320,600 +10.9% |
| 2024 | $5,690 -0.4% | $289,200 |
| 2023 | $5,712 +0.7% | $289,200 +19.3% |
| 2022 | $5,670 +2% | $242,400 |
| 2021 | $5,560 -3.7% | $242,400 +8.8% |
| 2020 | $5,776 +8.1% | $222,800 |
| 2019 | $5,342 +5.7% | $222,800 +12.1% |
| 2018 | $5,056 | $198,800 |
| 2017 | $5,056 +10% | $198,800 +8.5% |
| 2016 | $4,598 | $183,200 |
| 2015 | $4,598 +10.6% | $183,200 +7% |
| 2014 | $4,156 | $171,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $171,200 -0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $172,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $172,600 -3.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $178,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $178,300 +5.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $169,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $169,400 +9% |
| 2006 | -- | $155,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $155,400 +13.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $137,120 +6.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $129,240 |
| 2001 | -- | $129,240 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hillis Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 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
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50310
- Merle Hay
- 2831 54th St






