Step into this beautifully updated ranch featuring hardwood floors and a stylish kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The spacious lower level offers endless possibilities—ideal for storage or future finishing as an office, gym, or playroom.
Enjoy the expansive backyard, complete with a storage shed and plenty of room to relax or entertain. Recent upgrades include a newer furnace, water heater, and A/C.
Fantastic location close to Beaverdale, Merle Hay, shopping, parks, and more. Don’t miss this move-in-ready gem—schedule your showing today!
Sold for $194,000
$194,000
3516 54th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
734sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
0.27 Acres Lot
$194,600 Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$1,233 Estimated rent
Home value
$194,600
$183,000 - $206,000
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Spacious lower levelHardwood floorsExpansive backyard
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Listed by:
Marvin, Taylor R,
Real Broker, LLC
Bought with:
Rhonda Martin
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 720551
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 734
- Total interior livable area: 734 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 50 x 231
Details
- Parcel number: 10007575000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1948
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: $264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $188,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,163
- Date on market: 6/18/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2025 | Sold | $194,000-2.5%$264/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #720551 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Pending sale | $199,000$271/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720551 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2025 | Price change | $199,000-2.9%$271/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720551 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $205,000+20.7%$279/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720551 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: DMMLS #664409 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $169,900+41.6%$231/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #664409 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2018 | Listing removed | $1,150$2/sqft |
Source: Live Right Investments Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,150$2/sqft |
Source: Live Right Investments Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2017 | Sold | $120,000+50%$163/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2016 | Sold | $80,000-11%$109/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #522161 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2016 | Price change | $89,900-9.2%$122/sqft |
Source: BHHS First Realty #522161 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2016 | Listed for sale | $99,000$135/sqft |
Source: BHHS First Realty #522161 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,154 +2.1% | $188,000 +11.5% |
| 2024 | $3,090 -2% | $168,600 |
| 2023 | $3,152 +0.8% | $168,600 +16.1% |
| 2022 | $3,128 +2.4% | $145,200 |
| 2021 | $3,054 -3.8% | $145,200 +8.4% |
| 2020 | $3,174 +11.1% | $133,900 |
| 2019 | $2,856 +4.2% | $133,900 +13.7% |
| 2018 | $2,740 | $117,800 +2.9% |
| 2017 | $2,740 +14.2% | $114,500 +14.7% |
| 2016 | $2,400 | $99,800 |
| 2015 | $2,400 +9% | $99,800 +5.2% |
| 2014 | $2,202 | $94,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $94,900 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $95,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $95,400 -2.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $97,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $97,500 +5.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $92,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $92,700 +15.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $80,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $80,400 +8.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $74,020 +8.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $67,960 |
| 2001 | -- | $67,960 |
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Moore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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