Under contract

$199,900

3525 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

2beds

1,118sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1951

6,969 Square Feet Lot

$197,800 Zestimate^®

$179/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Versatile bonus roomNew flooringSpacious closetsInviting eat-in kitchen

Beautifully updated 2-bedroom home in Des Moines featuring numerous upgrades throughout. The main floor offers an open living room filled with natural light that flows into an inviting eat-in kitchen, creating a functional and comfortable layout. Both bedrooms include new flooring and spacious closets. The basement has been fully finished, adding a versatile bonus room and a full bathroom. Recent improvements include new flooring, a remodeled bathroom with a custom sink, and major exterior updates completed in 2021. Outside, enjoy a newly built heated garage with extra room for storage or tools, along with new concrete providing additional parking space. Two new sheds are also included, offering ample storage for equipment and hobbies. Move-in ready with thoughtful updates and practical features throughout.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: First Floor Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Kitchen

Features: Eat-in Kitchen

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer

Features

Basement: Full,Finished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 768
Total interior livable area: 1,118 sqft
Finished area above ground: 768

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Driveway, Detached
Garage spaces: 1
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Patio

Lot

Size: 6,969 Square Feet

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 10006958000000
Lease amount: $0

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame, Aluminum Siding
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1951

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Amps(0)
Sewer: Municipal
Water: Municipal

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Merle Hay

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $179/sqft
Tax assessed value: $172,600
Annual tax amount: $2,746
Date on market: 4/24/2026
Date available: 04/22/2026

Estimated market value

$197,800

$188,000 - $208,000

$1,544/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/24/2026	Contingent	$199,900$179/sqft
Source: My State MLS #11729191 Report a problem
4/24/2026	Listed for sale	$199,900+49.2%$179/sqft
Source: My State MLS #11729191 Report a problem
2/26/2021	Sold	$134,000-0.7%$120/sqft
Source: DMMLS #617879 Report a problem
12/17/2020	Listed for sale	$134,900+3.8%$121/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty #617879 Report a problem
11/14/2020	Listing removed	$129,900$116/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty #617879 Report a problem
11/12/2020	Listed for sale	$129,900+29.9%$116/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty #617879 Report a problem
7/28/2010	Listing removed	$100,000$89/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #355349 Report a problem
2/20/2010	Price change	$100,000-4.7%$89/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #355349 Report a problem
1/16/2010	Price change	$104,900-4.6%$94/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #355349 Report a problem
9/30/2009	Listed for sale	$110,000+30.2%$98/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #355349 Report a problem
8/8/2002	Sold	$84,500+18.2%$76/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/29/1999	Sold	$71,500$64/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,746 +2.4%	$172,600 +11.1%
2024	$2,682 -3.7%	$155,400
2023	$2,786 +14.9%	$155,400 +19.1%
2022	$2,424 -1.4%	$130,500 +12.5%
2021	$2,458 -3.5%	$116,000 +8.3%
2020	$2,548 +10.3%	$107,100
2019	$2,310 +1.2%	$107,100 +13.3%
2018	$2,282	$94,500
2017	$2,282 +9.4%	$94,500 +7.5%
2016	$2,086	$87,900
2015	$2,086 +19.9%	$87,900 +14.3%
2014	$1,740	$76,900
2013	--	$76,900 -0.8%
2012	--	$77,500
2011	--	$77,500 -10.9%
2010	--	$87,000
2009	--	$87,000 +5.3%
2008	--	$82,600
2007	--	$82,600 +1.2%
2006	--	$81,600
2005	--	$81,600 +9.1%
2003	--	$74,770 +3.6%
2002	--	$72,160
2001	--	$72,160

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