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Sold for $170,000
    • $170,000

    3912 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

    2beds
    1baths
    828sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1947
    8,407 Square Feet Lot
    $178,300 Zestimate®
    $205/sqft
    $1,448 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $178,300

    $169,000 - $187,000

    $1,448/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    This home was recently renovated (2015). Improvements include a remodeled kitchen, new appliances, remodeled bathroom, small storage shed, new windows and doors, 3 season porch, new carpet, and fresh paint. Completely renovated October 2015!

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 828 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Carport, Garage
    Features
    • Exterior features: Metal
    Lot
    • Size: 8,407 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 10000895000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Metal
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1947

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $205/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $178,200
    • Annual tax amount: $3,164

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/23/2026Listing removed$182,500$220/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #733963 Report a problem
    2/6/2026Listed for sale$182,500$220/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #733963 Report a problem
    12/29/2025Listing removed$182,500$220/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #721708 Report a problem
    11/18/2025Price change$182,500-5.2%$220/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #721708 Report a problem
    10/29/2025Price change$192,500-3.8%$232/sqft
    Source: CIBR #67917 Report a problem
    8/28/2025Price change$200,000-2.4%$242/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #721708 Report a problem
    8/13/2025Price change$205,000-2.4%$248/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #721708 Report a problem
    7/29/2025Price change$210,000-2.3%$254/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #721708 Report a problem
    7/7/2025Listed for sale$215,000+32.7%$260/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #721708 Report a problem
    5/27/2025Listing removed$162,000$196/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #717603 Report a problem
    5/19/2025Price change$162,000-4.4%$196/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #717603 Report a problem
    5/7/2025Listed for sale$169,500-0.3%$205/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #717603 Report a problem
    4/28/2025Sold$170,000+343.9%$205/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/24/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    9/2/2017Listing removed$1,000$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    8/11/2017Listed for rent$1,000+11.1%$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    10/23/2015Listing removed$900$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    10/14/2015Listed for rent$900$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/23/2015Sold$38,300-10.9%$46/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #448237 Report a problem
    2/21/2015Listing removed$43,000$52/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #448237 Report a problem
    2/5/2015Listed for sale$43,000-60%$52/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #448237 Report a problem
    9/4/2010Listing removed$107,500+3.9%$130/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. Report a problem
    3/19/2010Sold$103,500-3.7%$125/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    1/19/2010Price change$107,500-2.2%$130/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. Report a problem
    10/12/2009Price change$109,900-4.4%$133/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. Report a problem
    7/11/2009Listed for sale$115,000+11.7%$139/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. Report a problem
    7/24/2008Sold$103,000-3.6%$124/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/21/2008Listed for sale$106,900+26.5%$129/sqft
    Source: Listhub #325365 Report a problem
    2/27/2004Sold$84,500+152.2%$102/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/8/1997Sold$33,500$40/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,164 +2.1%$178,200 +13.1%
    2024$3,100 -2.7%$157,600
    2023$3,186 +0.8%$157,600 +16.6%
    2022$3,162 -0.3%$135,200
    2021$3,172 -3.8%$135,200 +6.4%
    2020$3,296 +8.3%$127,100
    2019$3,042 +1%$127,100 +12.3%
    2018$3,012 $113,200
    2017$3,012 +10.9%$113,200 +9.8%
    2016$2,716 $103,100
    2015$2,716 +22.1%$103,100 +3.9%
    2014$2,224 $99,200
    2013-- $99,200 -0.6%
    2012-- $99,800
    2011-- $99,800 -6.6%
    2010-- $106,800
    2009-- $106,800 +7.4%
    2008-- $99,400
    2007-- $99,400 +14.8%
    2006-- $86,600
    2005-- $86,600 +8.3%
    2003-- $79,990 +15.9%
    2002-- $68,990
    2001-- $68,990
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Merle Hay

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