Matthew Young
Keller Williams Realty GDM
(515) 444-5805
53 Total Sales
1 in Merle Hay
$269,000 Price
2511 53rd St Des Moines, IA 50310
Merle Hay NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $226,000 - $262,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,206
Sq Ft
$209/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 0.47 Acre Lot
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Ranch Style House
- Sun or Florida Room
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of July 2025Looking for a well-maintained ranch-style home in Des Moines? This 3-bed, 2-bath charmer is ready for you! Major updates include HVAC and water heater (2022), asphalt roof (2021), active radon mitigation system (2014), exterior paint (2024), and many other maintenance items to keep this home in tiptop shape. Upstairs, you’ll find all three bedrooms and a full bath, along with a living room featuring beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows and hardwood floors throughout. Just off the dining room is a meticulously clean kitchen with space for a cozy breakfast nook or potential pantry storage. While the basement is unfinished, it already includes a finished bathroom—leaving the easy part up to you! It also features an egress window, making it perfect for a future fourth bedroom, and even has kitchen plumbing hookups in place. At the end of the day, you might just find yourself relaxing in the sunroom, book in hand, enjoying the view of your (nearly) half-acre lot. Come see for yourself!
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,788
Year Built
- Built in 1950
Lot Details
- 20,491 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 63.5x323
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Chain Link Fence
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Rubber Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,206 Sq Ft Home
- Sun or Florida Room
- Screened Porch
- Wood Flooring
- Partially Finished Basement
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 10003930000000
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 15, 2025
Closed on
Jun 30, 2025
Sold by
Bitterman Jodi
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kayla McCormick
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Ashlee & Kyle Knickerbocker
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$261,900
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.77%
Views
40
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,058
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.25%
Original Mortgage
$216,900
Outstanding Balance
$214,637
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$37,166
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 24, 2000
Sold by
Mcallister H V and Mcallister Eleanor M
Bought by
Bitterman Jodi
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
8.26%
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Merle Hay, IA
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Matthew Young
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Brandon Winn
Brandon Winn
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
(515) 305-3383
126 Total Sales
5 in Merle Hay
$133K - $216K Price Range
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Jason Russell
Jason Russell
Responds QuicklyRealty ONE Group Impact
(515) 461-6743
108 Total Sales
4 in Merle Hay
$130K - $395K Price Range
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Chris Kew
Chris Kew
RE/MAX Precision
(515) 500-2960
280 Total Sales
5 in Merle Hay
$173K - $295K Price Range
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Jason Rude
Jason Rude
Rude Realty
(515) 400-4122
346 Total Sales
9 in Merle Hay
$208K - $257K Price Range
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Ginger Atcheson
Ginger Atcheson
Real Estate Property Solutions, LLC
(515) 400-3340
198 Total Sales
2 in Merle Hay
$246K - $248K Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $262,000 | None Listed On Document | ||
| Bitterman Jodi | $106,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $216,900 | ||
| Previous Owner | Bitterman Jodi R | $35,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bitterman Jodi | $80,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2025 07/01/25 | Sold | $261,900 | +0.8% | $217 / Sq Ft |
| 05/17/2025 05/17/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/15/2025 05/15/25 | For Sale | $259,900 | -- | $216 / Sq Ft |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,208 | $253,700 | $61,800 | $191,900 |
| 2024 | $4,208 | $224,400 | $53,900 | $170,500 |
| 2023 | $4,254 | $224,400 | $53,900 | $170,500 |
| 2022 | $4,220 | $189,400 | $46,900 | $142,500 |
| 2021 | $4,292 | $189,400 | $46,900 | $142,500 |
| 2020 | $4,454 | $180,600 | $44,500 | $136,100 |
| 2019 | $4,104 | $180,600 | $44,500 | $136,100 |
| 2018 | $4,056 | $161,200 | $38,900 | $122,300 |
| 2017 | $3,506 | $161,200 | $38,900 | $122,300 |
| 2016 | $3,410 | $144,200 | $34,300 | $109,900 |
| 2015 | $3,410 | $144,200 | $34,300 | $109,900 |
| 2014 | $3,286 | $142,900 | $33,400 | $109,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Kayla McCormick
Seller's Agent in 2025
Kayla McCormick
EXP Realty, LLC
(515) 717-7680
3 in this area
84 Total Sales
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Bill McCormick
BM
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Bill McCormick
EXP Realty, LLC
(641) 931-6158
1 in this area
41 Total Sales
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Ashlee & Kyle Knickerbocker
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Ashlee & Kyle Knickerbocker
Keller Williams Realty GDM
(515) 249-5560
5 in this area
343 Total Sales
Map
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 717580
APN: 100-03930000000
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