Seller's Agent in 2025
Correen Davis
Realty ONE Group Impact
(515) 314-9843
3 in this area
73 Total Sales
3400 53rd St Des Moines, IA 50310
Merle Hay Neighborhood
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,512
Sq Ft
9,000
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of May 2025Welcome home to this move in ready story and half home just seconds
from the highly desired Beaverdale area with beautiful wood flooring
throughout, tons of natural light and mature trees. This home has over
1500 square feet finish, 3 bedrooms, one full bath, and a one car
detached garage plus opportunity to finish the basement. Updates
include refinishing the hardwood floors, installing new flooring in the
kitchen and dining room, tiled around foundation and added a wall
anchor system (preventative), fresh paint on house and garage and a new
Anderson side storm door. All appliances stay.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,115
Year Built
- Built in 1953
Lot Details
- 9,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 72x125
Home Design
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Metal Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,512 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 10007550000000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 19, 2024
Closed on
May 8, 2025
Sold by
Sierzant Jeffery A
Bought by
Beardsley Lauren Olivia
Seller's Agent
Correen Davis
Realty ONE Group Impact
Buyer's Agent
Jeremy Kasperbauer
Century 21 Signature
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$223,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,900
-7.04%
Views
205
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
$12,961
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.23%
Original Mortgage
$178,400
Outstanding Balance
$177,608
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$58,353
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 27, 2018
Closed on
Oct 16, 2018
Sold by
Wickering Gary and Wickering Erin
Bought by
Sierzant Jeffrey A
Seller's Agent
Zac Bales-Henry
Black Phoenix Group
Buyer's Agent
Adam Israel
Weichert, Realtors - 515 Agency
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$172,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-1.66%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.01%
Original Mortgage
$177,676
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 27, 2018
Closed on
Sep 27, 2018
Sold by
Wickering Gary and Wickering Erin
Bought by
Sierzant Jeffrey A
Seller's Agent
Zac Bales-Henry
Black Phoenix Group
Buyer's Agent
Adam Israel
Weichert, Realtors - 515 Agency
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$172,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-1.66%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,676
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 7, 2011
Sold by
Bergman Bruce E and Bergman Charles R
Bought by
Wickering Gary and Wickering Erin
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,856
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $223,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $172,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Itc | |
| Warranty Deed | $123,500 | Itc |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $178,400 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $177,676 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $120,856 | FHA |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2025 05/09/25 | Sold | $223,000 | -3.0% | $147 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/17/2025 03/17/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/18/2024 11/18/24 | Price Changed | $229,900 | -4.2% | $152 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/10/2024 10/10/24 | For Sale | $239,900 | +7.6% | $159 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/07/2024 10/07/24 | Off Market | $223,000 | -- | -- | |
| 09/16/2024 09/16/24 | Price Changed | $244,900 | -2.0% | $162 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/29/2024 08/29/24 | Price Changed | $249,900 | -2.0% | $165 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/19/2024 06/19/24 | For Sale | $254,900 | +48.2% | $169 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/03/2018 10/03/18 | Sold | $172,000 | -1.7% | $114 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/03/2018 10/03/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/27/2018 06/27/18 | For Sale | $174,900 | -- | $116 / Sq Ft |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| 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 | $4,050 | $228,400 | $54,700 | $173,700 |
| 2024 | $4,050 | $205,900 | $48,500 | $157,400 |
| 2023 | $4,046 | $205,900 | $48,500 | $157,400 |
| 2022 | $4,016 | $171,700 | $42,200 | $129,500 |
| 2021 | $3,962 | $171,700 | $42,200 | $129,500 |
| 2020 | $4,116 | $158,800 | $38,800 | $120,000 |
| 2019 | $3,536 | $158,800 | $38,800 | $120,000 |
| 2018 | $3,496 | $140,100 | $33,800 | $106,300 |
| 2017 | $3,278 | $140,100 | $33,800 | $106,300 |
| 2016 | $3,188 | $129,700 | $30,800 | $98,900 |
| 2015 | $3,188 | $129,700 | $30,800 | $98,900 |
| 2014 | $2,816 | $114,700 | $26,900 | $87,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Correen Davis
-
Jeremy Kasperbauer
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jeremy Kasperbauer
Century 21 Signature
(715) 254-7577
4 in this area
47 Total Sales
-
Zac Bales-Henry
Seller's Agent in 2018
Zac Bales-Henry
Black Phoenix Group
(515) 494-7772
3 in this area
117 Total Sales
-
Adam Israel
A
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Adam Israel
Weichert, Realtors - 515 Agency
(515) 339-9649
15 Total Sales
Map
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 697583
APN: 100/07550-000-000
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