PENDING
$5K PRICE DROP
3924 55th St Des Moines, IA 50310
Merle Hay NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,626/month
Total Views
22,195
3
Beds
1
Bath
912
Sq Ft
$252
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Ranch Style House
- No HOA
- Family Room
About This Home
Beautifully updated 3-bed, 1-bath home in a prime location! Step into the spacious living room, leading to a fully updated bathroom and three comfortable bedrooms down the hall. The large kitchen, located just off the living room, features custom-built cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and quartz countertops. The waterproofed, unfinished basement offers abundant storage space and incredible potential to expand your living area—including the option to add a 4th bedroom, home office, or recreation room to suit your needs. Additional upgrades include a new roof and windows (2017), an updated electrical panel, newer water heater (2018), a new back deck and rear door (2018), new garbage disposal, new AC and furnace (Feb 2022), new garage door (March 2025), and a spacious 24x24 heated and insulated 2-car garage built in 2017. This home sits on a large fenced lot, perfect for outdoor activities and entertaining.Conveniently located near shopping and dining—this home blends comfort, style, and future potential in an unbeatable location!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,123
Year Built
- Built in 1958
Lot Details
- 0.29 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 90x140
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Property is zoned N3B
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
Interior Spaces
- 912 Sq Ft Home
- Family Room
- Dining Area
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Window Egress
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
Additional Features
- Deck
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 10000990000000
Map
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,028 | $204,800 | $45,800 | $159,000 |
| 2023 | $4,074 | $204,800 | $45,800 | $159,000 |
| 2022 | $4,044 | $172,900 | $40,200 | $132,700 |
| 2021 | $4,046 | $172,900 | $40,200 | $132,700 |
| 2020 | $4,202 | $162,100 | $37,500 | $124,600 |
| 2019 | $3,190 | $162,100 | $37,500 | $124,600 |
| 2018 | $3,240 | $118,700 | $26,300 | $92,400 |
| 2017 | $3,084 | $121,800 | $32,900 | $88,900 |
| 2016 | $3,004 | $114,000 | $29,400 | $84,600 |
| 2015 | $3,004 | $114,000 | $29,400 | $84,600 |
| 2014 | $2,564 | $108,500 | $27,500 | $81,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2025 05/27/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/21/2025 05/21/25 | Price Changed | $230,000 | -2.1% | $252 / Sq Ft |
| 05/02/2025 05/02/25 | For Sale | $235,000 | +39.9% | $258 / Sq Ft |
| 04/18/2018 04/18/18 | Sold | $168,000 | -1.1% | $184 / Sq Ft |
| 04/17/2018 04/17/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/09/2018 03/09/18 | For Sale | $169,900 | +131.2% | $186 / Sq Ft |
| 04/28/2016 04/28/16 | Sold | $73,500 | -8.0% | $81 / Sq Ft |
| 03/30/2016 03/30/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/28/2016 01/28/16 | For Sale | $79,900 | -- | $88 / Sq Ft |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $145,000 | Hubbard Law Firm Pc | |
| Warranty Deed | $168,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $73,500 | None Available | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $65,100 | None Available | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $70,700 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $117,500 | Itc | |
| Warranty Deed | $94,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $9,156 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $164,957 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $58,800 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $106,200 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $93,758 | FHA |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 717207
APN: 100-00990000000
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