Seller's Agent in 2025
Sheila Thomas
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
(515) 707-3378
3 in this area
62 Total Sales
3944 53rd St Des Moines, IA 50310
Merle Hay Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
768
Sq Ft
0.29
Acres
Highlights
- Ranch Style House
- Outdoor Storage
- Dining Area
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Property is Fully Fenced
About This Home
As of September 2025Cute & cozy 2 bedroom, one bath & laundry, all on main floor. New living room flooring, newer remodeled kitchen & bath. Updated electrical panel & new A/C in 2020. Large 24x24 detached garage. The spacious all fenced backyard offers 2 sheds. Sale is subject to "Home of Choice"
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,728
Year Built
- Built in 1948
Lot Details
- 0.29 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 90x140
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Wood Fence
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Block Foundation
- Slab Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 768 Sq Ft Home
- Dining Area
Kitchen
- Stove
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Carpet
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Gravel Driveway
Additional Features
- Outdoor Storage
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 10000885000000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 15, 2025
Closed on
Sep 20, 2025
Sold by
Boddicker Jasmine and Stephas Jasmine
Bought by
Hosier Andrew
Seller's Agent
Sheila Thomas
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Buyer's Agent
Pennie Carroll
Pennie Carroll & Associates
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
3.23%
Views
24
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-27.29%
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Outstanding Balance
$140,000
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$15,972
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 27, 2020
Closed on
Oct 14, 2020
Sold by
Epc Llc
Bought by
Boddicker Jasmine
Seller's Agent
Brad Lowe
Spire Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sheila Thomas
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$124,900
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.13%
Original Mortgage
$123,724
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 3, 2020
Sold by
Davis Ashley
Bought by
Epc Llc
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 2, 2012
Closed on
May 10, 2012
Sold by
Mattson Paula C and Morrell Andrew
Bought by
Davis Ashley
Seller's Agent
Kim and David White
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Jonesie Viggers
LPT Realty, LLC
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$77,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,400
-3%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.33%
Original Mortgage
$75,534
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 9, 2007
Sold by
Westercamp Diane L
Bought by
Mattson Paula C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$14,580
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 8, 2007
Sold by
Westercamp Jerry D
Bought by
Mattson Paula C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$14,580
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 23, 2005
Sold by
Westercamp Diane L and Westercamp Jerry D
Bought by
Westercamp Jerry D
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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 | $160,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $125,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $65,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $77,000 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | $72,500 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $140,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $123,724 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $75,534 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $14,580 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $58,320 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2025 09/26/25 | Sold | $160,000 | +3.2% | $208 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/18/2025 08/18/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/15/2025 08/15/25 | For Sale | $155,000 | +24.1% | $202 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/15/2020 10/15/20 | Sold | $124,900 | 0.0% | $163 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/14/2020 10/14/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/27/2020 08/27/20 | For Sale | $124,900 | +61.2% | $163 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/15/2012 05/15/12 | Sold | $77,500 | -3.0% | $101 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/15/2012 05/15/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/02/2012 03/02/12 | For Sale | $79,900 | -- | $104 / 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 | $2,674 | $154,200 | $52,600 | $101,600 |
| 2024 | $2,674 | $135,900 | $45,800 | $90,100 |
| 2023 | $2,740 | $135,900 | $45,800 | $90,100 |
| 2022 | $2,720 | $116,300 | $40,200 | $76,100 |
| 2021 | $2,346 | $116,300 | $40,200 | $76,100 |
| 2020 | $2,208 | $94,000 | $37,500 | $56,500 |
| 2019 | $1,994 | $94,000 | $37,500 | $56,500 |
| 2018 | $1,968 | $82,700 | $32,900 | $49,800 |
| 2017 | $1,800 | $82,700 | $32,900 | $49,800 |
| 2016 | $1,750 | $75,100 | $29,400 | $45,700 |
| 2015 | $1,750 | $75,100 | $29,400 | $45,700 |
| 2014 | $1,634 | $72,700 | $27,900 | $44,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Sheila Thomas
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Pennie Carroll
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Pennie Carroll
Pennie Carroll & Associates
(515) 490-8025
18 in this area
1,236 Total Sales
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Brad Lowe
Seller's Agent in 2020
Brad Lowe
Spire Real Estate
(515) 373-8331
1 in this area
31 Total Sales
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K
Seller's Agent in 2012
Kim and David White
RE/MAX
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Kim white
K
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012
Kim white
RE/MAX
(515) 221-9578
5 in this area
125 Total Sales
-
J
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Jonesie Viggers
LPT Realty, LLC
Map
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 724399
APN: 100-00885000000
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