956 55th St West Des Moines, IA 50266
Estimated payment $3,043/month
Total Views
14,087
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,594
Sq Ft
$292
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- 0.47 Acre Lot
- Deck
- Ranch Style House
- Westridge Elementary School Rated A-
- Recreation Room
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
This beautiful ranch home sits on a wooded lot with a wrap-around deck to enjoy your beautiful
view. This home has been well cared for and has had so many updates. The main level has an
open floor plan with a wood burning fireplace, a spacious kitchen that opens to the dining and
living space. There is a nice mudroom area as you come in from the garage. The kitchen has a
charming pantry with glass french doors. New appliances and corian countertops that offer so
much space allowing you to enjoy cooking together. Sure to be your favorite place to relax with
a good book or wonderful puzzle, is the four season sunroom surrounded by windows.
The main level has two bedrooms both having ensuite bathrooms and a den/office. The primary
bedroom has a great wrap around bathroom and walk in closet.
The lower level has a great room, a wet bar, two additional bedrooms with egress windows and
a 3/4 bath. There are so many storage rooms throughout the lower level. The storage under the
staircase has been used as an additional bedroom closet. Very spacious.
The roof, gutters and downspouts are new. Back decking, front porch decking, new appliances
and washer/dryer. New wood floors on upper level as well as new flooring in lower level. Radon
Mitigation system in place.
See attached list of home improvements. It’s literally more ready with no needed repairs.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,694
Year Built
- Built in 1979
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Arts and Crafts Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,594 Sq Ft Home
- Wet Bar
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Shades
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Dining Area
- Den
- Recreation Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Finished Basement
- Basement Window Egress
Kitchen
- Stove
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
Additional Features
- 0.47 Acre Lot
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 32000522002000
Map
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Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $5,294 | $344,500 | $87,000 | $257,500 |
| 2023 | $5,410 | $344,500 | $87,000 | $257,500 |
| 2022 | $5,346 | $289,100 | $75,900 | $213,200 |
| 2021 | $5,136 | $289,100 | $75,900 | $213,200 |
| 2020 | $5,054 | $264,700 | $69,300 | $195,400 |
| 2019 | $4,842 | $264,700 | $69,300 | $195,400 |
| 2018 | $4,850 | $244,900 | $63,000 | $181,900 |
| 2017 | $4,646 | $244,900 | $63,000 | $181,900 |
| 2016 | $4,540 | $228,300 | $57,700 | $170,600 |
| 2015 | $4,540 | $228,300 | $57,700 | $170,600 |
| 2014 | $4,158 | $213,900 | $53,300 | $160,600 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2025 05/22/25 | For Sale | $465,000 | 0.0% | $292 / Sq Ft |
| 05/13/2025 05/13/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/02/2025 05/02/25 | For Sale | $465,000 | +72.2% | $292 / Sq Ft |
| 06/09/2014 06/09/14 | Sold | $270,000 | 0.0% | $169 / Sq Ft |
| 05/10/2014 05/10/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/06/2014 05/06/14 | For Sale | $270,000 | -- | $169 / Sq Ft |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $270,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $149,500 | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $216,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $130,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $155,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $180,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 717240
APN: 320-00522002000
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