Move-in-ready home with easy interstate access and close to shopping, dining, and golf. Features a
spacious living room, generously sized bedrooms, and a large kitchen for a home of this size. Enjoy
outdoor living on the deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Recent updates include a new roof,
updated concrete countertops. Schedule your tour today!
For sale
$235,000
1226 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
3beds
972sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
6,621.12 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generously sized bedroomsLarge kitchen
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 17, 2025 at 11:12am
Listed by:
Brauckman, Latrice (515)509-3062,
Realty ONE Group Impact,
Nora Crosthwaite 515-783-9815,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 731774
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 972
- Total interior livable area: 972 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 6,621.12 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 10012200000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $242/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $158,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,797
- Date on market: 12/17/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $235,000+65.5%$242/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #731774 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2017 | Sold | $142,000$146/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #531787 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2017 | Listed for sale | $142,000+48.7%$146/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #531787 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2007 | Sold | $95,500$98/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #284888 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,124 -4.7% | $158,800 |
| 2023 | $3,278 +0.7% | $158,800 +14.2% |
| 2022 | $3,254 +6% | $139,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,308/mo
Principal & interest
$911
Property taxes
$315
Home insurance
$82
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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