Sold for $187,000 on 01/19/23
$187,000
1546 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
792sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
7,535.88 Square Feet Lot
$199,800 Zestimate®
$236/sqft
$1,303 Estimated rent
Home value
$199,800
$190,000 - $210,000
$1,303/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Come check out this recently updated ranch style home! Real wood floors throughout, freshly painted, updated bathroom and a new roof in 2022. Partially finished basement, newly installed shower and egress window. Basement has potential to add half bath and another bedroom. This home sits on a corner lot with an oversized 3 car detached garage. Call today for more information!
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 20, 2023 at 10:49am
Listed by:
Karoline Benskin 515-710-9081,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Andy Wallace
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 664810
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Window Treatments
- Basement: Egress Windows,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 792
- Total interior livable area: 792 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Lot
- Size: 7,535 sqft
- Dimensions: 57 x 132
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10012151000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/19/2023 | Sold | $187,000-1.5%$236/sqft |
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| 12/19/2022 | Pending sale | $189,900$240/sqft |
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| 12/9/2022 | Price change | $189,900-11.6%$240/sqft |
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| 10/30/2022 | Listed for sale | $214,900+168.6%$271/sqft |
Source: Owner | ||
| 1/31/2014 | Sold | $80,000+55.3%$101/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,310 -3.4% | $168,300 |
| 2023 | $3,426 +0.8% | $168,300 +15.7% |
| 2022 | $3,400 +4.7% | $145,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 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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