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Sold for $175,000 on 08/21/25
$175,000
3605 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
816sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
6,708.24 Square Feet Lot
$175,100 Zestimate®
$214/sqft
$1,287 Estimated rent
Home value
$175,100
$166,000 - $184,000
$1,287/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 25, 2025 at 05:59am
Listed by:
Alen Agic (515)669-9582,
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Bought with:
Anna Douglas
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Heather Wright
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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 722375
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Interior area
- Total structure area: 816
- Total interior livable area: 816 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 6,708 sqft
- Dimensions: 48 x 140
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 10006961000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2025 | Sold | $175,000$214/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #722375 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2025 | Pending sale | $175,000$214/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #722375 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000$214/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #722375 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,890 -3.2% | $146,900 |
| 2023 | $2,984 +0.7% | $146,900 +16% |
| 2022 | $2,962 +1.6% | $126,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Moore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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