Two bedrooms plus two bonus rooms, perfect for a home office, workout room, or additional living space. Conveniently located with easy access to the entire Des Moines metro, including Merle Hay Mall, shopping, schools, and entertainment. Features include a two-car detached garage, back patio, aluminum siding, and a fenced backyard. Washer and dryer on the main level for added convenience. Updated paint, a newer roof, and an affordable price make this home truly move-in ready and easy to love.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (2/18)
$195,000
3613 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
1,068sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,013.16 Square Feet Lot
$190,100 Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two-car detached garageAluminum sidingUpdated paintTwo bedroomsFenced backyardNewer roofBack patio
- 25 days |
- 1,592 |
- 57 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 18, 2026 at 11:11am
Listed by:
Seth Walker (515)577-3728,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 733812
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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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
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,068
- Total interior livable area: 1,068 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,013.16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 140
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10006963000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block, Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $183/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $157,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,161
- Date on market: 2/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$190,100
$181,000 - $200,000
$1,446/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/18/2026 | Price change | $195,000-2.5%$183/sqft |
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| 2/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $200,000+66.7%$187/sqft |
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| 10/12/2018 | Sold | $120,000+0.1%$112/sqft |
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| 8/31/2018 | Listed for sale | $119,900+52.7%$112/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #568442 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2015 | Sold | $78,500-1.8%$74/sqft |
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| 4/1/2015 | Price change | $79,900-4.9%$75/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #449976 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2015 | Price change | $84,000-6.6%$79/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #449976 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2015 | Listed for sale | $89,900+124.8%$84/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #449976 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2015 | Sold | $40,000$37/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,892 -1.9% | $157,500 |
| 2023 | $2,948 +0.8% | $157,500 +17.5% |
| 2022 | $2,924 +1.6% | $134,000 |
| 2021 | $2,878 -3.6% | $134,000 +8.2% |
| 2020 | $2,984 +32% | $123,900 |
| 2019 | $2,260 +1.3% | $123,900 +33.8% |
| 2018 | $2,232 | $92,600 |
| 2017 | $2,232 +9.2% | $92,600 +7.3% |
| 2016 | $2,044 | $86,300 |
| 2015 | $2,044 +19.1% | $86,300 +13.7% |
| 2014 | $1,716 | $75,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $75,900 -23% |
| 2012 | -- | $98,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $98,600 -9.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $108,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $108,600 +5.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $103,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $103,200 +8.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $95,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $95,400 +9.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $87,440 +4.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $83,530 |
| 2001 | -- | $83,530 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,251/mo
Principal & interest
$1006
Property taxes
$245
Climate risks
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: 0.6 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.






