Experience charm and potential in this 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch-style home located in the heart of Des Moines. This 1,264 sq. ft. residence, built in 1948, features a partially finished basement and a spacious 8,407 sq. ft. lot with a fully fenced yard. Recently updated with gas forced air and central cooling, this home is ready for your personal touch. Conveniently located near Merle Hay Road and Aurora Avenue. Property is being sold 'AS IS'."
For sale
Price cut: $3.5K (3/1)
$196,500
4121 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,264sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
8,407 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$155/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Partially finished basementFully fenced yardCentral cooling
- 21 days |
- 1,984 |
- 59 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 02, 2026 at 07:13am
Listed by:
Lilian Wanjiru (515)494-6008,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 733489
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: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,264
- Total interior livable area: 1,264 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 8,407 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10000693000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
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: $155/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $170,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,637
- Date on market: 1/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 30 days
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2026 | Price change | $196,500-1.8%$155/sqft |
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| 2/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $200,000$158/sqft |
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| 2/6/2026 | Pending sale | $200,000$158/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $200,000+4.2%$158/sqft |
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| 6/2/2022 | Sold | $192,000-1.4%$152/sqft |
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| 5/4/2022 | Pending sale | $194,650$154/sqft |
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| 4/25/2022 | Price change | $194,650-0.1%$154/sqft |
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| 4/18/2022 | Price change | $194,900-2.5%$154/sqft |
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| 4/8/2022 | Listed for sale | $199,900+214.8%$158/sqft |
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| 4/8/2009 | Sold | $63,500-2.9%$50/sqft |
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| 3/1/2009 | Listed for sale | $65,405-38%$52/sqft |
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| 9/6/2002 | Sold | $105,500+44.5%$83/sqft |
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| 4/16/1998 | Sold | $73,000$58/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,138 -8.4% | $170,000 |
| 2023 | $3,426 +0.8% | $170,000 +16.9% |
| 2022 | $3,400 +0.1% | $145,400 |
| 2021 | $3,398 -3.7% | $145,400 +6.8% |
| 2020 | $3,530 +8.8% | $136,200 |
| 2019 | $3,244 +1.1% | $136,200 +12.8% |
| 2018 | $3,210 | $120,700 |
| 2017 | $3,210 +10.3% | $120,700 +9.3% |
| 2016 | $2,910 | $110,400 |
| 2015 | $2,910 +14% | $110,400 +10.7% |
| 2014 | $2,552 | $99,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $99,700 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $100,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $100,200 -11.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $113,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $113,600 -3.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $117,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $117,500 +26.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $93,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $93,100 +3% |
| 2003 | -- | $90,350 +22.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $73,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $73,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,260/mo
Principal & interest
$1013
Property taxes
$247
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Moore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 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.
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