Immaculate starter home with over 1235 square feet of finished living space. Two bedrooms and one bathroom home has been renovated with new paint, lighting, floors, carpet and ceiling fans. Includes central A/C, washer and dryer, updated appliances and new dishwasher. Partially finished basement includes dry bar and is a great space for entertaining. Features two cedar decks with rear leading to fenced yard. Hot tub negotiable. Quiet area. AHS Home Warranty included! Home in NFC approved area with $10,000 grant available for qualified borrowers.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
6,682 sq ftLot Size
$236Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by • Century 21 Signature
Bought with Nancy Paullin• Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Source:DMMLS #338234
Redfin Estimate
$196,660
$62K since sold in June 2020$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 5.7% higher than the average sale price ($186K) of 6 comparable homes.
Immaculate starter home with over 1235 square feet of finished living space. Two bedrooms and one bathroom home has been renovated with new paint, lighting, floors, carpet and ceiling fans. Includes central A/C, washer and dryer, updated appliances and new dishwasher. Partially finished basement includes dry bar and is a great space for entertaining. Features two cedar decks with rear leading to fenced yard. Hot tub negotiable. Quiet area. AHS Home Warranty included! Home in NFC approved area with $10,000 grant available for qualified borrowers.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,882 (+2.2%)
$41,200 + $130,300
$171,500
2024
$2,820 (−4.2%)
$36,300 + $117,500
$153,800
2023
$2,944 (+0.8%)
$36,300 + $117,500
$153,800
2022
$2,920 (+4.9%)
$32,700 + $101,100
$133,800
2021
$2,784 (−0.6%)
$32,700 + $101,100
$133,800
2020
$2,800 (+11.0%)
$32,700 + $101,100
$133,800
2019
$2,522 (+1.4%)
$29,100 + $91,100
$120,200
2018
$2,488 (+12.3%)
$29,100 + $91,100
$120,200
2017
$2,216 (+12.1%)
$25,500 + $80,100
$105,600
2016
$1,976 (−4.5%)
$22,200 + $71,500
$93,700
2013
$2,070
$20,100 + $66,300
$86,400
Tax history for 1717 57th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,882 (+2.2%)
$41,200 + $130,300
$171,500
2024
$2,820 (−4.2%)
$36,300 + $117,500
$153,800
2023
$2,944 (+0.8%)
$36,300 + $117,500
$153,800
2022
$2,920 (+4.9%)
$32,700 + $101,100
$133,800
2021
$2,784 (−0.6%)
$32,700 + $101,100
$133,800
2020
$2,800 (+11.0%)
$32,700 + $101,100
$133,800
2019
$2,522 (+1.4%)
$29,100 + $91,100
$120,200
2018
$2,488 (+12.3%)
$29,100 + $91,100
$120,200
2017
$2,216 (+12.1%)
$25,500 + $80,100
$105,600
2016
$1,976 (−4.5%)
$22,200 + $71,500
$93,700
2013
$2,070
$20,100 + $66,300
$86,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
N3B
Neighborhood District
N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Oct 10, 2024 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 835
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MESA PARK 2
Living Sq. Ft: 835
Building Sq. Ft: 1,270
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: -EX N 5 F- LT 84 MESA PARK PLAT 2
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 240
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,682
Legal Lot Number: 84
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.153
Depth Footage: 124
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 835
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,682 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10009773000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Windsor Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$187,000 – $227,000
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