This charming family home on a quiet street in a great neighborhood is the perfect home for that buyer looking for character. The open floor plan offers a large family room, dining room and back living room. Updated through-out with refinished original hardwood floors, new trim, new windows and solid core doors. Both bathrooms have new tile and plumbing fixtures. The kitchen has new tiled backsplash, countertops, appliances and tile floor. Two nice bedrooms on the main level offer good closet space and the master suite upstairs provides space and privacy with the master bath. Back family room has new sliders to patio and backyard retreat. Large 2 car garage offers plenty of storage. Great and convenient Des Moines location just minutes from everything.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
7,535 sq ftLot Size
$187Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by B.J. Knapp• Iowa Realty Valley West
Bought with John Stark• Iowa Realty Jordan Grove
Source:DMMLS #384577
Redfin Estimate
$288,568
$33K since sold in March 2022$5,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 16.2% higher than the average sale price ($248K) of 6 comparable homes.
This charming family home on a quiet street in a great neighborhood is the perfect home for that buyer looking for character. The open floor plan offers a large family room, dining room and back living room. Updated through-out with refinished original hardwood floors, new trim, new windows and solid core doors. Both bathrooms have new tile and plumbing fixtures. The kitchen has new tiled backsplash, countertops, appliances and tile floor. Two nice bedrooms on the main level offer good closet space and the master suite upstairs provides space and privacy with the master bath. Back family room has new sliders to patio and backyard retreat. Large 2 car garage offers plenty of storage. Great and convenient Des Moines location just minutes from everything.
Public Records
Sep 15, 2004
Sold
$127,500
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,570 (+8.7%)
$46,400 + $239,500
$285,900
2025
$5,126 (+2.1%)
$46,400 + $239,500
$285,900
2024
$5,022 (+7.6%)
$40,900 + $214,400
$255,300
2023
$4,668 (+0.7%)
$40,900 + $214,400
$255,300
2022
$4,634 (+4.7%)
$36,900 + $161,200
$198,100
2021
$4,424 (−3.7%)
$36,900 + $161,200
$198,100
2020
$4,596 (+9.0%)
$36,900 + $161,200
$198,100
2019
$4,216 (+1.0%)
$32,800 + $144,500
$177,300
2018
$4,174 (+10.4%)
$32,800 + $144,500
$177,300
2017
$3,782 (+9.1%)
$28,700 + $128,200
$156,900
2016
$3,468 (−3.6%)
$25,000 + $114,800
$139,800
2013
$3,598
$23,000 + $107,500
$130,500
Tax history for 1801 57th Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,570 (+8.7%)
$46,400 + $239,500
$285,900
2025
$5,126 (+2.1%)
$46,400 + $239,500
$285,900
2024
$5,022 (+7.6%)
$40,900 + $214,400
$255,300
2023
$4,668 (+0.7%)
$40,900 + $214,400
$255,300
2022
$4,634 (+4.7%)
$36,900 + $161,200
$198,100
2021
$4,424 (−3.7%)
$36,900 + $161,200
$198,100
2020
$4,596 (+9.0%)
$36,900 + $161,200
$198,100
2019
$4,216 (+1.0%)
$32,800 + $144,500
$177,300
2018
$4,174 (+10.4%)
$32,800 + $144,500
$177,300
2017
$3,782 (+9.1%)
$28,700 + $128,200
$156,900
2016
$3,468 (−3.6%)
$25,000 + $114,800
$139,800
2013
$3,598
$23,000 + $107,500
$130,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,225
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MESA PARK 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,541
Building Sq. Ft: 2,366
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT 141 MESA PARK PLAT 2
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 560
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,535
Legal Lot Number: 141
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.173
Depth Footage: 137
Front Footage: 55
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,541
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,535 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10009830000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Windsor Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Lifestyle
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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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Des Moines, IA • 50310
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$275,000 – $332,000
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