What a great location for this neat ranch home on Des Moines' northwest side. The home on a deep lot backs up to Glendale Cemetery, and offers beautiful mature trees to the southeast. It is next to the Waveland Bike Trail and is just a short walk to the Franklin Avenue Library. Waveland Golf Course is just a few blocks away, as is access to I-235. Inside the home you'll enjoy the oak floors, a tidy kitchen and partially updated bath. Dishwasher was new in 2013. New sewer line in 2013. The lower level is partially finished and offers room for some quiet time or to watch the big game. Clothes dryer was new in 2014. The fenced back yard is a great place for the kids or dog. And unlike many homes this size this one has a two-car garage. This one won't last long. Please make a call to see it today.
This darling ranch style home has great updates and is move-in ready! Lots of character with arched doorways and gleaming hardwood floors. Cute eat-in kitchen with tile floors and all appliances included. 2 bedrooms, plus updated bath with pedestal sink. Rec room, laundry, utility area and storage in the basement. Awesome oversized 2 car detached garage and fully fenced yard. No neighbors to the south or east give tons of privacy! Great walking trail right beside the home—walking distance to the Franklin Library, and with quick access to the freeway and major roads it's easy to get anywhere in the metro from this location!
DMMLS #412986
Jul 29, 2013
Listing Removed
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Feb 21, 2013
Listed
$106,000
$154/sq ft
DMMLS #347546
Aug 28, 2009
Sold
$107,500
$156/sq ft
May 26, 2009
Listed
$109,900
$159/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 5, 2005
Sold
$102,000
$148/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,956 (+2.2%)
$51,900 + $124,600
$176,500
2024
$2,892 (−4.8%)
$45,700 + $111,800
$157,500
2023
$3,038 (+0.8%)
$45,700 + $111,800
$157,500
2022
$3,014 (+5.3%)
$41,200 + $96,600
$137,800
2021
$2,862 (−3.6%)
$41,200 + $96,600
$137,800
2020
$2,968 (+8.4%)
$41,200 + $96,600
$137,800
2019
$2,738 (+1.3%)
$36,700 + $86,600
$123,300
2018
$2,704 (+12.4%)
$36,700 + $86,600
$123,300
2017
$2,406 (+13.6%)
$32,100 + $78,300
$110,400
2016
$2,118 (−13.2%)
$28,000 + $69,500
$97,500
2013
$2,440
$23,700 + $64,700
$88,400
Tax history for 1807 55th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,956 (+2.2%)
$51,900 + $124,600
$176,500
2024
$2,892 (−4.8%)
$45,700 + $111,800
$157,500
2023
$3,038 (+0.8%)
$45,700 + $111,800
$157,500
2022
$3,014 (+5.3%)
$41,200 + $96,600
$137,800
2021
$2,862 (−3.6%)
$41,200 + $96,600
$137,800
2020
$2,968 (+8.4%)
$41,200 + $96,600
$137,800
2019
$2,738 (+1.3%)
$36,700 + $86,600
$123,300
2018
$2,704 (+12.4%)
$36,700 + $86,600
$123,300
2017
$2,406 (+13.6%)
$32,100 + $78,300
$110,400
2016
$2,118 (−13.2%)
$28,000 + $69,500
$97,500
2013
$2,440
$23,700 + $64,700
$88,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
59 ft.
Lot depth
188 ft.
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
690
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10009684000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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
Nov 13, 2023 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Gas
Plumbing
Oct 20, 2023 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
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.