Come see this charming 2 bedroom/1 bath home loaded with updates in a prime location of Des Moines! Refinished hardwood floors throughout first floor. Updated kitchen with new cabinets, tiled back splash and granite counters. All new appliances included. Updated bath, new siding and new HVAC. Basement is partially finished. New door to fenced backyard with patio. Detached one-car garage. New roof and gutters with gutter guards. Sewer line replaced in 2022. Great location on the south side of Beaverdale. Walking distance to Franklin Avenue Library, Waveland Park and quick access to I-235. All information obtained from Seller and public records.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
7,620 sq ftLot Size
$300Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Morgan Moen• The American Real Estate Co.
Charming 2 bedroom/1 bath home loaded with updates! Hardwood floors throughout first floor. Updated kitchen with new cabinets, tiled back splash and granite counters (all appliances stay). Updated bath, new siding and new HVAC. Basement is partially finished. New door to fenced backyard with patio. Detached one-car garage. NEW roof and gutters as well as new sewer line to be installed in October! Great location on the south side of Beaverdale! Walking distance to Franklin Avenue Library, Waveland Park and quick access to I-235. All information obtained from Seller and public records.
DMMLS #578754
Apr 26, 2019
Sold
$120,000
$178/sq ft
Apr 9, 2019
Pending
—
Mar 29, 2019
Listed
$119,900
$178/sq ft
+19
DMMLS #563439
Sep 27, 2018
Sold
$107,500
$159/sq ft
Sep 6, 2018
Pending
—
Aug 22, 2018
Price Changed
$114,900
$170/sq ft
Aug 1, 2018
Price Changed
$118,900
$176/sq ft
Jul 28, 2018
Relisted
—
Jun 22, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 15, 2018
Listed
$125,900
$187/sq ft
DMMLS #433530
May 30, 2014
Sold
$56,000
$83/sq ft
Apr 10, 2014
Listed
$65,000
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,996 (+2.0%)
$46,900 + $145,800
$192,700
2024
$2,936 (+16.4%)
$41,300 + $107,900
$149,200
2023
$2,522 (+0.8%)
$41,300 + $107,900
$149,200
2022
$2,502 (+5.1%)
$37,300 + $78,600
$115,900
2021
$2,380 (−3.6%)
$37,300 + $78,600
$115,900
2020
$2,468 (−1.0%)
$37,300 + $78,600
$115,900
2019
$2,492 (+1.1%)
$33,200 + $70,800
$104,000
2018
$2,466 (+11.9%)
$33,200 + $70,800
$104,000
2017
$2,204 (+13.8%)
$29,000 + $63,700
$92,700
2016
$1,936 (+8.5%)
$25,300 + $56,200
$81,500
2013
$1,784
$22,200 + $50,700
$72,900
Tax history for 1812 55th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,996 (+2.0%)
$46,900 + $145,800
$192,700
2024
$2,936 (+16.4%)
$41,300 + $107,900
$149,200
2023
$2,522 (+0.8%)
$41,300 + $107,900
$149,200
2022
$2,502 (+5.1%)
$37,300 + $78,600
$115,900
2021
$2,380 (−3.6%)
$37,300 + $78,600
$115,900
2020
$2,468 (−1.0%)
$37,300 + $78,600
$115,900
2019
$2,492 (+1.1%)
$33,200 + $70,800
$104,000
2018
$2,466 (+11.9%)
$33,200 + $70,800
$104,000
2017
$2,204 (+13.8%)
$29,000 + $63,700
$92,700
2016
$1,936 (+8.5%)
$25,300 + $56,200
$81,500
2013
$1,784
$22,200 + $50,700
$72,900
*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
60 ft.
Lot depth
127 ft.
Lot size
7,620 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
675
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10009695000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
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
Oct 11, 2023 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Nov 22, 2022 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Grading
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.