This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow in the heart of Des Moines has the right size in all the right places. You are greeted by a large mudroom that transitions into a flex room off the kitchen. The kitchen is welcoming with great counter space, a gas stove, and new appliances. Off the kitchen is the oversized living room. The primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom with a tiled shower! Fully fenced-in yard with an oversized garage. Don't miss out on this opportunity to start the next chapter on the right foot. Call today to schedule an appointment!
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
6,985 sq ftLot Size
$189Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Travis Irvin• Realty ONE Group Impact
Contact: (515) 778-2511
Bought with Julie Wigg• Real Estate Property Solutions, LLC
Est. $1,585 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1822 55th St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
DMMLS #730498
Sep 14, 2026
Sold
$259,900
$189/sq ft
Jul 14, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 20, 2026
Relisted
—
Jan 14, 2026
Pending
—
Nov 14, 2025
Listed
$259,900
$189/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 22, 2024
Sold
$135,000
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,292 (+30.4%)
$43,000 + $177,300
$220,300
2025
$3,292 (−1.7%)
$43,000 + $177,300
$220,300
2024
$3,348 (−10.1%)
$37,900 + $158,400
$196,300
2023
$3,726 (+0.8%)
$37,900 + $158,400
$196,300
2022
$3,696 (+4.9%)
$34,200 + $136,200
$170,400
2021
$3,522 (−3.6%)
$34,200 + $136,200
$170,400
2020
$3,652 (+8.8%)
$34,200 + $136,200
$170,400
2019
$3,358 (+1.3%)
$30,500 + $122,500
$153,000
2018
$3,316 (+12.9%)
$30,500 + $122,500
$153,000
2017
$2,936 (+15.1%)
$26,600 + $110,100
$136,700
2016
$2,550 (−4.4%)
$23,200 + $97,100
$120,300
2013
$2,666
$20,400 + $87,600
$108,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
55 ft.
Lot depth
127 ft.
Lot size
6,985 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1967
Sq. Ft.
1,373
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10009693000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 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.