Sharp 2 Bedroom ranch in popular northwest area of Des Moines. Hardwood floors in living room and dining area and wood laminate in both bedrooms. The home has a newer roof in 2011, newer interior paint, large deck re-stained in 2014, and newer electrical box. Approx 981 sq. ft. up plus approx 400 sq. ft. in lower level. Newer vanity in bath. The home has vinyl siding for low maintenance and an over-sized 2 1/2 detached garage. Ceiling fans in both bedrooms, kitchen and dining area. The home has a lifetime waterproof guarantee for the basement.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
10,175 sq ftLot Size
$234Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mike Capobianco• Iowa Realty Valley West
Attention Bargain Hunters!! $46K below assessed value and move in ready! Very nice large living room. 2 bedroom, 2 car garage, many updates, and all appliances. Fenced backyard and large deck with built-in seating. Nice landscaping and mature trees. NFC financing also available.
Public Records
Oct 11, 2004
Sold
$117,500
$120/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,380 (+2.2%)
$65,400 + $130,600
$196,000
2024
$3,308 (+1.7%)
$58,700 + $119,900
$178,600
2023
$3,252 (+0.8%)
$58,700 + $119,900
$178,600
2022
$3,226 (+6.0%)
$50,100 + $96,800
$146,900
2021
$3,042 (−3.6%)
$50,100 + $96,800
$146,900
2020
$3,154 (+5.6%)
$50,100 + $96,800
$146,900
2019
$2,986 (+1.2%)
$44,200 + $86,300
$130,500
2018
$2,950 (+7.5%)
$44,200 + $86,300
$130,500
2017
$2,744 (+9.3%)
$39,900 + $79,700
$119,600
2016
$2,510 (−5.9%)
$36,100 + $73,900
$110,000
2013
$2,666
$33,400 + $69,800
$103,200
Tax history for 1911 55th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,380 (+2.2%)
$65,400 + $130,600
$196,000
2024
$3,308 (+1.7%)
$58,700 + $119,900
$178,600
2023
$3,252 (+0.8%)
$58,700 + $119,900
$178,600
2022
$3,226 (+6.0%)
$50,100 + $96,800
$146,900
2021
$3,042 (−3.6%)
$50,100 + $96,800
$146,900
2020
$3,154 (+5.6%)
$50,100 + $96,800
$146,900
2019
$2,986 (+1.2%)
$44,200 + $86,300
$130,500
2018
$2,950 (+7.5%)
$44,200 + $86,300
$130,500
2017
$2,744 (+9.3%)
$39,900 + $79,700
$119,600
2016
$2,510 (−5.9%)
$36,100 + $73,900
$110,000
2013
$2,666
$33,400 + $69,800
$103,200
*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
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
55 ft.
Lot depth
185 ft.
Lot size
10,175 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
981
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10001539000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
Other Features: Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.234
Lot Size Acres: 0.234
Lot Size Dimensions: 55 X 185
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: RES
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 400
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,414
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 981
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,175 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10001539000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$218,000 – $264,000
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