1920 53rd St is a 1,595 square foot multi-family home on a 9,715 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 30, 2016 for $123,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $218,306.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
9,715 sq ftLot Size
$137Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$218,306
$95K since sold in August 2016$21K since August
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This home's estimate is 10.1% lower than the average sale price ($243K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Sep 24, 2013 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
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.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 860
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Duplex
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RYDERS PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,595
Building Sq. Ft: 2,455
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: N 2 F LT 12 & S 1/2 LT 13 RYDERS PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,715
Legal Lot Number: 12
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.223
Depth Footage: 145
Front Footage: 67
County Use Description: DUPLEX
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,595
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,715 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 1931
County: Polk County
APN: 10011074000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$208,000 – $252,000
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