2016 53rd St is a 1,070 square foot house on a 9,425 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $252,783.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
9,425 sq ftLot Size
$236Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$252,783
$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 11.6% higher than the average sale price ($227K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,320 (+2.2%)
$64,200 + $182,700
$246,900
2024
$4,228 (+2.0%)
$57,700 + $167,700
$225,400
2023
$4,146 (+0.8%)
$57,700 + $167,700
$225,400
2022
$4,112 (+5.9%)
$49,200 + $135,600
$184,800
2021
$3,882 (−3.6%)
$49,200 + $135,600
$184,800
2020
$4,028 (+5.5%)
$49,200 + $135,600
$184,800
2019
$3,818 (+1.2%)
$43,400 + $120,800
$164,200
2018
$3,774 (+7.0%)
$43,400 + $120,800
$164,200
2017
$3,526 (+9.0%)
$39,100 + $111,500
$150,600
2016
$3,234 (+7.1%)
$35,500 + $103,400
$138,900
2013
$3,020
$32,800 + $97,600
$130,400
Tax history for 2016 53rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,320 (+2.2%)
$64,200 + $182,700
$246,900
2024
$4,228 (+2.0%)
$57,700 + $167,700
$225,400
2023
$4,146 (+0.8%)
$57,700 + $167,700
$225,400
2022
$4,112 (+5.9%)
$49,200 + $135,600
$184,800
2021
$3,882 (−3.6%)
$49,200 + $135,600
$184,800
2020
$4,028 (+5.5%)
$49,200 + $135,600
$184,800
2019
$3,818 (+1.2%)
$43,400 + $120,800
$164,200
2018
$3,774 (+7.0%)
$43,400 + $120,800
$164,200
2017
$3,526 (+9.0%)
$39,100 + $111,500
$150,600
2016
$3,234 (+7.1%)
$35,500 + $103,400
$138,900
2013
$3,020
$32,800 + $97,600
$130,400
*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 19, 2019 • Final
Tidemark import - mec
HVAC
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: 1,070
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RYDERS PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,070
Building Sq. Ft: 2,020
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: S 65 F LOT 15 RYDERS PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 280
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,425
Legal Lot Number: 15
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.216
Depth Footage: 145
Front Footage: 65
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,070
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,425 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10011079000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
1/10
Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
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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
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$241,000 – $292,000
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