Don't miss this darling 2 bedroom home complete with many updates. Enjoy the hardwood floors, neutral décor and an eat-in kitchen with tile floor and newer appliances. Stretch out in the 2 nice-sized bedrooms and you'll love the view thru the wrap windows in the sunny living room. The waterproofed lower level is ready for finish. Upgrades include: New roof and new AC plus newer 2 1/2 car garage, driveway, furnace, windows, siding, interior paint, fence and landscaping. Great home/great price!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
7,540 sq ftLot Size
$289Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Marilyn Laughlin• Iowa Realty Jordan Creek
Bought with Brenda Klenk• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Source:DMMLS #502263
Redfin Estimate
$210,363
$50K since sold in June 2021$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 5.6% higher than the average sale price ($199K) of 6 comparable homes.
Don't miss this darling 2 bedroom home complete with many updates. Enjoy the hardwood floors, neutral décor and an eat-in kitchen with tile floor and newer appliances. Stretch out in the 2 nice-sized bedrooms and you'll love the view thru the wrap windows in the sunny living room. The waterproofed lower level is ready for finish. Upgrades include: New roof and new AC plus newer 2 1/2 car garage, driveway, furnace, windows, siding, interior paint, fence and landscaping. Great home/great price!
DMMLS #387184
Aug 29, 2011
Sold
$104,000
$143/sq ft
Jul 11, 2011
Listed
$105,000
$144/sq ft
+7
Completely updated ranch home! This beauty is ready for you to move in today! You will love the brand new kitchen with plenty of custom cabinets and counter space, the remodeled bathroom and the gorgeous hardwood floors. There is a brand new 2 car garage and new driveway. The yard is perfectly manicured with landscaping. Entertain your family and friends with the new patio area in the pretty backyard. Additional updates include new siding, new windows and electrical. All of the kitchen appliances and the washer/dryer stay with the home. Don't miss this one!!
Public Records
Mar 21, 2006
Sold
$85,000
$117/sq ft
DMMLS #276460
Feb 16, 2006
Listed
$85,000
$117/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,696 (+2.0%)
$58,400 + $143,200
$201,600
2024
$3,622 (+2.6%)
$52,500 + $131,600
$184,100
2023
$3,530 (+0.7%)
$52,500 + $131,600
$184,100
2022
$3,504 (+5.5%)
$44,800 + $105,000
$149,800
2021
$3,322 (−3.7%)
$44,800 + $105,000
$149,800
2020
$3,450 (+5.1%)
$44,800 + $105,000
$149,800
2019
$3,282 (+13.9%)
$39,500 + $93,600
$133,100
2018
$2,882 (+7.9%)
$39,500 + $93,600
$133,100
2017
$2,672 (+7.9%)
$35,600 + $72,700
$108,300
2016
$2,476 (+6.5%)
$32,300 + $66,500
$98,800
2013
$2,324
$30,200 + $76,800
$107,000
Tax history for 2025 53rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,696 (+2.0%)
$58,400 + $143,200
$201,600
2024
$3,622 (+2.6%)
$52,500 + $131,600
$184,100
2023
$3,530 (+0.7%)
$52,500 + $131,600
$184,100
2022
$3,504 (+5.5%)
$44,800 + $105,000
$149,800
2021
$3,322 (−3.7%)
$44,800 + $105,000
$149,800
2020
$3,450 (+5.1%)
$44,800 + $105,000
$149,800
2019
$3,282 (+13.9%)
$39,500 + $93,600
$133,100
2018
$2,882 (+7.9%)
$39,500 + $93,600
$133,100
2017
$2,672 (+7.9%)
$35,600 + $72,700
$108,300
2016
$2,476 (+6.5%)
$32,300 + $66,500
$98,800
2013
$2,324
$30,200 + $76,800
$107,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 720
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RYDERS PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 728
Building Sq. Ft: 1,448
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: S 26 F LT 5 & N 26 F LT 6 RYDERS PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 816
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,540
Legal Lot Number: 5
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.173
Depth Footage: 145
Front Footage: 52
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 728
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,540 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10011058000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$200,000 – $242,000
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