This 1.5 story home is a must see. Enter the front door to a really large LR w/ hrdwd flooring that flow through most of the main level. From the LR you enter the large eat-in kitchen. Kitchen has been updated & is larger than most that you will find. 2 nice sized berms & an updated full bath complete the main level. The 2nd level features one huge room w/ a ton of built-in storage. The LL features a large finished LR & a nice 3/4 bath. Attached garage leads to large, fenced back yard that has a large deck & storage unit. May updates in the past 6 or so years to include Roof, a/c, water heater, many windows, Radon mitigation etc. .. Come take a look.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
9,425 sq ftLot Size
$197Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kelly Schall• Realty ONE Group Impact
Listed by Robert Langloss• Realty ONE Group Impact
This 1.5 story sits in a quiet neighborhood and on a nice size lot with large fenced in back yard. Large bedroom upstairs comes with excellent storage and plenty of space for a Master suite! Main level has HW floors, updated Full bathroom, 2 bedrooms and nice sized Family room. Eat-in Kitchen is accented with dark stained cabinets and newer countertops. Partial finish in the basement includes ¾ Bathroom and additional family room. Recent updates include Roof (2-3 yrs), A/C (2016). Water Heater (2016). Perfect fit for a First-time homebuyer(s) looking to live in the heart of Des Moines and won’t last long! Call Curtis or Cary for a private tour.
DMMLS #417227
Jul 1, 2013
Sold
$142,000
$114/sq ft
May 6, 2013
Listed
$142,000
$114/sq ft
+6
Cute first time home located on a quiet tree-lined street. This home has been lovingly cared for and has many updates and improvements. The main floor has gorgeous hardwood floors throughout. The center hall main bathroom has been updated and there is also a new huge tiled 3/4 bathroom in the finished LL. The generous sized eat-in kitchen has attractive walnut stained cabinetry and newer counters. A nicely finished LL family room has a quaint built-in bookcase and newer carpeting. A huge bedroom is upstairs with charming alcoves and extra storage areas. The large level yard is partially fenced and has a new deck and newer deck type entry. You must see this one!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,738 (+2.2%)
$64,200 + $151,300
$215,500
2024
$3,658 (−9.4%)
$57,700 + $138,700
$196,400
2023
$4,036 (+0.8%)
$57,700 + $138,700
$196,400
2022
$4,002 (+6.0%)
$49,200 + $130,900
$180,100
2021
$3,776 (−3.6%)
$49,200 + $130,900
$180,100
2020
$3,918 (+5.8%)
$49,200 + $130,900
$180,100
2019
$3,702 (+3.6%)
$43,400 + $116,500
$159,900
2018
$3,572 (+7.5%)
$43,400 + $116,500
$159,900
2017
$3,324 (+8.1%)
$39,100 + $107,200
$146,300
2016
$3,076 (+4.3%)
$35,500 + $99,200
$134,700
2013
$2,950
$33,200 + $94,600
$127,800
Tax history for 2123 53rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,738 (+2.2%)
$64,200 + $151,300
$215,500
2024
$3,658 (−9.4%)
$57,700 + $138,700
$196,400
2023
$4,036 (+0.8%)
$57,700 + $138,700
$196,400
2022
$4,002 (+6.0%)
$49,200 + $130,900
$180,100
2021
$3,776 (−3.6%)
$49,200 + $130,900
$180,100
2020
$3,918 (+5.8%)
$49,200 + $130,900
$180,100
2019
$3,702 (+3.6%)
$43,400 + $116,500
$159,900
2018
$3,572 (+7.5%)
$43,400 + $116,500
$159,900
2017
$3,324 (+8.1%)
$39,100 + $107,200
$146,300
2016
$3,076 (+4.3%)
$35,500 + $99,200
$134,700
2013
$2,950
$33,200 + $94,600
$127,800
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
65 ft.
Lot depth
145 ft.
Lot size
9,425 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,242
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10011053000000
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
Oct 7, 2011 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Addition
Remodel
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.