2223 55th St is a 945 square foot house on a 10,120 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 04, 2005 for $124,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $231,143.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
10,120 sq ftLot Size
$245Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$231,143
$107K since sold in April 2005$6,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 9.8% higher than the average sale price ($211K) 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
Jul 28, 2020 • Final
Tidemark import - plm
Plumbing
Dec 26, 2019 • Final
Tidemark import - plm
Plumbing
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: 945
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BILLIES PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 945
Building Sq. Ft: 2,130
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: W 85 FT LOTS 1 & 2 BILLIES PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 240
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,120
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.232
Depth Footage: 105
Front Footage: 120
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 945
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,120 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10001521000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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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
$220,000 – $266,000
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