Wake up & enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning in the bright entry that doubles as a sun-porch or dining area. Love to cook? You'll enjoy the large kitchen with new flooring. The two nice sized bedrooms can accommodate all shapes and sizes. The spacious open concept living/dining room makes it so you don't have to miss your show while you eat. Do you love gardening? You can have a garden the size of Eden in this 2/3 acre paradise. Have a dog? You'll never see your dog's picture on a flyer reading LOST DOG - this yard is fully fenced in! Enjoy grilling out? The huge deck makes it easy. The possibilities are endless with this yard! The beautiful variety of trees are easy on the eyes. Have a fear of basement water ruining your things? Well kiss that fear goodbye, this house doesn't have one! Instead, keep everything safe & dry in the HUGE unfinished attic! Expanding your family soon? Finish the attic or add on to the back and make this your forever home. New roof in 2010. Come see today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.67 acresLot Size
$188Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Chris Chiaramonte• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Bought with Elizabeth Cabral• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source:DMMLS #452949
Redfin Estimate
$235,182
$95K since sold in August 2016$4,000 since August
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Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 14.2% higher than the average sale price ($206K) of 6 comparable homes.
Wake up & enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning in the bright entry that doubles as a sun-porch or dining area. Love to cook? You'll enjoy the large kitchen with new flooring. The two nice sized bedrooms can accommodate all shapes and sizes. The spacious open concept living/dining room makes it so you don't have to miss your show while you eat. Do you love gardening? You can have a garden the size of Eden in this 2/3 acre paradise. Have a dog? You'll never see your dog's picture on a flyer reading LOST DOG - this yard is fully fenced in! Enjoy grilling out? The huge deck makes it easy. The possibilities are endless with this yard! The beautiful variety of trees are easy on the eyes. Have a fear of basement water ruining your things? Well kiss that fear goodbye, this house doesn't have one! Instead, keep everything safe & dry in the HUGE unfinished attic! Expanding your family soon? Finish the attic or add on to the back and make this your forever home. New roof in 2010. Come see today!
Public Records
Jul 16, 2007
Sold
$120,000
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,950 (+2.2%)
$75,300 + $151,200
$226,500
2024
$3,866 (−2.9%)
$68,000 + $139,000
$207,000
2023
$3,982 (+0.9%)
$68,000 + $139,000
$207,000
2022
$3,948 (+2.8%)
$59,200 + $118,600
$177,800
2021
$3,840 (−3.6%)
$59,200 + $118,600
$177,800
2020
$3,984 (+7.9%)
$59,200 + $118,600
$177,800
2019
$3,692 (+1.2%)
$53,900 + $108,600
$162,500
2018
$3,650 (+2.5%)
$53,900 + $108,600
$162,500
2017
$3,562 (+1.3%)
$47,600 + $98,300
$145,900
2016
$3,518 (+3.2%)
$42,400 + $89,300
$131,700
2013
$3,408
$41,900 + $90,500
$132,400
Tax history for 2401 57th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,950 (+2.2%)
$75,300 + $151,200
$226,500
2024
$3,866 (−2.9%)
$68,000 + $139,000
$207,000
2023
$3,982 (+0.9%)
$68,000 + $139,000
$207,000
2022
$3,948 (+2.8%)
$59,200 + $118,600
$177,800
2021
$3,840 (−3.6%)
$59,200 + $118,600
$177,800
2020
$3,984 (+7.9%)
$59,200 + $118,600
$177,800
2019
$3,692 (+1.2%)
$53,900 + $108,600
$162,500
2018
$3,650 (+2.5%)
$53,900 + $108,600
$162,500
2017
$3,562 (+1.3%)
$47,600 + $98,300
$145,900
2016
$3,518 (+3.2%)
$42,400 + $89,300
$131,700
2013
$3,408
$41,900 + $90,500
$132,400
*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
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: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HEIFNER PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,254
Building Sq. Ft: 2,026
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 11 & S 10 FT LOT 12 HEIFNER PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 276
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 28,985
Legal Lot Number: 11
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.665
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,254
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.67 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10006052000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
3/10
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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
$224,000 – $271,000
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