HUGE YARD! 2 bedroom, 1 bath - great starter home or potential investment - lots of sweat equity available. Look fast as it won't last long in this convenient location.
This sweet bungalow is situated on almost 1/3 acre and walking distance to parks and shopping. The home features arched doorways and hardwood floors. You're sure to enjoy the newer kitchen appliances. A newer hot water heater plus new AC and Furnace installed this year will give you peace of mind. Unfinished basement for added potential. You'll definitely want to see this one!
DMMLS #455334
Jun 22, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 26, 2015
Listed
$85,000
$126/sq ft
DMMLS #451608
May 26, 2015
Listing Removed
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Apr 2, 2015
Listed
$89,900
$134/sq ft
DMMLS #449957
Apr 2, 2015
Listing Removed
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Mar 6, 2015
Listed
$89,900
$134/sq ft
DMMLS #346174
Aug 12, 2009
Sold
$74,500
$111/sq ft
May 5, 2009
Listed
$80,000
$119/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,290 (+2.0%)
$56,100 + $96,400
$152,500
2024
$2,244 (−3.9%)
$48,900 + $65,200
$114,100
2023
$2,336 (+0.8%)
$48,900 + $65,200
$114,100
2022
$2,318 (−1.9%)
$42,500 + $56,600
$99,100
2021
$2,364 (−3.7%)
$42,500 + $56,600
$99,100
2020
$2,456 (+7.9%)
$42,500 + $56,600
$99,100
2019
$2,276 (+1.0%)
$40,400 + $54,300
$94,700
2018
$2,254 (+11.9%)
$40,400 + $54,300
$94,700
2017
$2,014 (+16.3%)
$35,300 + $49,400
$84,700
2016
$1,732 (+7.2%)
$31,200 + $43,300
$74,500
2013
$1,616
$30,300 + $43,600
$73,900
Tax history for 2609 53rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,290 (+2.0%)
$56,100 + $96,400
$152,500
2024
$2,244 (−3.9%)
$48,900 + $65,200
$114,100
2023
$2,336 (+0.8%)
$48,900 + $65,200
$114,100
2022
$2,318 (−1.9%)
$42,500 + $56,600
$99,100
2021
$2,364 (−3.7%)
$42,500 + $56,600
$99,100
2020
$2,456 (+7.9%)
$42,500 + $56,600
$99,100
2019
$2,276 (+1.0%)
$40,400 + $54,300
$94,700
2018
$2,254 (+11.9%)
$40,400 + $54,300
$94,700
2017
$2,014 (+16.3%)
$35,300 + $49,400
$84,700
2016
$1,732 (+7.2%)
$31,200 + $43,300
$74,500
2013
$1,616
$30,300 + $43,600
$73,900
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
41 ft.
Lot depth
322 ft.
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
672
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10003936000000
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
Mar 10, 2016 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Electrical
Plumbing
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.
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.303
Lot Size Acres: 0.303
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: RED
Property Information
Foundation Details: Stone
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,336
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 672
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10003936000000
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
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
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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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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50310
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$133,000 – $160,000
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