Great Duplex in great area of Des Moines. Newer utilities in both units. This property is very well landscaped and ready for your cosmetic changes the the interior.
Great duplex in a great area of Des Moines. All appliance's stay including washer's and dryer's. Newer Furnace, Air Conditioner's, and Water Heater's in both sides. The property is very nicely landscaped for tons of curb appeal. The garage needs work but a little fix up could net you more income.
DMMLS #423824
Feb 27, 2014
Sold
$106,650
$85/sq ft
Aug 26, 2013
Listed
$119,900
$95/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 24, 2005
Sold
$69,265
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,288 (+2.0%)
$50,400 + $189,600
$240,000
2024
$4,202 (+0.3%)
$44,000 + $169,600
$213,600
2023
$4,190 (+0.8%)
$44,000 + $169,600
$213,600
2022
$4,158 (−1.7%)
$38,300 + $139,500
$177,800
2021
$4,228 (−3.7%)
$38,300 + $139,500
$177,800
2020
$4,392 (+7.4%)
$38,300 + $139,500
$177,800
2019
$4,088 (+1.0%)
$36,300 + $133,100
$169,400
2018
$4,046 (+11.4%)
$36,300 + $133,100
$169,400
2017
$3,632 (+5.6%)
$31,700 + $120,400
$152,100
2016
$3,438 (+6.7%)
$28,000 + $106,300
$134,300
2013
$3,222
$25,700 + $103,700
$129,400
Tax history for 2702-2704 53rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,288 (+2.0%)
$50,400 + $189,600
$240,000
2024
$4,202 (+0.3%)
$44,000 + $169,600
$213,600
2023
$4,190 (+0.8%)
$44,000 + $169,600
$213,600
2022
$4,158 (−1.7%)
$38,300 + $139,500
$177,800
2021
$4,228 (−3.7%)
$38,300 + $139,500
$177,800
2020
$4,392 (+7.4%)
$38,300 + $139,500
$177,800
2019
$4,088 (+1.0%)
$36,300 + $133,100
$169,400
2018
$4,046 (+11.4%)
$36,300 + $133,100
$169,400
2017
$3,632 (+5.6%)
$31,700 + $120,400
$152,100
2016
$3,438 (+6.7%)
$28,000 + $106,300
$134,300
2013
$3,222
$25,700 + $103,700
$129,400
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
58 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
8,620 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,260
Year built
1948
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Polk County
APN
10003895000000
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
Jan 23, 2015 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Demolition
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
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.198
Lot Size Acres: 0.198
Lot Size Dimensions: 57.5x150
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R-2
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,205
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: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,260
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,620 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10003895000000
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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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
$172,000 – $208,000
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