Well cared for bungalow in the heart of Des Moines! This house has all the major items taken care of and is just waiting for you to make it your home! 1.5 car garage with an upper loft for even more storage. Many updates include new waterproof laminate flooring in the kitchen & dining room! Wonderful oversized pantry in the kitchen with direct backyard access from the dining room or the kitchen! Fresh paint in the kitchen, living room, and bathroom. Brand new paver tile patio & in-ground firepit and new wood fence in 2020. Radon mitigation system installed in 2020. New sewer line in 2021. Basement walls have been professionally braced with transferable warranty. Also, newly waterproofed basement including new sump pump and trench system with 20-year warranty done 03/2020. New roof in 2012! Schedule your showing today and make this your next home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$259Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Darson Grantham• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with Sheila Thomas• Iowa Realty Valley West
Hard to find ranch style home with finished lower level and an oversized garage located in a highly desired neighborhood! Some features of the home include: Private back yard, all appliances included, kitchen addition perfect for entertaining, newer roof, newer furnace, new windows, finished lower level rec room area, remodeled bathroom with tiled shower, neutral colors throughout, massive detached garage with storage and stairs to access loft area, and tasteful landscaping. Located within blocks of multiple parks and offering easy access to all the amenities Merle Hay has to offer and walkable to Beaverdale! This home is move in ready and is very easy to show. Flexible possession is available, please call an agent today for more information or for a private tour.
DMMLS #385069
Feb 10, 2012
Sold
$80,000
$102/sq ft
May 26, 2011
Listed
$90,000
$115/sq ft
+11
This home is appealing from the front entry to the backyard. Move-in ready with new carpet and fresh paint throughout. No maintenance vinyl siding, a superbly crafted finished basement, a lovely kitchen with a large dining area, a cozy family room, a large back yard and a 2 car garage with an attic for extra storage space make this home the one for you. You will appreciate the home's convenient location near shopping, schools and a myriad of restaurants.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,902 (+2.2%)
$43,200 + $126,400
$169,600
2024
$2,840 (−1.2%)
$39,000 + $115,800
$154,800
2023
$2,874 (+0.8%)
$39,000 + $115,800
$154,800
2022
$2,850 (+3.0%)
$33,900 + $96,900
$130,800
2021
$2,768 (−3.6%)
$33,900 + $96,900
$130,800
2020
$2,870 (+7.3%)
$33,900 + $96,900
$130,800
2019
$2,674 (−7.0%)
$31,000 + $88,500
$119,500
2018
$2,874 (+9.0%)
$31,000 + $88,500
$119,500
2017
$2,636 (+0.4%)
$27,300 + $80,700
$108,000
2016
$2,626 (+6.9%)
$24,300 + $73,200
$97,500
2013
$2,456
$24,100 + $74,700
$98,800
Tax history for 2731 57th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,902 (+2.2%)
$43,200 + $126,400
$169,600
2024
$2,840 (−1.2%)
$39,000 + $115,800
$154,800
2023
$2,874 (+0.8%)
$39,000 + $115,800
$154,800
2022
$2,850 (+3.0%)
$33,900 + $96,900
$130,800
2021
$2,768 (−3.6%)
$33,900 + $96,900
$130,800
2020
$2,870 (+7.3%)
$33,900 + $96,900
$130,800
2019
$2,674 (−7.0%)
$31,000 + $88,500
$119,500
2018
$2,874 (+9.0%)
$31,000 + $88,500
$119,500
2017
$2,636 (+0.4%)
$27,300 + $80,700
$108,000
2016
$2,626 (+6.9%)
$24,300 + $73,200
$97,500
2013
$2,456
$24,100 + $74,700
$98,800
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
781
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10003077000000
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
Apr 4, 2024 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
Jan 22, 2021 • 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
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: 1
Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Fencing: Wood
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.161
Lot Size Acres: 0.161
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X140
Zoning: N3B
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 330
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,473
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 781
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Polk County
APN: 10003077000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$192,000 – $233,000
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