Adorable bungalow with 2 bdrms and 1 bath across the street from Riley Park! Wood floors throughout, lots of windows for natural light and great personality. Both bedrooms with wood flooring and updated full bath, and cute vintage drawers in the hallway which are great for linens, and towels. Kitchen with lots of cabinets, side entry door which is super easy for bringing in groceries, and eat-in area with space for a cafe table. Lower level has washer/dryer, table for folding or ironing, and lots of shelving for storage. New Roof 2020, New HVAC 2022, hot water heater 2022, and large detached 2 car garage with service door, and patio area to grill out on the spring and summer nights. This home is close to Beaverdale to enjoy the shops, restaurants, and festivals. Also, near parks, trails, and living your best life in Des Moines.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
4,943 sq ftLot Size
$273Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Danielle Plank-Harris• RE/MAX Concepts
Contact: (515) 453-0000
Bought with Misty Darling• BH&G Real Estate Innovations
It just doesn’t get any better than this affordable and adorable bungalow right on the outskirts of Beaverdale. This home checks all the boxes: refinished hardwood floors, freshly painted and an updated tiled bath. No surprises for the new owner with this home: the roof has been replaced, windows updated and it’s in move-in ready condition. Dreaming of a park like setting? You’ve found it in this home’s location directly across from Riley Park. Convenient access to Beaverdale and Merle Hay shopping as well as easy access to downtown.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,468 (+2.1%)
$30,700 + $108,000
$138,700
2024
$2,418 (−1.2%)
$26,800 + $96,100
$122,900
2023
$2,448 (+0.7%)
$26,800 + $96,100
$122,900
2022
$2,430 (−1.9%)
$23,300 + $80,600
$103,900
2021
$2,476 (−3.7%)
$23,300 + $80,600
$103,900
2020
$2,572 (+7.2%)
$23,300 + $80,600
$103,900
2019
$2,400 (+1.0%)
$22,100 + $77,100
$99,200
2018
$2,376 (+9.9%)
$22,100 + $77,100
$99,200
2017
$2,162 (+7.9%)
$19,300 + $70,000
$89,300
2016
$2,004 (+6.7%)
$17,000 + $62,900
$79,900
2013
$1,878
$15,700 + $59,700
$75,400
Tax history for 2900 53rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,468 (+2.1%)
$30,700 + $108,000
$138,700
2024
$2,418 (−1.2%)
$26,800 + $96,100
$122,900
2023
$2,448 (+0.7%)
$26,800 + $96,100
$122,900
2022
$2,430 (−1.9%)
$23,300 + $80,600
$103,900
2021
$2,476 (−3.7%)
$23,300 + $80,600
$103,900
2020
$2,572 (+7.2%)
$23,300 + $80,600
$103,900
2019
$2,400 (+1.0%)
$22,100 + $77,100
$99,200
2018
$2,376 (+9.9%)
$22,100 + $77,100
$99,200
2017
$2,162 (+7.9%)
$19,300 + $70,000
$89,300
2016
$2,004 (+6.7%)
$17,000 + $62,900
$79,900
2013
$1,878
$15,700 + $59,700
$75,400
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
46 ft.
Lot depth
107 ft.
Lot size
4,943 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
644
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10003881000000
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
Aug 10, 2023 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Gas
Plumbing
Jul 28, 2023 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
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: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.113
Lot Size Acres: 0.113
Lot Size Dimensions: 46X107
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N3B
Property Information
Foundation Details: Poured
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,448
Tax Year: 2023
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.: 644
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,943 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10003881000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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
$167,000 – $202,000
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