Charming and spacious cape cod style home in the heart of Des Moines! This 3 bedroom home offers tons of space with two living rooms on the main floor. The sunken living room off the kitchen includes a cozy brick fireplace. Lots of updates in the very open center island kitchen where all appliances will stay. Two bedrooms on the main floor, plus a large bedroom in the finished attic. The basement has plenty of storage plus some partial finish for another living space or rec area. Large detached 2 car garage with an extra space on the back for storage or shop area. New roof in 2019! Cape cod charm, with large open spaces to gather. What's not to like?
Recent price drop, it's a steal!!! Lots of great updates in this home located close to shopping options and great eateries. This 3 bedroom home has a ton to offer its next owner. There are 2 beds on the main floor and a very large bedroom in the finished attic space. The home features a formal living room as well as a more casual living room as well. The brick, gas fireplace is a great feature in this home. The kitchen has been updated and you will love to cook or spend family time there as it connects directly to the living room so everybody can be together. The basement offers lots of storage and even some finished space too. Outside you will find a very large two car garage, with an extra space on the back, great for storage or a shop. Other new updates include New front screen door, side screen door, back sliding glass door, laminate in kitchen flooring, carpet in family room, kitchen sink, kitchen counter tops, microwave, garage door and more. Call today to see this home!
DMMLS #400361
Oct 28, 2012
Listing Removed
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Apr 28, 2012
Listed
$149,900
$97/sq ft
DMMLS #328411
Dec 8, 2008
Sold
$125,000
$81/sq ft
May 12, 2008
Listed
$125,000
$81/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 4, 2005
Sold
$150,000
$97/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,686 (+2.2%)
$46,700 + $224,300
$271,000
2024
$4,586 (+0.4%)
$41,400 + $202,200
$243,600
2023
$4,566 (+0.8%)
$41,400 + $202,200
$243,600
2022
$4,530 (+1.8%)
$36,000 + $166,600
$202,600
2021
$4,452 (−3.6%)
$36,000 + $166,600
$202,600
2020
$4,620 (+8.8%)
$36,000 + $166,600
$202,600
2019
$4,246 (+1.1%)
$33,100 + $153,900
$187,000
2018
$4,198 (+6.6%)
$33,100 + $153,900
$187,000
2017
$3,938 (+16.6%)
$28,800 + $137,700
$166,500
2016
$3,378 (−0.5%)
$26,300 + $127,800
$154,100
2013
$3,394
$22,800 + $113,000
$135,800
Tax history for 3413 53rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,686 (+2.2%)
$46,700 + $224,300
$271,000
2024
$4,586 (+0.4%)
$41,400 + $202,200
$243,600
2023
$4,566 (+0.8%)
$41,400 + $202,200
$243,600
2022
$4,530 (+1.8%)
$36,000 + $166,600
$202,600
2021
$4,452 (−3.6%)
$36,000 + $166,600
$202,600
2020
$4,620 (+8.8%)
$36,000 + $166,600
$202,600
2019
$4,246 (+1.1%)
$33,100 + $153,900
$187,000
2018
$4,198 (+6.6%)
$33,100 + $153,900
$187,000
2017
$3,938 (+16.6%)
$28,800 + $137,700
$166,500
2016
$3,378 (−0.5%)
$26,300 + $127,800
$154,100
2013
$3,394
$22,800 + $113,000
$135,800
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1961
Sq. Ft.
1,546
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10009435000000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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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 16, 2024 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
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