SOLD SEP 19, 2025

Off Market Sep 2025 for $190K

$200,437

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,341/mo

•

676

sq ft

3608 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Fantastic starter home or dream setup for garage lovers! This unique property features a massive 24'x30' all-season garage - almost as big as the house itself! Outfitted with heating, A/C, lighting, a ceiling fan, and its own dedicated electrical panel, it's the ultimate space for car enthusiasts, hobbyists, or anyone who loves to entertain. Think workshop, game-day hangout, or the perfect party zone - just add a couple of TVs and you're set. Inside, you'll find a spacious updated kitchen with all appliances included with direct access to the fenced backyard and a 10'x12' deck - ideal for summer grilling and outdoor dining. The remodeled interior includes one expansive bedroom with a cozy fireplace (complete with blower), offering a relaxing retreat. Full bathroom recently updated and new windows within last two years. This home also includes a basement with an egress window, ready for your finishing touches. Located in the desirable Merle Hay neighborhood, you're within walking distance of local shops and dining. Bonus: the yard is fully fenced - perfect for your pup! Ring doorbell, SimpliSafe security system included.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

7,000 sq ftLot Size

$297Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Elizabeth McKinney • Iowa Realty Altoona

Contact: 515-453-6390

Bought with Robert Eisenlauer • RE/MAX Revolution

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•Source:DMMLS #723082

Redfin Estimate

$200,437

$10K since sold in September 2025$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 34.4% higher than the average sale price ($149K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$145,000
A
2 beds1 bath690 sq ft
5711 Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$173,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,068 sq ft
3613 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$63,000
C
2 beds1 bath714 sq ft
3921 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JAN 14, 2026
3621 54th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$145,000
D
Studio— baths618 sq ft
3621 54th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$169,900
E
3 beds1 bath864 sq ft
3901 54th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$199,000
F
2 beds1 bath936 sq ft
3825 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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$1,106/mo

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$242K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

184

1 MoM

New listings for sale

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1625 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$279,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,415 sq ft
3711 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$130,000
3 beds1 bath874 sq ft
2527 Adams Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$274,900
3 beds1 bath1,010 sq ft
4306 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$225,000
3 beds1 bath980 sq ft
1608 45th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$225,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,276 sq ft
4523 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$179,000
3 beds2 baths1,323 sq ft
2403 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$175,000
3 beds2 baths886 sq ft
2008 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$299,999
4 beds1.5 baths1,568 sq ft
3612 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Sale history for 3608 53rd St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #723082

Sep 19, 2025

Sold

$190,000

$281/sq ft

Aug 19, 2025

Pending

—

Aug 5, 2025

Price Changed

$195,000

$288/sq ft

Jul 28, 2025

Listed

$199,500

$295/sq ft

DMMLS #654370

Aug 15, 2022

Sold

$170,000

$251/sq ft

Jun 30, 2022

Pending

—

Jun 28, 2022

Relisted

—

Jun 20, 2022

Pending

—

Jun 17, 2022

Listed

$170,000

$251/sq ft

+17

For BOY’s / individuals with toys…this home has your all season DREAM GARAGE. 24 x 30 Oversized garage had tons of lights, ac / heat, ceiling fan and its own electrical panel. Perfect place for cars / toys / workshop, or hosting a party. .. Game day; pop a couple of tvs out there. Nice sized kitchen with access to yard and 10 x 12 deck, ideal for BBQing. Home has been remodeled and has ONE LARGE BEDROOM with fireplace (has a blower). No walls touching the neighbors…has a basement with egress window (ready to be finished), yard, and a kick a * * garage…which you will never find in an apartment…for less rent than an apartment (why rent when you can own!) Avg budget billing is $90 a month. Good area, walking distance to shopping and restaurants.

Public Records

Mar 15, 2017

Sold

$95,000

$141/sq ft

DMMLS #365846

Sep 28, 2010

Sold

$72,000

$107/sq ft

Apr 14, 2010

Listed

$79,900

$118/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,308 (+2.0%)

$46,700 + $136,600

$183,300

2024

$3,242 (+27.8%)

$41,400 + $123,400

$164,800

2023

$2,536 (+0.8%)

$41,400 + $123,400

$164,800

2022

$2,516 (+1.9%)

$36,000 + $80,500

$116,500

2021

$2,470 (−3.6%)

$36,000 + $80,500

$116,500

2020

$2,562 (+9.0%)

$36,000 + $80,500

$116,500

2019

$2,350 (+1.2%)

$33,100 + $74,500

$107,600

2018

$2,322 (−20.8%)

$33,100 + $74,500

$107,600

2017

$2,932 (+35.7%)

$28,800 + $67,200

$96,000

2016

$2,160 (+6.8%)

$26,300 + $90,600

$116,900

2013

$2,022

$22,900 + $67,100

$90,000

Tax history for 3608 53rd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,308 (+2.0%)

$46,700 + $136,600

$183,300

2024

$3,242 (+27.8%)

$41,400 + $123,400

$164,800

2023

$2,536 (+0.8%)

$41,400 + $123,400

$164,800

2022

$2,516 (+1.9%)

$36,000 + $80,500

$116,500

2021

$2,470 (−3.6%)

$36,000 + $80,500

$116,500

2020

$2,562 (+9.0%)

$36,000 + $80,500

$116,500

2019

$2,350 (+1.2%)

$33,100 + $74,500

$107,600

2018

$2,322 (−20.8%)

$33,100 + $74,500

$107,600

2017

$2,932 (+35.7%)

$28,800 + $67,200

$96,000

2016

$2,160 (+6.8%)

$26,300 + $90,600

$116,900

2013

$2,022

$22,900 + $67,100

$90,000

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

140 ft.

Lot size

7,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

676

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10006951000000

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

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Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 1
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding

Exterior Features
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.161
Lot Size Acres: 0.161
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Zoning: N3B

Property Information
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,889

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: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 676
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10006951000000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

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Schools

Moore Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

2/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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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Des Moines, IA • 50310

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$191,000 – $231,000

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Home values near 3608 53rd St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3604 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 660 Sq. Ft.	$150,471
3521 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1190 Sq. Ft.	$231,015

Address	Redfin Estimate
3605 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 816 Sq. Ft.	$208,543
3706 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 956 Sq. Ft.	$191,369

Address	Redfin Estimate
3700 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 660 Sq. Ft.	$194,454
3701 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 987 Sq. Ft.	$205,756

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