Lovely one level home near Merle Hay Mall now available! The sellers added carpet, a washer and dryer, and a new water heater. Also brought in a new refrigerator (old one can stay in the garage). Yard is completely fenced. The derecho got you a new roof and electrical box. And there is even new sewer pipes to the street!
Great ranch home located in a quiet neighborhood, close to restaurants and Merle Hay Mall. This cute 2 bedroom home has 1 full bath, a nice sized living room, and a eat-in kitchen. Fenced in yard with a patio, attached garage and bonus room on the backside of the garage. Home does have a current rental certificate.
DMMLS #294729
Dec 13, 2006
Sold
$62,000
$76/sq ft
Nov 1, 2006
Listed
$69,900
$86/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 2006
Sold
$45,000
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,614 (+2.0%)
$46,700 + $98,700
$145,400
2024
$2,562 (−2.4%)
$41,400 + $88,800
$130,200
2023
$2,626 (+0.8%)
$41,400 + $88,800
$130,200
2022
$2,606 (+1.3%)
$36,000 + $75,400
$111,400
2021
$2,572 (−3.7%)
$36,000 + $75,400
$111,400
2020
$2,672 (+8.3%)
$36,000 + $75,400
$111,400
2019
$2,468 (+1.1%)
$33,100 + $70,000
$103,100
2018
$2,442 (+7.0%)
$33,100 + $70,000
$103,100
2017
$2,282 (+15.6%)
$28,800 + $63,000
$91,800
2016
$1,974 (+6.4%)
$26,300 + $58,100
$84,400
2013
$1,856
$22,800 + $51,500
$74,300
Tax history for 3609 53rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,614 (+2.0%)
$46,700 + $98,700
$145,400
2024
$2,562 (−2.4%)
$41,400 + $88,800
$130,200
2023
$2,626 (+0.8%)
$41,400 + $88,800
$130,200
2022
$2,606 (+1.3%)
$36,000 + $75,400
$111,400
2021
$2,572 (−3.7%)
$36,000 + $75,400
$111,400
2020
$2,672 (+8.3%)
$36,000 + $75,400
$111,400
2019
$2,468 (+1.1%)
$33,100 + $70,000
$103,100
2018
$2,442 (+7.0%)
$33,100 + $70,000
$103,100
2017
$2,282 (+15.6%)
$28,800 + $63,000
$91,800
2016
$1,974 (+6.4%)
$26,300 + $58,100
$84,400
2013
$1,856
$22,800 + $51,500
$74,300
*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
—
Sq. Ft.
816
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10006962000000
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
Feb 21, 2013 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fully Fenced
Fencing: Chain Link, Full
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.161
Lot Size Acres: 0.161
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X140
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N3B
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block, Slab
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,552
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.: 816
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10006962000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
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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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Estimated sale price
$165,000 – $200,000
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