It's a story and a half charmer. Close to Beaverdale shops & restaurants, Hardwood floors, garage, fenced yard, large deck for outdoor entertaining. Master BR with lots of storage in the finished dormer. Newer windows, new interior paint.
All the charm you are searching for is in this 3BR 1.5 story home. Private master bedroom in finished dormer with a walk-in closet and plenty of extra built-in storage. 1st floor features hardwood floors, spacious living room, updated main level bathroom & kitchen with all appliances. 2 additional bedrooms, lots of windows and western exposure for a bright sunny feel. Lower level has great rec room space. Large 12x20 cedar deck wired for a hot tub. Fenced backyard and detached garage. This home has received many updates & improvements over the past few years: seamless gutters, newer garage door & opener, vinyl windows, motion lights @ garage, side and back of house, newer sliding glass door, professionally insulated entire house, newer carpet in upstairs bedroom, new sump pump and security system. Great NW Des Moines location.
DMMLS #418773
Jul 16, 2013
Sold
$131,000
$118/sq ft
May 30, 2013
Listed
$135,000
$121/sq ft
+17
This charming story and a half has appealing hardwood floors in the first floor living room, dining area and bedrooms. The attractive kitchen and bathroom have recently been remodeled and have striking cabinets and tile floors. The spacious upstairs master has newly installed carpet and displays large closets and storage areas. Enjoy a private deck and a pretty fenced yard. This established and convenient neighborhood is close to Merle Hay Mall shopping center and much more. It's a jewel!
Public Records
Jan 4, 2006
Sold
$127,000
$114/sq ft
DMMLS #269354
Oct 11, 2005
Listed
$125,000
$112/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,624 (+2.2%)
$46,900 + $165,200
$212,100
2024
$3,546 (−0.4%)
$41,600 + $149,100
$190,700
2023
$3,562 (+0.8%)
$41,600 + $149,100
$190,700
2022
$3,532 (+1.8%)
$36,200 + $123,800
$160,000
2021
$3,468 (−3.6%)
$36,200 + $123,800
$160,000
2020
$3,598 (+2.1%)
$36,200 + $123,800
$160,000
2019
$3,524 (+1.0%)
$33,300 + $114,300
$147,600
2018
$3,488 (+6.6%)
$33,300 + $114,300
$147,600
2017
$3,272 (+21.2%)
$29,000 + $102,100
$131,100
2016
$2,700 (+6.5%)
$26,400 + $94,600
$121,000
2013
$2,536
$23,000 + $78,600
$101,600
Tax history for 3613 54th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,624 (+2.2%)
$46,900 + $165,200
$212,100
2024
$3,546 (−0.4%)
$41,600 + $149,100
$190,700
2023
$3,562 (+0.8%)
$41,600 + $149,100
$190,700
2022
$3,532 (+1.8%)
$36,200 + $123,800
$160,000
2021
$3,468 (−3.6%)
$36,200 + $123,800
$160,000
2020
$3,598 (+2.1%)
$36,200 + $123,800
$160,000
2019
$3,524 (+1.0%)
$33,300 + $114,300
$147,600
2018
$3,488 (+6.6%)
$33,300 + $114,300
$147,600
2017
$3,272 (+21.2%)
$29,000 + $102,100
$131,100
2016
$2,700 (+6.5%)
$26,400 + $94,600
$121,000
2013
$2,536
$23,000 + $78,600
$101,600
*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
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,030 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,114
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10006934000000
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
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
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Dining Area
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.161
Lot Size Acres: 0.161
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,488
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: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,114
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,030 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10006934000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$222,000 – $268,000
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