Here is your chance to own an amazing home that has had a lot of great updates! You will be welcomed into a newly tiled entry that opens up into your new family room. The living room, bedrooms and hallway have beautiful new carpet along with fresh paint throughout. The eat in kitchen also has a new stainless steel fridge and stove. Who doesn't LOVE new appliances? There are also two nice sized bedrooms that over look the backyard and a full bath complete this home. Not only are the furnace, AC and hot water heater newer but the roof was just recently replaced with 35 year shingles. You will LOVE safely parking your car under the carport which also allows you to enter your home and stay out of the weather! There is also a large shed perfect for storing your yard tools or outside toys. Welcome home!
AFFORDABLE & ADORABLE with no steps! Walk right into this nice 2 BR home with everything on one level! The kitchen has a dining area; all appliances stay including stack washer and dryer. There's a fenced yard for dogs, & 2 storage sheds. You'll like the maintenance free vinyl siding. Home is 1/2 block to bus line; close to elementary school and Merle Hay Mall! NFC area. Check it out!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,844 (+2.0%)
$46,700 + $111,100
$157,800
2024
$2,788 (−2.9%)
$41,400 + $100,300
$141,700
2023
$2,870 (+0.8%)
$41,400 + $100,300
$141,700
2022
$2,848 (+1.6%)
$36,000 + $85,800
$121,800
2021
$2,802 (−3.8%)
$36,000 + $85,800
$121,800
2020
$2,912 (+9.6%)
$36,000 + $85,800
$121,800
2019
$2,658 (+1.0%)
$33,100 + $79,200
$112,300
2018
$2,632 (+5.8%)
$33,100 + $79,200
$112,300
2017
$2,488 (+16.5%)
$28,800 + $70,100
$98,900
2016
$2,136 (+6.5%)
$26,300 + $65,700
$92,000
2013
$2,006
$22,800 + $57,600
$80,400
Tax history for 3617 53rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,844 (+2.0%)
$46,700 + $111,100
$157,800
2024
$2,788 (−2.9%)
$41,400 + $100,300
$141,700
2023
$2,870 (+0.8%)
$41,400 + $100,300
$141,700
2022
$2,848 (+1.6%)
$36,000 + $85,800
$121,800
2021
$2,802 (−3.8%)
$36,000 + $85,800
$121,800
2020
$2,912 (+9.6%)
$36,000 + $85,800
$121,800
2019
$2,658 (+1.0%)
$33,100 + $79,200
$112,300
2018
$2,632 (+5.8%)
$33,100 + $79,200
$112,300
2017
$2,488 (+16.5%)
$28,800 + $70,100
$98,900
2016
$2,136 (+6.5%)
$26,300 + $65,700
$92,000
2013
$2,006
$22,800 + $57,600
$80,400
*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
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
824
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10006964000000
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 Carport
Parking
Features: Carport
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.161
Lot Size Acres: 0.161
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X140
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: RES
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block, Slab
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,632
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.: 824
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10006964000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
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 • 0.6mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50310
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$162,000 – $197,000
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