If you seek charm and comfort, this delightful bungalow might be the perfect match for you and your family. This cozy home features an open floor plan with 2 bedrooms and a full bath. The dining area seamlessly flows into the living room, leading out to a spacious front porch. Additionally, there is a generous first-floor laundry room/mudroom with a back door that opens to the backyard, including a sizable storage/garden shed. Conveniently located just steps from the bus line and a short four-block distance from Merle Hay Mall, this property is a great find for any new homeowner. Nestled on the outskirts of Beaverdale, it's only a short drive to restaurants, shopping centers, and public transportation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
4,200 sq ftLot Size
$210Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ellen Fitzpatrick• Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate
If you’re looking for cute and quaint, this cozy bungalow may just be the right selection for you and yours! This property sits on the fringe of Beaverdale and is just minutes from restaurants, malls, and interstate transit. The home is also located hundreds of feet from a Des Moines public school! The current owner has implemented a new HVAC system this year. The new furnace and AC units were installed in January, 2021. The hot water heater was installed in May, 2021. All appliances will stay with the property and make for ideal transitional units. The home had insulation blown into the attic in 2016. Homes in this price point and area aren’t lasting long, so please come check this gem out!
DMMLS #510767
Mar 16, 2016
Sold
$85,000
$112/sq ft
Jan 29, 2016
Listed
$85,000
$112/sq ft
+13
This Awesome 2 bedroom doll house has been completely remodeled including fresh paint inside and out, new carpeting & vinyl flooring, lighting, granite counter tops in the full bath and new kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and stainless steel refrigerator, stove, microwave. The dining area is open to the living room with door to a huge front porch. There is also a large 1st floor laundry room / mud room with back door to the fenced yard with a large storage/ garden shed. Being located just steps away from the bus line and 4 blocks from Merle Hay Mall make this a perfect retirement or starter home. It wont last long>>>>>>>>>>> call to see it today.
Public Records
May 31, 2005
Sold
$84,500
$111/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,576 (+31.3%)
$24,800 + $107,400
$132,200
2025
$1,962 (+2.3%)
$24,800 + $107,400
$132,200
2024
$1,918 (−4.4%)
$21,600 + $86,400
$108,000
2023
$2,006 (+0.8%)
$21,600 + $86,400
$108,000
2022
$1,990 (+0.2%)
$19,000 + $75,000
$94,000
2021
$1,986 (−3.5%)
$19,000 + $75,000
$94,000
2020
$2,058 (+8.5%)
$19,000 + $75,000
$94,000
2019
$1,896 (+1.3%)
$17,700 + $70,500
$88,200
2018
$1,872 (−3.1%)
$17,700 + $70,500
$88,200
2017
$1,932 (+8.5%)
$15,500 + $63,600
$79,100
2016
$1,780 (+23.4%)
$13,900 + $57,500
$71,400
2013
$1,442
$12,900 + $54,100
$67,000
Tax history for 3810 52nd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,576 (+31.3%)
$24,800 + $107,400
$132,200
2025
$1,962 (+2.3%)
$24,800 + $107,400
$132,200
2024
$1,918 (−4.4%)
$21,600 + $86,400
$108,000
2023
$2,006 (+0.8%)
$21,600 + $86,400
$108,000
2022
$1,990 (+0.2%)
$19,000 + $75,000
$94,000
2021
$1,986 (−3.5%)
$19,000 + $75,000
$94,000
2020
$2,058 (+8.5%)
$19,000 + $75,000
$94,000
2019
$1,896 (+1.3%)
$17,700 + $70,500
$88,200
2018
$1,872 (−3.1%)
$17,700 + $70,500
$88,200
2017
$1,932 (+8.5%)
$15,500 + $63,600
$79,100
2016
$1,780 (+23.4%)
$13,900 + $57,500
$71,400
2013
$1,442
$12,900 + $54,100
$67,000
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
84 ft.
Lot size
4,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
760
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10000856000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Sep 30, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Feb 10, 2025 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Plumbing
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