Updates galore in this well cared for 2 story home! Great space can be found on the main level from the living room, to the formal dining room, to the bright white kitchen holding eating area, new flooring, and barstool seating. Stairs lead up to the 3 generous size bedrooms to include the master suite w/ fireplace and ample closet space. The master bath holds double sink vanity and bubble tub/shower. Lower level offers storage, laundry, and ideal space for future finish. The large yard is full of perennials, detailed landscaping and some privacy fencing. Three plus cars can fit in the dream garage that is ideal for the person that needs space to tinker or lots of storage. The convenient location is near elementary, high school, aquatic center, shopping and minutes to downtown or suburbs.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$191Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Bought with Brian Wentz• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source:DMMLS #308967
Redfin Estimate
$280,171
$90K since sold in June 2025$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 19.7% higher than the average sale price ($234K) of 6 comparable homes.
Updates galore in this well cared for 2 story home! Great space can be found on the main level from the living room, to the formal dining room, to the bright white kitchen holding eating area, new flooring, and barstool seating. Stairs lead up to the 3 generous size bedrooms to include the master suite w/ fireplace and ample closet space. The master bath holds double sink vanity and bubble tub/shower. Lower level offers storage, laundry, and ideal space for future finish. The large yard is full of perennials, detailed landscaping and some privacy fencing. Three plus cars can fit in the dream garage that is ideal for the person that needs space to tinker or lots of storage. The convenient location is near elementary, high school, aquatic center, shopping and minutes to downtown or suburbs.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,312 (+2.2%)
$47,700 + $168,200
$215,900
2024
$4,220 (−2.6%)
$41,500 + $183,500
$225,000
2023
$4,334 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $183,500
$225,000
2022
$4,300
$36,500 + $156,300
$192,800
2021
$4,298 (−3.6%)
$36,500 + $156,300
$192,800
2020
$4,458 (+9.0%)
$36,500 + $156,300
$192,800
2019
$4,090 (+1.1%)
$34,000 + $146,800
$180,800
2018
$4,044 (+7.9%)
$34,000 + $146,800
$180,800
2017
$3,748 (+6.2%)
$29,800 + $130,900
$160,700
2016
$3,528 (+8.0%)
$26,700 + $120,400
$147,100
2013
$3,268
$25,300 + $116,200
$141,500
Tax history for 3827 54th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,312 (+2.2%)
$47,700 + $168,200
$215,900
2024
$4,220 (−2.6%)
$41,500 + $183,500
$225,000
2023
$4,334 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $183,500
$225,000
2022
$4,300
$36,500 + $156,300
$192,800
2021
$4,298 (−3.6%)
$36,500 + $156,300
$192,800
2020
$4,458 (+9.0%)
$36,500 + $156,300
$192,800
2019
$4,090 (+1.1%)
$34,000 + $146,800
$180,800
2018
$4,044 (+7.9%)
$34,000 + $146,800
$180,800
2017
$3,748 (+6.2%)
$29,800 + $130,900
$160,700
2016
$3,528 (+8.0%)
$26,700 + $120,400
$147,100
2013
$3,268
$25,300 + $116,200
$141,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 720
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AVIATION PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,470
Building Sq. Ft: 2,190
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOTS 52 & 53 BLK L AVIATION PARK
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 720
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,400
Legal Lot Number: 52
Legal Block Number: L
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.193
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,470
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000916000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jan 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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
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Estimated sale price
$267,000 – $323,000
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