Wonderfully updated bungalow home in a quiet NW Des Moines neighborhood. Close to shopping, restaurants, and the bus line. 2 bedrooms with an additional bonus room off the back. Large kitchen, One car attached garage. Original refinished hardwood floors. NEW roof 2019, NEW water heater, NEW Fixtures. Updated kitchen and bath, fresh paint throughout. NEW Doors. Maintenance-free siding. Home Warranty included. All appliances stay.
Check out this cute house located in an established neighborhood on the NW side. This home offers 2 nice sized bedrooms, hardwoods floors and fenced-in backyard. There is an enclosed back porch that makes a nice breezeway between the garage and house. This home is located close to shopping, schools, recreation and quick access to I-80. Don't miss seeing this cute home!
DMMLS #522890
Aug 9, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Aug 1, 2016
Listed
$105,000
$121/sq ft
DMMLS #440376
Oct 2, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jul 28, 2014
Listed
$99,900
$115/sq ft
DMMLS #389403
Jan 12, 2012
Sold
$60,000
$69/sq ft
Aug 25, 2011
Listed
$82,000
$95/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 2, 2005
Sold
$105,500
$122/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,524 (+2.2%)
$47,700 + $106,800
$154,500
2024
$2,470 (−4.1%)
$41,500 + $94,500
$136,000
2023
$2,576 (+0.9%)
$41,500 + $94,500
$136,000
2022
$2,554 (+6.4%)
$36,500 + $81,700
$118,200
2021
$2,400 (−3.5%)
$36,500 + $81,700
$118,200
2020
$2,488 (+8.2%)
$36,500 + $81,700
$118,200
2019
$2,300 (+1.2%)
$34,000 + $70,800
$104,800
2018
$2,272 (−19.4%)
$34,000 + $70,800
$104,800
2017
$2,820 (+7.3%)
$29,800 + $64,300
$94,100
2016
$2,628 (+6.7%)
$26,700 + $77,600
$104,300
2013
$2,462
$24,800 + $74,100
$98,900
Tax history for 3845 53rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,524 (+2.2%)
$47,700 + $106,800
$154,500
2024
$2,470 (−4.1%)
$41,500 + $94,500
$136,000
2023
$2,576 (+0.9%)
$41,500 + $94,500
$136,000
2022
$2,554 (+6.4%)
$36,500 + $81,700
$118,200
2021
$2,400 (−3.5%)
$36,500 + $81,700
$118,200
2020
$2,488 (+8.2%)
$36,500 + $81,700
$118,200
2019
$2,300 (+1.2%)
$34,000 + $70,800
$104,800
2018
$2,272 (−19.4%)
$34,000 + $70,800
$104,800
2017
$2,820 (+7.3%)
$29,800 + $64,300
$94,100
2016
$2,628 (+6.7%)
$26,700 + $77,600
$104,300
2013
$2,462
$24,800 + $74,100
$98,900
*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
60 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
8,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
866
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10000869000000
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
Dec 3, 2014 • 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.