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Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$214Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by • Iowa Realty Altoona
Listed by • Iowa Realty Altoona
Bought with Kenneth Mwirichia• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source:DMMLS #507525
Redfin Estimate
$221,968
$62K since sold in October 2023$4,000 since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 26.5% higher than the average sale price ($176K) of 6 comparable homes.
Enjoy this new listing close to Merle Hay as your own home. Leave your car parked in your 1 car garage and walk to the corner and hop on a handy metro bus to your destination. The home has newer windows, siding, storm doors, and furnace.
Public Records
Jul 28, 2009
Sold
$123,500
$119/sq ft
DMMLS #344626
Jul 24, 2009
Sold
$123,250
$119/sq ft
Apr 7, 2009
Listed
$125,000
$121/sq ft
+9
COMFORTABLE, ONE AND A HALF STORY, 3 BEDROOM WITH REMODELED VERY SHARP LOOKING TILE BATH. NEW KITCHEN FLOORING, MOST KITCHEN APPLIANCES REPLACED WITHIN LAST 3 YEARS. NEW ROOF 2007, FRESH PAINT AND REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS. THERMAL DOUBLE PANE WINDOWS AND A WATERPROOFED BASEMENT. THE ATTACHED GARAGE HAS ROOM FOR VEHICLE, MOWERS AND TOYS. NICELY SHADED FRONT YARD WITH FRONT PORCH SWING. A GOOD SIZED DECK OVERLOOKS FENCED BACK YARD WITH GARDEN.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,778 (+4.7%)
$47,700 + $146,200
$193,900
2025
$3,610 (+8.3%)
$47,700 + $146,200
$193,900
2024
$3,332 (−1.7%)
$41,500 + $138,300
$179,800
2023
$3,388 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $138,300
$179,800
2022
$3,360 (−0.1%)
$36,500 + $116,100
$152,600
2021
$3,364 (−3.6%)
$36,500 + $116,100
$152,600
2020
$3,490 (+9.1%)
$36,500 + $116,100
$152,600
2019
$3,200 (+1.2%)
$34,000 + $109,400
$143,400
2018
$3,162 (+8.6%)
$34,000 + $109,400
$143,400
2017
$2,912 (+13.2%)
$29,800 + $97,800
$127,600
2016
$2,572 (+7.2%)
$26,700 + $89,500
$116,200
2013
$2,400
$23,900 + $81,600
$105,500
Tax history for 3849 52nd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,778 (+4.7%)
$47,700 + $146,200
$193,900
2025
$3,610 (+8.3%)
$47,700 + $146,200
$193,900
2024
$3,332 (−1.7%)
$41,500 + $138,300
$179,800
2023
$3,388 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $138,300
$179,800
2022
$3,360 (−0.1%)
$36,500 + $116,100
$152,600
2021
$3,364 (−3.6%)
$36,500 + $116,100
$152,600
2020
$3,490 (+9.1%)
$36,500 + $116,100
$152,600
2019
$3,200 (+1.2%)
$34,000 + $109,400
$143,400
2018
$3,162 (+8.6%)
$34,000 + $109,400
$143,400
2017
$2,912 (+13.2%)
$29,800 + $97,800
$127,600
2016
$2,572 (+7.2%)
$26,700 + $89,500
$116,200
2013
$2,400
$23,900 + $81,600
$105,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 768
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AVIATION PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,037
Building Sq. Ft: 2,113
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: LOTS 62 & 63 BLK J AVIATION PARK
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 308
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,400
Legal Lot Number: 62
Legal Block Number: J
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.193
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,037
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000826000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$211,000 – $256,000
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