Great location with this 3 bedroom 1.5 story in Des Moines. This home offers a wonderful front porch, a nice size living room that leads into the dining area that has hardwood floors. Plus a huge kitchen with plenty of counter space and cabinets. Upstairs features 3 nice size bedrooms. AC about 5 years old, roof on the house done this year and windows back in 2007. Backyard there is a great deck for relaxing or hanging out and a 2 car detached garage.
What a value on this updated home on 3 lots. All appliances included. New furnace, air conditioner and water heater in 2005. New kitchen cabinets and wood laminate floors. New heavy gauge siding and windows. Close to bus route, Merle Hay Mall, Super Target, Dahls. A rare find at this price with this location.
Public Records
Aug 23, 2006
Sold
$130,000
$113/sq ft
DMMLS #280263
Apr 14, 2006
Listed
$144,900
$126/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,378 (+2.1%)
$47,700 + $142,900
$190,600
2024
$3,310 (−3.3%)
$41,500 + $126,800
$168,300
2023
$3,422 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $126,800
$168,300
2022
$3,396 (−0.2%)
$36,500 + $108,700
$145,200
2021
$3,402 (−3.7%)
$36,500 + $108,700
$145,200
2020
$3,534 (+7.9%)
$36,500 + $108,700
$145,200
2019
$3,276 (+1.0%)
$34,000 + $102,300
$136,300
2018
$3,242 (+9.5%)
$34,000 + $102,300
$136,300
2017
$2,962 (+5.3%)
$29,800 + $92,100
$121,900
2016
$2,812 (+6.5%)
$26,700 + $82,800
$109,500
2013
$2,640
$25,300 + $80,500
$105,800
Tax history for 3900 53rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,378 (+2.1%)
$47,700 + $142,900
$190,600
2024
$3,310 (−3.3%)
$41,500 + $126,800
$168,300
2023
$3,422 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $126,800
$168,300
2022
$3,396 (−0.2%)
$36,500 + $108,700
$145,200
2021
$3,402 (−3.7%)
$36,500 + $108,700
$145,200
2020
$3,534 (+7.9%)
$36,500 + $108,700
$145,200
2019
$3,276 (+1.0%)
$34,000 + $102,300
$136,300
2018
$3,242 (+9.5%)
$34,000 + $102,300
$136,300
2017
$2,962 (+5.3%)
$29,800 + $92,100
$121,900
2016
$2,812 (+6.5%)
$26,700 + $82,800
$109,500
2013
$2,640
$25,300 + $80,500
$105,800
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
8,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,149
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10000898000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 21, 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
May 28, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
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