Walking into this home you will notice tons of natural daylight in a very beautiful living room with hardwood floors. The hardwood continues into both bedrooms. Bathroom is light and airy with a nice glass block window. The Gigantic kitchen and dining area are fantastic. The basement is partially finished with a ¾ bath, Large non conforming bedroom and work out room. Outside you will notice how large the yard is. The 1+ detached garage is perfect for your handyman…. .attached you will find a 15x16 work room.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$256Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kathy Swanson• RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with Lindsay Miller Collison• Iowa Realty Waukee
Source:DMMLS #512329
Redfin Estimate
$221,086
$71K since sold in May 2022$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 10.1% higher than the average sale price ($201K) of 6 comparable homes.
Walking into this home you will notice tons of natural daylight in a very beautiful living room with hardwood floors. The hardwood continues into both bedrooms. Bathroom is light and airy with a nice glass block window. The Gigantic kitchen and dining area are fantastic. The basement is partially finished with a ¾ bath, Large non conforming bedroom and work out room. Outside you will notice how large the yard is. The 1+ detached garage is perfect for your handyman…. .attached you will find a 15x16 work room.
Public Records
Nov 7, 2013
Sold
$104,500
$121/sq ft
DMMLS #426193
Oct 30, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Oct 15, 2013
Listed
$112,900
$131/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 17, 2006
Sold
$107,000
$124/sq ft
DMMLS #274293
Jan 18, 2006
Listed
$107,000
$124/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,492 (+2.0%)
$52,600 + $144,700
$197,300
2024
$3,422 (−2.0%)
$45,800 + $128,100
$173,900
2023
$3,492 (+7.2%)
$45,800 + $128,100
$173,900
2022
$3,256 (+0.1%)
$40,200 + $108,000
$148,200
2021
$3,252 (−3.6%)
$40,200 + $108,000
$148,200
2020
$3,372 (+8.6%)
$40,200 + $108,000
$148,200
2019
$3,104 (+1.2%)
$37,500 + $101,400
$138,900
2018
$3,066 (+8.9%)
$37,500 + $101,400
$138,900
2017
$2,816 (+8.1%)
$32,900 + $91,100
$124,000
2016
$2,604 (+6.9%)
$29,400 + $83,200
$112,600
2013
$2,436
$27,400 + $79,300
$106,700
Tax history for 3903 53rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,492 (+2.0%)
$52,600 + $144,700
$197,300
2024
$3,422 (−2.0%)
$45,800 + $128,100
$173,900
2023
$3,492 (+7.2%)
$45,800 + $128,100
$173,900
2022
$3,256 (+0.1%)
$40,200 + $108,000
$148,200
2021
$3,252 (−3.6%)
$40,200 + $108,000
$148,200
2020
$3,372 (+8.6%)
$40,200 + $108,000
$148,200
2019
$3,104 (+1.2%)
$37,500 + $101,400
$138,900
2018
$3,066 (+8.9%)
$37,500 + $101,400
$138,900
2017
$2,816 (+8.1%)
$32,900 + $91,100
$124,000
2016
$2,604 (+6.9%)
$29,400 + $83,200
$112,600
2013
$2,436
$27,400 + $79,300
$106,700
*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: 864
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AVIATION PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 864
Building Sq. Ft: 1,296
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOTS 63-64 & 65 BLK K AVIATION PARK
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 352
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,600
Legal Lot Number: 63
Legal Block Number: K
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.289
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 90
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 864
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000870000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
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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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Estimated sale price
$211,000 – $255,000
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