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Off Market Oct 2021 for $197K

$244,660

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875

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3904 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

It will feel so good to be home in this exceptionally cared for 3-bedroom ranch home with all the updates! New kitchen counter and floors, new bathroom flooring, new exterior paint, and new roof just last year. All appliances stay! Three bedrooms are on the main floor; one bedroom has been converted to a formal dining room with access to the perfect deck for backyard hangouts. Head to the lower level and find a 4th nonconforming bedroom, ¾ bathroom, and great family room with bar area. The fully fenced backyard boasts a 2.5 car garage with a great workshop for future projects. Awesome location within walking distance to so many amenities!

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

8,400 sq ftLot Size

$280Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by • Century 21 Signature

Bought with Tammy Sparks • RE/MAX Precision

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•Source:DMMLS #634352

Redfin Estimate

$244,660

$47K since sold in October 2021$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 11.3% higher than the average sale price ($220K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$223,000
A
3 beds2 baths876 sq ft
4133 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$210,500
B
3 beds2 baths994 sq ft
3826 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$236,000
C
3 beds1 bath988 sq ft
3846 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$180,000
D
3 beds2 baths969 sq ft
4127 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$232,000
E
3 beds1 bath952 sq ft
4103 54th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD APR 20, 2026
$237,000
F
3 beds2 baths870 sq ft
3929 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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$1,437/mo

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$242K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

184

1 MoM

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Sale history for 3904 55th St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #634352

Oct 8, 2021

Sold

$197,500

$226/sq ft

Sep 7, 2021

Pending

—

Sep 2, 2021

Relisted

—

Aug 2, 2021

Pending

—

Jul 29, 2021

Listed

$197,500

$226/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 12, 2013

Sold

$130,000

$149/sq ft

DMMLS #420204

Aug 9, 2013

Sold

$129,900

$148/sq ft

Jun 24, 2013

Listed

$129,900

$148/sq ft

+20

Well maintained ranch home with brand new double hung windows and new exterior doors and top of the line storm doors and key-less entry pad. Large living room and kitchen with eat-in-kitchen area. 3 bedrooms on the main floor where one has been converted into formal dining room with sliding door to brand new deck. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Updated bathroom on main floor and 3/4 bathroom in finished lower level. Lower level features bar area, family room and 4th non-conforming bedroom. Extra large fully insulated and soundproof garage can be used for cars and is already set up as a workshop. Yard is almost completely fenced. New privacy fence on the north side. Great, convenient location walking distance from the mall, shops and restaurants. All appliances stay. Furnace, AC and water heater have been replaced in past 10 years.

Public Records

Jun 6, 2005

Sold

$135,500

$155/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,528 (−1.6%)

$47,700 + $178,400

$226,100

2024

$3,584 (−5.5%)

$41,500 + $158,200

$199,700

2023

$3,792 (+0.8%)

$41,500 + $158,200

$199,700

2022

$3,762

$36,500 + $133,300

$169,800

2021

$3,760 (−3.6%)

$36,500 + $133,300

$169,800

2020

$3,902 (+8.4%)

$36,500 + $133,300

$169,800

2019

$3,598 (+1.2%)

$34,000 + $125,300

$159,300

2018

$3,556 (+8.7%)

$34,000 + $125,300

$159,300

2017

$3,272 (+12.4%)

$29,800 + $112,600

$142,400

2016

$2,910 (+7.0%)

$26,700 + $102,800

$129,500

2013

$2,720

$24,900 + $93,300

$118,200

Tax history for 3904 55th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,528 (−1.6%)

$47,700 + $178,400

$226,100

2024

$3,584 (−5.5%)

$41,500 + $158,200

$199,700

2023

$3,792 (+0.8%)

$41,500 + $158,200

$199,700

2022

$3,762

$36,500 + $133,300

$169,800

2021

$3,760 (−3.6%)

$36,500 + $133,300

$169,800

2020

$3,902 (+8.4%)

$36,500 + $133,300

$169,800

2019

$3,598 (+1.2%)

$34,000 + $125,300

$159,300

2018

$3,556 (+8.7%)

$34,000 + $125,300

$159,300

2017

$3,272 (+12.4%)

$29,800 + $112,600

$142,400

2016

$2,910 (+7.0%)

$26,700 + $102,800

$129,500

2013

$2,720

$24,900 + $93,300

$118,200

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

60 ft.

Lot depth

140 ft.

Lot size

8,400 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

875

Year built

1958

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10000997000000

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

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Brick, Frame, Wood Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fully Fenced, Patio, Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio
Other Structures: Storage
Fencing: Chain Link, Wood, Full

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.193
Lot Size Acres: 0.193
Lot Size Dimensions: 60x140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 600
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,508.74

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 875
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000997000000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Moore Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

2/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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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$233,000 – $282,000

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Home values near 3904 55th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3849 55th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 826 Sq. Ft.	$215,834
3909 55th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 826 Sq. Ft.	$198,377

Address	Redfin Estimate
3905 55th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1487 Sq. Ft.	$257,840
3845 55th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$151,877

Address	Redfin Estimate
3848 55th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1144 Sq. Ft.	$233,106
3908 55th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 826 Sq. Ft.	$217,297

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