Completely updated home in the Merle Hay neighborhood with nearly 1200 finished sq ft. Updates include all new windows, new AC, all new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, refinished hardwood floors, new tile, and all new paint. There is plenty of storage in the home with a large attic and the master bedroom has 2 closets and a wall of built ins. The basement is finished with a large family room, a 3/4 bath and laundry room combo, and also has a perimeter waterproof system with a lifetime warranty. The backyard is fully fenced in and has a 1.5 car garage and separate shed for storage. All this and the home comes with a AHS home warranty.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
7,420 sq ftLot Size
$286Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Nick Stephenson• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Bought with Ginger Atcheson• EXIT Realty & Associates
Source:DMMLS #529508
Redfin Estimate
$197,095
$18K since sold in July 2022$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 39.8% higher than the average sale price ($141K) of 6 comparable homes.
Completely updated home in the Merle Hay neighborhood with nearly 1200 finished sq ft. Updates include all new windows, new AC, all new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, refinished hardwood floors, new tile, and all new paint. There is plenty of storage in the home with a large attic and the master bedroom has 2 closets and a wall of built ins. The basement is finished with a large family room, a 3/4 bath and laundry room combo, and also has a perimeter waterproof system with a lifetime warranty. The backyard is fully fenced in and has a 1.5 car garage and separate shed for storage. All this and the home comes with a AHS home warranty.
DMMLS #514149
Jun 3, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Mar 25, 2016
Listed
$119,900
$174/sq ft
DMMLS #447688
Oct 28, 2015
Sold
$52,500
$76/sq ft
Jan 22, 2015
Listed
$49,900
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,652 (+2.2%)
$43,800 + $117,900
$161,700
2024
$2,594 (−10.3%)
$38,100 + $104,200
$142,300
2023
$2,892 (+0.8%)
$38,100 + $104,200
$142,300
2022
$2,870
$33,500 + $89,200
$122,700
2021
$2,870 (−3.8%)
$33,500 + $89,200
$122,700
2020
$2,982 (+7.7%)
$33,500 + $89,200
$122,700
2019
$2,770 (+20.7%)
$31,300 + $83,700
$115,000
2018
$2,294 (+8.4%)
$31,300 + $83,700
$115,000
2017
$2,116 (+26.3%)
$27,300 + $58,900
$86,200
2016
$1,676 (+7.6%)
$24,500 + $53,700
$78,200
2013
$1,558
$23,100 + $52,000
$75,100
Tax history for 3905 57th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,652 (+2.2%)
$43,800 + $117,900
$161,700
2024
$2,594 (−10.3%)
$38,100 + $104,200
$142,300
2023
$2,892 (+0.8%)
$38,100 + $104,200
$142,300
2022
$2,870
$33,500 + $89,200
$122,700
2021
$2,870 (−3.8%)
$33,500 + $89,200
$122,700
2020
$2,982 (+7.7%)
$33,500 + $89,200
$122,700
2019
$2,770 (+20.7%)
$31,300 + $83,700
$115,000
2018
$2,294 (+8.4%)
$31,300 + $83,700
$115,000
2017
$2,116 (+26.3%)
$27,300 + $58,900
$86,200
2016
$1,676 (+7.6%)
$24,500 + $53,700
$78,200
2013
$1,558
$23,100 + $52,000
$75,100
*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: 688
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AVIATION PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 688
Building Sq. Ft: 876
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: N 6 FT LOT 63 & ALL LOT 64 & S 17 FT LOT 65 BLK O AVIATION PARK
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 280
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,420
Legal Lot Number: 63
Legal Block Number: O
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.17
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 53
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 688
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,420 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10001079000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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
$188,000 – $227,000
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