3909 52nd St is a 1,008 square foot house on a 6,300 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on February 22, 2016 for $98,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $158,438.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
6,300 sq ftLot Size
$157Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$158,438
$60K since sold in February 2016$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 25.1% lower than the average sale price ($212K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Nov 3, 2015 • Final
Tidemark import - sap
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 672
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AVIATION PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,008
Building Sq. Ft: 1,680
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: N 1/2 LOT 67 & ALL LOT 68 BLK J AVIATION PARK
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,300
Legal Lot Number: 67
Legal Block Number: J
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.145
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 45
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,300 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Polk County
APN: 10000829000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$151,000 – $183,000
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