This sweet family has outgrown their home so its time to find it a new owner! Cute kitchen with side door access to yard has a nice pantry. Yard has2 car detached garage and a privacy fence. Owners have removed gated section across driveway for easy garage access, but are happy to re-install if buyers want completely fenced yard. Attic has 168 sq ft of finish and is perfect as a children's play area or gaming space. Home has all new windows, new Pex waterlines throughout and a new water heater in 2018. Bathroom has had a recent update!
Location, Location. This home located in the Merle Hay area has been completely redone. Near 1000 sq ft finished. New windows, new foundation, new flooring, new kitchen and bath all this and much more.
DMMLS #406726
Dec 28, 2012
Sold
$25,000
$30/sq ft
Sep 12, 2012
Listed
$49,900
$59/sq ft
+5
Single-level home with beautiful hardwood floors. Half-story is semi-finished. Home has a two-car garage and a nice fenced yard in a great location. Call List Realtor for details.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,080 (+2.1%)
$43,800 + $130,600
$174,400
2024
$3,018 (−2.2%)
$38,100 + $115,300
$153,400
2023
$3,086 (+0.8%)
$38,100 + $115,300
$153,400
2022
$3,062
$33,500 + $97,400
$130,900
2021
$3,062 (+3.7%)
$33,500 + $97,400
$130,900
2020
$2,952 (+8.1%)
$33,500 + $97,400
$130,900
2019
$2,730 (+1.2%)
$31,300 + $91,400
$122,700
2018
$2,698 (+9.1%)
$31,300 + $91,400
$122,700
2017
$2,472 (+6.6%)
$27,300 + $82,800
$110,100
2016
$2,320 (+43.4%)
$24,500 + $75,400
$99,900
2013
$1,618
$23,100 + $72,900
$96,000
Tax history for 3919 57th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,080 (+2.1%)
$43,800 + $130,600
$174,400
2024
$3,018 (−2.2%)
$38,100 + $115,300
$153,400
2023
$3,086 (+0.8%)
$38,100 + $115,300
$153,400
2022
$3,062
$33,500 + $97,400
$130,900
2021
$3,062 (+3.7%)
$33,500 + $97,400
$130,900
2020
$2,952 (+8.1%)
$33,500 + $97,400
$130,900
2019
$2,730 (+1.2%)
$31,300 + $91,400
$122,700
2018
$2,698 (+9.1%)
$31,300 + $91,400
$122,700
2017
$2,472 (+6.6%)
$27,300 + $82,800
$110,100
2016
$2,320 (+43.4%)
$24,500 + $75,400
$99,900
2013
$1,618
$23,100 + $72,900
$96,000
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
53 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,420 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
840
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10001082000000
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
Apr 10, 2013 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Addition
Electrical
Plumbing
Remodel
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
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Has Home Warranty
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fully Fenced, Patio, Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio
Other Structures: Storage
Fencing: Wood, Full
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Lot Size Dimensions: 53X140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,340.25
Tax Year: 2019
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: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 840
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,420 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Polk County
APN: 10001082000000
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
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
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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
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$189,000 – $228,000
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