Nicely updated ranch with all new vinyl siding and most of the windows replaced, fully remodeled kitchen, fully remodeled bathrooms, new tile floors and refinished hardwoods on the main level, new paint throughout, new electrical panel, updated electrical in detached garage, and new carpet in basement. Two bedrooms with full bath and living room to the front of the main level. Walk thru the updated kitchen to large eating area, past the brand new 1st floor laundry hookups, to the 3rd bedroom and full bath in the back of the house which could make a nice master suite! Downstairs there's a 2nd living room, 4th non-conforming bedroom, plus lots of storage room. Detached 1.5 car garage, patio, storage shed, and lots of space to play outside! Close to Merle Hay Mall and all the amenities of Merly Hay Rd, and walking distance to elementary. Come and see!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$226Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Benjamin Bjorholm• 1 Percent Lists Evolution
Bought with Jennifer Radnich• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Welcome home to this 3 bedroom ranch on Des Moines northwest side. This home is well cared for inside and out! The Kitchen holds a generous amount of countertop and cabinet space. The basement has been partially finished w/ plenty of room for storage and a family room. Detached one car garage is great for keeping your vehicle out of the elements. Short walking distance of Moore Elementary, Meredith Middle School and Hoover High School makes this a great house for a family with kids and easy access to all your daily amenities is a major plus. Check out this home today and make it yours!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,384 (+2.2%)
$47,700 + $155,100
$202,800
2024
$3,312 (−2.6%)
$41,500 + $137,300
$178,800
2023
$3,400 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $137,300
$178,800
2022
$3,372
$36,500 + $116,600
$153,100
2021
$3,372 (−3.6%)
$36,500 + $116,600
$153,100
2020
$3,498 (+17.5%)
$36,500 + $116,600
$153,100
2019
$2,976 (+4.0%)
$34,000 + $109,700
$143,700
2018
$2,862 (+8.0%)
$34,000 + $109,700
$143,700
2017
$2,650 (+8.5%)
$29,800 + $86,500
$116,300
2016
$2,442 (+6.9%)
$26,700 + $79,800
$106,500
2013
$2,284
$24,800 + $75,800
$100,600
Tax history for 3922 52nd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,384 (+2.2%)
$47,700 + $155,100
$202,800
2024
$3,312 (−2.6%)
$41,500 + $137,300
$178,800
2023
$3,400 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $137,300
$178,800
2022
$3,372
$36,500 + $116,600
$153,100
2021
$3,372 (−3.6%)
$36,500 + $116,600
$153,100
2020
$3,498 (+17.5%)
$36,500 + $116,600
$153,100
2019
$2,976 (+4.0%)
$34,000 + $109,700
$143,700
2018
$2,862 (+8.0%)
$34,000 + $109,700
$143,700
2017
$2,650 (+8.5%)
$29,800 + $86,500
$116,300
2016
$2,442 (+6.9%)
$26,700 + $79,800
$106,500
2013
$2,284
$24,800 + $75,800
$100,600
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
8,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,036
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10000842000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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
May 30, 2018 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
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: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Dining Area, Window Treatments
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio, Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio
Other Structures: Storage
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
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: R1-60
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 400
Foundation Details: Poured
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,094
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: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,036
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000842000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$223,000 – $269,000
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