This charming ranch offers space, updates, and versatility—perfect for today’s lifestyle! Inside you’ll find two large bedrooms on the main level, a full bath, and a cozy family room with beautiful LVP flooring and a unique detailed ceiling. The updated kitchen features subway tile backsplash and all appliances stay, making it truly move-in ready. The second-story dormer suite is a standout feature—an expansive bedroom and full bath complete with a striking stone fireplace (electric log) for warmth and ambiance. It’s the perfect private retreat, guest suite, or creative space. Downstairs, the lower level includes a comfortable family room, laundry area, and plenty of storage. The home sits on a spacious 90x140 lot, offering room for play, gardening, or entertaining. A 24x26 detached garage provides excellent space for vehicles, hobbies, or workshop needs. Recent updates include newer windows (2012), water heater (2023), and roof (2021)—plus tasteful interior improvements that blend character with comfort. This home is a wonderful blend of charm and practicality with room to grow. Whether you’re looking for your first home or ready to spread out, this property offers flexibility, value, and warmth at every turn.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$204Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Melanee Stanbrough• Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
An updated and surprisingly large home -1719 SF according to 2009 sale appraisal. Home sits on a 90 x 140 lot with a large 24 x 26 garage. The rooms are spacious - bedrooms would probably fit more than one youngster. The dormer master suite has a full bath and an attractive real stone fireplace surround (electric log). The basement includes a family room with bar-sink waiting to be hooked up by new owners. There is a large 3/4 bath & laundry room combination and storage room too. All kitchen and laundry appliances stay with the house. This house had new windows installed in 2010. New furnace and water heater in 2009. Roof was replaced in 2007, according to previous seller. Moore Elementary school, about 4 blocks from the home, is being remodeled and will open fall 2015. It is the first International Baccalaureate World school in northwest Des Moines. Meredith and Hoover are also BWI schools.
DMMLS #352178
Nov 3, 2009
Sold
$148,000
$106/sq ft
Aug 14, 2009
Listed
$149,900
$107/sq ft
+9
Must get inside-very large rooms. Seller says sq. ft. approx 1700. Assessor will re-measure soon. Brand new master bath; new tile, carpet & paint. Everything redecorated in pretty and neutral tones. Newer roof and front deck. Large flat lot-great for playing & gardening.
Public Records
May 8, 2008
Sold
$92,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,256 (+2.2%)
$52,600 + $198,300
$250,900
2024
$4,166 (+0.4%)
$45,800 + $176,400
$222,200
2023
$4,150 (+0.8%)
$45,800 + $176,400
$222,200
2022
$4,118 (−0.3%)
$40,200 + $144,800
$185,000
2021
$4,130 (−3.6%)
$40,200 + $144,800
$185,000
2020
$4,286 (+8.7%)
$40,200 + $144,800
$185,000
2019
$3,944 (+1.1%)
$37,500 + $136,600
$174,100
2018
$3,900 (+8.3%)
$37,500 + $136,600
$174,100
2017
$3,600 (+6.4%)
$32,900 + $122,400
$155,300
2016
$3,382 (+6.9%)
$29,400 + $112,200
$141,600
2013
$3,164
$27,800 + $108,200
$136,000
Tax history for 3924 54th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,256 (+2.2%)
$52,600 + $198,300
$250,900
2024
$4,166 (+0.4%)
$45,800 + $176,400
$222,200
2023
$4,150 (+0.8%)
$45,800 + $176,400
$222,200
2022
$4,118 (−0.3%)
$40,200 + $144,800
$185,000
2021
$4,130 (−3.6%)
$40,200 + $144,800
$185,000
2020
$4,286 (+8.7%)
$40,200 + $144,800
$185,000
2019
$3,944 (+1.1%)
$37,500 + $136,600
$174,100
2018
$3,900 (+8.3%)
$37,500 + $136,600
$174,100
2017
$3,600 (+6.4%)
$32,900 + $122,400
$155,300
2016
$3,382 (+6.9%)
$29,400 + $112,200
$141,600
2013
$3,164
$27,800 + $108,200
$136,000
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
90 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,397
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10000939000000
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
Nov 10, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
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