Two bedroom ranch in fantastic location north of Douglas. Close to schools, bus and shopping. Water may not be turned on. Purchaser should utilize alternative means to determine plumbing condition during this period, such as an air pressure test.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$184Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jami Bassman Ahart
Bought with Kevin Kelsey• Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Source:DMMLS #320656
Redfin Estimate
$121,399
$58K since sold in July 2025$3,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 3.9% lower than the average sale price ($126K) of 6 comparable homes.
Two bedroom ranch in fantastic location north of Douglas. Close to schools, bus and shopping. Water may not be turned on. Purchaser should utilize alternative means to determine plumbing condition during this period, such as an air pressure test.
Public Records
Sep 12, 2005
Sold
$99,000
$150/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,616 (+2.0%)
$47,700 + $100,400
$148,100
2024
$2,564 (−3.0%)
$41,500 + $88,800
$130,300
2023
$2,644 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $88,800
$130,300
2022
$2,624 (−4.4%)
$36,500 + $75,700
$112,200
2021
$2,745 (+0.8%)
$36,500 + $75,700
$112,200
2020
$2,724 (+7.6%)
$36,500 + $75,700
$112,200
2019
$2,532 (+1.0%)
$34,000 + $71,100
$105,100
2018
$2,506 (+8.6%)
$34,000 + $71,100
$105,100
2017
$2,308 (+7.3%)
$29,800 + $64,400
$94,200
2016
$2,150 (+6.8%)
$26,700 + $58,600
$85,300
2013
$2,014
$24,800 + $56,100
$80,900
Tax history for 3930 52nd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,616 (+2.0%)
$47,700 + $100,400
$148,100
2024
$2,564 (−3.0%)
$41,500 + $88,800
$130,300
2023
$2,644 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $88,800
$130,300
2022
$2,624 (−4.4%)
$36,500 + $75,700
$112,200
2021
$2,745 (+0.8%)
$36,500 + $75,700
$112,200
2020
$2,724 (+7.6%)
$36,500 + $75,700
$112,200
2019
$2,532 (+1.0%)
$34,000 + $71,100
$105,100
2018
$2,506 (+8.6%)
$34,000 + $71,100
$105,100
2017
$2,308 (+7.3%)
$29,800 + $64,400
$94,200
2016
$2,150 (+6.8%)
$26,700 + $58,600
$85,300
2013
$2,014
$24,800 + $56,100
$80,900
*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
Jun 29, 2016 • 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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 660
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
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: Composition
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AVIATION PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 660
Building Sq. Ft: 1,120
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOTS 7 & 8 BLK K AVIATION PARK
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 240
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,400
Legal Lot Number: 7
Legal Block Number: K
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.193
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 660
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000840000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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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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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$116,000 – $140,000
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