This is the perfect starter home! This three bedroom one bath home has been well cared for. It has a large yard that's fully fenced in, one stall detached garage, 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. There is the potential for a second bathroom in the basement. It's in a great location, close to a lot of shopping, restaurants, and only 5 minutes from interstate 80.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6083986
Sep 27, 2021
Sold
$138,000
Sep 27, 2021
Sold
$138,000
Aug 13, 2021
Pending
—
Aug 5, 2021
Listed
$129,900
Aug 5, 2021
Listed
$129,900
+5
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,700 (+2.0%)
$24,800 + $127,900
$152,700
2024
$2,646 (−2.7%)
$21,600 + $112,900
$134,500
2023
$2,720 (+9.2%)
$21,600 + $112,900
$134,500
2022
$2,490 (+0.4%)
$19,000 + $96,400
$115,400
2021
$2,480 (−3.6%)
$19,000 + $96,400
$115,400
2020
$2,572 (+7.9%)
$19,000 + $96,400
$115,400
2019
$2,384 (+1.3%)
$17,700 + $90,300
$108,000
2018
$2,354 (+9.2%)
$17,700 + $90,300
$108,000
2017
$2,156 (+5.7%)
$15,500 + $81,700
$97,200
2016
$2,040 (+7.4%)
$13,900 + $74,300
$88,200
2013
$1,900
$13,200 + $72,300
$85,500
Tax history for 3936 53rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,700 (+2.0%)
$24,800 + $127,900
$152,700
2024
$2,646 (−2.7%)
$21,600 + $112,900
$134,500
2023
$2,720 (+9.2%)
$21,600 + $112,900
$134,500
2022
$2,490 (+0.4%)
$19,000 + $96,400
$115,400
2021
$2,480 (−3.6%)
$19,000 + $96,400
$115,400
2020
$2,572 (+7.9%)
$19,000 + $96,400
$115,400
2019
$2,384 (+1.3%)
$17,700 + $90,300
$108,000
2018
$2,354 (+9.2%)
$17,700 + $90,300
$108,000
2017
$2,156 (+5.7%)
$15,500 + $81,700
$97,200
2016
$2,040 (+7.4%)
$13,900 + $74,300
$88,200
2013
$1,900
$13,200 + $72,300
$85,500
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
30 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
4,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
964
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10000889000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: Full
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Extra Room 1, Extra Room 2, Extra Room 3, Extra Room 4, Extra Room 5, Extra Room 6
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 964
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.096
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,572
Tax Year: 2021
Tax With Assessments: $2,572
Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City Water/Connected
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Fuel: Natural Gas
Location
School Information
High School District: Des Moines Independent
School District Number: 1737
School District Phone: 515-242-7911
Location Information
Directions: From Merle Hay Road south, turn left onto Madison Street, then right onto 53rd Street. House is on the right
Map Coordinate: -
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 964
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Polk County
APN: 10000889000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Levels: One
Showing Information
Owners Name: Mallette Jeanette M
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$174,000 – $211,000
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