This three bedroom home has many updates and special features. The living room and two of the bedrooms on the main level have hardwood flooring. When you enter the front door you will see the living room with a vaulted ceiling and an open floor plan including the living room and kitchen area. The bathroom has a whirlpool jet tub. There are newer windows on the main floor and a new egress window in the lower level which is in the third bedroom. The bonus room off the kitchen adds living square footage which is not indicated on the assessor's page. This room adds room to the kitchen and has some built ins for extra cabinet space. The attached garage is larger than most single garages. It has a garage door in front and in the back! The basement is mostly finished with a family room and a bedroom. Lots of storage in the utility room plus the storage sheds in the back yard. Enjoy the outside on your front deck or back patio. New driveway, light fixtures, and interior paint!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$288Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Marlene Thatcher• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Estate Property. Sale is subject to court approval plus the approval of DHS. Investment opportunity. This property is being sold "AS IS". The basement of this two bedroom home could be easily finished to include a third bedroom and additional bath. The main level of the home has hardwood flooring. the storage sheds in the backyard will stay with the home and adds plenty of storage space.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,688 (+2.3%)
$47,700 + $115,700
$163,400
2024
$2,628 (−3.7%)
$41,500 + $102,600
$144,100
2023
$2,730 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $102,600
$144,100
2022
$2,708
$36,500 + $88,200
$124,700
2021
$2,706 (−3.5%)
$36,500 + $88,200
$124,700
2020
$2,804 (+7.9%)
$36,500 + $88,200
$124,700
2019
$2,598 (+1.2%)
$34,000 + $83,000
$117,000
2018
$2,566 (+3.2%)
$34,000 + $83,000
$117,000
2017
$2,486 (+19.1%)
$29,800 + $75,400
$105,200
2016
$2,088 (+8.5%)
$26,700 + $65,200
$91,900
2013
$1,924
$24,800 + $62,500
$87,300
Tax history for 3941 53rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,688 (+2.3%)
$47,700 + $115,700
$163,400
2024
$2,628 (−3.7%)
$41,500 + $102,600
$144,100
2023
$2,730 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $102,600
$144,100
2022
$2,708
$36,500 + $88,200
$124,700
2021
$2,706 (−3.5%)
$36,500 + $88,200
$124,700
2020
$2,804 (+7.9%)
$36,500 + $88,200
$124,700
2019
$2,598 (+1.2%)
$34,000 + $83,000
$117,000
2018
$2,566 (+3.2%)
$34,000 + $83,000
$117,000
2017
$2,486 (+19.1%)
$29,800 + $75,400
$105,200
2016
$2,088 (+8.5%)
$26,700 + $65,200
$91,900
2013
$1,924
$24,800 + $62,500
$87,300
*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
60 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
8,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
675
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10000880000000
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
Jun 23, 2016 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Electrical
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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Frame
Exterior Features
Security Features: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.193
Lot Size Acres: 0.193
Lot Size Dimensions: 60X140
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1-60
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,478
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 675
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000880000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Hoover High School
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