Great story and half, 3 bedroom home with TONS of updates. On the main floor are natural hard wood floors, the bathroom was completely gutted and updated with ceramic tile, new fixtures, and all new plumbing, two bedrooms with hardwood floors, ceiling fans and large windows for plenty of natural lighting. The 3rd bedroom is upstairs in finished 1/2 story. Outside it a fully privacy fenced in yard, nice deck and patio area perfect for summer entertaining and large two car garage. With in the last few year the following have been updated or replaced: New siding, windows, gutters and roof. New sump pump. Updated kitchen and bathroom. Updated plumbing and electrical. New concrete in garage slab, patio, driveway and sidewalk. A great home with very little maintenance for years to come.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
7,420 sq ftLot Size
$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Matt Shaw• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Bought with Melanee Stanbrough• Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Source:DMMLS #449772
Redfin Estimate
$228,712
$124K since sold in November 2023$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 24.9% higher than the average sale price ($183K) of 6 comparable homes.
Great story and half, 3 bedroom home with TONS of updates. On the main floor are natural hard wood floors, the bathroom was completely gutted and updated with ceramic tile, new fixtures, and all new plumbing, two bedrooms with hardwood floors, ceiling fans and large windows for plenty of natural lighting. The 3rd bedroom is upstairs in finished 1/2 story. Outside it a fully privacy fenced in yard, nice deck and patio area perfect for summer entertaining and large two car garage. With in the last few year the following have been updated or replaced: New siding, windows, gutters and roof. New sump pump. Updated kitchen and bathroom. Updated plumbing and electrical. New concrete in garage slab, patio, driveway and sidewalk. A great home with very little maintenance for years to come.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,622 (+14.1%)
$43,800 + $159,800
$203,600
2024
$3,174 (−2.7%)
$38,100 + $142,300
$180,400
2023
$3,262 (+0.8%)
$38,100 + $142,300
$180,400
2022
$3,236 (+0.2%)
$33,500 + $117,200
$150,700
2021
$3,228 (−11.8%)
$33,500 + $117,200
$150,700
2020
$3,660 (+23.7%)
$33,500 + $117,200
$150,700
2019
$2,958 (+1.0%)
$31,300 + $109,900
$141,200
2018
$2,928 (+11.2%)
$31,300 + $109,900
$141,200
2017
$2,632 (+3.2%)
$27,300 + $82,740
$110,040
2016
$2,550 (+7.3%)
$24,500 + $72,840
$97,340
2013
$2,376
$23,100 + $84,400
$107,500
Tax history for 3943 57th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,622 (+14.1%)
$43,800 + $159,800
$203,600
2024
$3,174 (−2.7%)
$38,100 + $142,300
$180,400
2023
$3,262 (+0.8%)
$38,100 + $142,300
$180,400
2022
$3,236 (+0.2%)
$33,500 + $117,200
$150,700
2021
$3,228 (−11.8%)
$33,500 + $117,200
$150,700
2020
$3,660 (+23.7%)
$33,500 + $117,200
$150,700
2019
$2,958 (+1.0%)
$31,300 + $109,900
$141,200
2018
$2,928 (+11.2%)
$31,300 + $109,900
$141,200
2017
$2,632 (+3.2%)
$27,300 + $82,740
$110,040
2016
$2,550 (+7.3%)
$24,500 + $72,840
$97,340
2013
$2,376
$23,100 + $84,400
$107,500
*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
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
Jun 1, 2016 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Electrical
Plumbing
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 672
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: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AVIATION PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 907
Building Sq. Ft: 1,259
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: N 9 FT LOT 79 & ALL LOT 80 & S 14 FT LOT 81 BLK O AVIATION PARK
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,420
Legal Lot Number: 79
Legal Block Number: O
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.17
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 53
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 907
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,420 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Polk County
APN: 10001088000000
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 21, 2026
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Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$218,000 – $264,000
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