SOLD SEP 26, 2025

Off Market Sep 2025 for $160K

$197,929

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,157/mo

•

768

sq ft

3944 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

0.29 acresLot Size

$258Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Sheila Thomas • Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Contact: 515-707-3378

Bought with Pennie Carroll • Pennie Carroll & Associates

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•Source:DMMLS #724399

Redfin Estimate

$197,929

$38K since sold in September 2025$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 40.3% higher than the average sale price ($141K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$160,000
A
2 beds1 bath884 sq ft
4127 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
4000 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$248,000
B
2 beds2 baths816 sq ft
4000 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$75,000
C
2 beds1 bath786 sq ft
3946 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$63,000
D
2 beds1 bath714 sq ft
3921 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$175,000
E
2 beds1 bath793 sq ft
3906 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$125,300
F
2 beds1 bath672 sq ft
4141 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$242K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

184

1 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 13 HRS AGO
$245,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,119 sq ft
1900 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
NEW 15 HRS AGO
$375,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,734 sq ft
3909 Adams Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
NEW 18 HRS AGO
$239,900
3 beds2 baths1,289 sq ft
2824 44th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
NEW 22 HRS AGO
$174,900
2 beds1 bath792 sq ft
1807 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$326,000
3 beds2 baths1,932 sq ft
2024 35th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$165,000
2 beds1 bath864 sq ft
1625 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$279,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,415 sq ft
3711 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$129,500
3 beds1 bath874 sq ft
2527 Adams Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$274,900
3 beds1 bath1,010 sq ft
4306 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$225,000
3 beds1 bath980 sq ft
1608 45th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Sale history for 3944 53rd St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #724399

Sep 26, 2025

Sold

$160,000

$208/sq ft

Aug 18, 2025

Pending

—

Aug 15, 2025

Listed

$155,000

$202/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 27, 2020

Sold

$125,000

$163/sq ft

DMMLS #612811

Oct 15, 2020

Sold

$124,900

$163/sq ft

Sep 2, 2020

Pending

—

Aug 29, 2020

Relisted

—

Aug 29, 2020

Pending

—

Aug 27, 2020

Listed

$124,900

$163/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 8, 2020

Sold

$65,000

$85/sq ft

DMMLS #396998

May 15, 2012

Sold

$77,500

$101/sq ft

Mar 2, 2012

Listed

$79,900

$104/sq ft

Move in ready! Fresh paint inside & out. LARGE living room. Spacious eat-in kitchen. Good sized bedrooms. Laundry ROOM. BIG YARD . 289 ACRES (90 x 140) with 2 storage sheds & a big 2 car garage! NFC financing is available on this home. Up to $10,000 forgiveable loan for improvements such as new A/C, driveway, just to name a few. You might also be eligible for NFC's $2500 grant for closing costs as well. Great home in a great location! (All appliances are negotiable)

Public Records

May 16, 2007

Sold

$73,000

$95/sq ft

DMMLS #303194

May 15, 2007

Sold

$72,900

$95/sq ft

Mar 30, 2007

Listed

$74,900

$98/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,728 (+2.0%)

$52,600 + $101,600

$154,200

2024

$2,674 (−2.4%)

$45,800 + $90,100

$135,900

2023

$2,740 (+0.7%)

$45,800 + $90,100

$135,900

2022

$2,720 (+15.9%)

$40,200 + $76,100

$116,300

2021

$2,346 (+6.3%)

$40,200 + $76,100

$116,300

2020

$2,208 (+10.7%)

$40,200 + $76,100

$116,300

2019

$1,994 (+1.3%)

$37,500 + $56,500

$94,000

2018

$1,968 (+9.3%)

$37,500 + $56,500

$94,000

2017

$1,800 (+5.9%)

$32,900 + $49,800

$82,700

2016

$1,700 (+8.0%)

$29,400 + $45,700

$75,100

2013

$1,574

$27,900 + $44,800

$72,700

Tax history for 3944 53rd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,728 (+2.0%)

$52,600 + $101,600

$154,200

2024

$2,674 (−2.4%)

$45,800 + $90,100

$135,900

2023

$2,740 (+0.7%)

$45,800 + $90,100

$135,900

2022

$2,720 (+15.9%)

$40,200 + $76,100

$116,300

2021

$2,346 (+6.3%)

$40,200 + $76,100

$116,300

2020

$2,208 (+10.7%)

$40,200 + $76,100

$116,300

2019

$1,994 (+1.3%)

$37,500 + $56,500

$94,000

2018

$1,968 (+9.3%)

$37,500 + $56,500

$94,000

2017

$1,800 (+5.9%)

$32,900 + $49,800

$82,700

2016

$1,700 (+8.0%)

$29,400 + $45,700

$75,100

2013

$1,574

$27,900 + $44,800

$72,700

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

90 ft.

Lot depth

140 ft.

Lot size

0.29 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

768

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10000885000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Laundry Information
Features: Main Level

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Other Features: Dining Area

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 1
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fully Fenced, Storage
Other Structures: Storage
Fencing: Wood, Full

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.289
Lot Size Acres: 0.289
Lot Size Dimensions: 90X140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: RES

Property Information
Foundation Details: Block, Slab

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,728

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.: 768
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000885000000

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 • 0.5mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

3/10

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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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Des Moines, IA • 50310

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Estimated sale price

$189,000 – $228,000

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Home values near 3944 53rd St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3948 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$198,051
3916 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$167,327

Address	Redfin Estimate
3936 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$182,839
3928 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1140 Sq. Ft.	$164,358

Address	Redfin Estimate
3914 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 808 Sq. Ft.	$173,586
3945 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 675 Sq. Ft.	$199,669

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