Charming home with lots of space! This home features an addition off the back of the home with vaulted ceilings - perfect for a spacious family room. An additional living space is located near the front of the home along with a bright and airy kitchen and dining room with plenty of windows and natural light. The main floor also has 2 bedrooms and a large full bathroom with vaulted ceilings. The second story has a third bedroom and half bath with tons of storage. The finished basement and oversized detached one-car garage offer additional space for living and storage. Great location close to Merle Hay Mall with quick access to I-80. All information obtained from Seller and public records.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Slavin• RE/MAX Precision
Bought with Robin Von Gillern• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Charming home with lots of space! Addition off the back of home with vaulted ceilings for spacious Family Room. Bright kitchen with lots of cabinet space with large dining area with lots of windows! Extra large one car detached garage with extra space for storage. 2 bedrooms on main level with large bathroom with vaulted ceilings. Living Room in front of house. 2nd story boasts 3rd bedroom and half bath with more hidden storage. Finished basement makes a great Rec Room or man cave with storage and extra cabinet space. Laundry in basement with workshop. All appliances included in home. One car driveway in front in addition to garage in back of home. Great location-close to Merle Hay Mall shopping and dining with quick access to I-80.
DMMLS #388755
Mar 30, 2012
Sold
$132,000
$89/sq ft
Aug 4, 2011
Listed
$139,900
$94/sq ft
+9
1486 sq. ft. 1 1/2 story home with large family room addition, 3 bedrooms (2BRs on main and 1BR on floor 2), updated kitchen with all appliances, some newer flooring. Listing agent says: One of the nicest homes I've seen under $150,000.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,150 (+2.2%)
$47,700 + $198,500
$246,200
2024
$4,062 (−0.9%)
$41,500 + $175,400
$216,900
2023
$4,100 (−4.1%)
$41,500 + $175,400
$216,900
2022
$4,276
$36,500 + $146,300
$182,800
2021
$4,272 (−3.7%)
$36,500 + $146,300
$182,800
2020
$4,438 (+8.0%)
$36,500 + $146,300
$182,800
2019
$4,110 (+1.0%)
$34,000 + $137,200
$171,200
2018
$4,068 (+8.4%)
$34,000 + $137,200
$171,200
2017
$3,752 (+6.0%)
$29,800 + $123,100
$152,900
2016
$3,540 (+6.7%)
$26,700 + $112,000
$138,700
2013
$3,318
$25,200 + $108,000
$133,200
Tax history for 3950 54th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,150 (+2.2%)
$47,700 + $198,500
$246,200
2024
$4,062 (−0.9%)
$41,500 + $175,400
$216,900
2023
$4,100 (−4.1%)
$41,500 + $175,400
$216,900
2022
$4,276
$36,500 + $146,300
$182,800
2021
$4,272 (−3.7%)
$36,500 + $146,300
$182,800
2020
$4,438 (+8.0%)
$36,500 + $146,300
$182,800
2019
$4,110 (+1.0%)
$34,000 + $137,200
$171,200
2018
$4,068 (+8.4%)
$34,000 + $137,200
$171,200
2017
$3,752 (+6.0%)
$29,800 + $123,100
$152,900
2016
$3,540 (+6.7%)
$26,700 + $112,000
$138,700
2013
$3,318
$25,200 + $108,000
$133,200
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
8,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1966
Sq. Ft.
1,486
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10000934000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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
Mar 28, 2025 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
Jun 17, 2022 • Final
Building (residential) - home remodel/repair
Electrical
Solar
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
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove, Washer
Exterior
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.193
Lot Size Acres: 0.193
Lot Size Dimensions: 60X140
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N3B
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 350
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,853.93
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,486
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1966
County: Polk County
APN: 10000934000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Moore Elementary School
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Meredith Middle School
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Hoover High School
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