Over 1200 square foot. Large kitchen and living room with french doors out onto the large patio. Gas fireplace. Two bedroom ranch with bonus room that could be used for flex space/office. Two car detached garage. Nice corner lot. Metal siding. This home has had the HVAC replaced in the last 10 years as well as the roof.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$168Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Brett Fine• RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with Kent Lehs• Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Source:DMMLS #530452
Redfin Estimate
$204,983
$62K since sold in March 2025$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 31.4% higher than the average sale price ($156K) of 6 comparable homes.
Over 1200 square foot. Large kitchen and living room with french doors out onto the large patio. Gas fireplace. Two bedroom ranch with bonus room that could be used for flex space/office. Two car detached garage. Nice corner lot. Metal siding. This home has had the HVAC replaced in the last 10 years as well as the roof.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,992 (+2.0%)
$47,700 + $121,200
$168,900
2024
$2,932 (−1.3%)
$41,500 + $107,500
$149,000
2023
$2,972 (+0.7%)
$41,500 + $107,500
$149,000
2022
$2,950 (−0.6%)
$36,500 + $89,600
$126,100
2021
$2,968 (−3.7%)
$36,500 + $89,600
$126,100
2020
$3,082 (+53.3%)
$36,500 + $89,600
$126,100
2019
$2,010 (+1.0%)
$34,000 + $84,900
$118,900
2018
$1,990 (−25.0%)
$34,000 + $84,900
$118,900
2017
$2,652 (+13.0%)
$29,800 + $45,000
$74,800
2016
$2,346 (+7.0%)
$26,700 + $79,900
$106,600
2013
$2,192
$23,800 + $73,200
$97,000
Tax history for 4001 55th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,992 (+2.0%)
$47,700 + $121,200
$168,900
2024
$2,932 (−1.3%)
$41,500 + $107,500
$149,000
2023
$2,972 (+0.7%)
$41,500 + $107,500
$149,000
2022
$2,950 (−0.6%)
$36,500 + $89,600
$126,100
2021
$2,968 (−3.7%)
$36,500 + $89,600
$126,100
2020
$3,082 (+53.3%)
$36,500 + $89,600
$126,100
2019
$2,010 (+1.0%)
$34,000 + $84,900
$118,900
2018
$1,990 (−25.0%)
$34,000 + $84,900
$118,900
2017
$2,652 (+13.0%)
$29,800 + $45,000
$74,800
2016
$2,346 (+7.0%)
$26,700 + $79,900
$106,600
2013
$2,192
$23,800 + $73,200
$97,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 611
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AVIATION PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,222
Building Sq. Ft: 1,833
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOTS 44 & 45 BLK E AVIATION PARK
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 720
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,400
Legal Lot Number: 44
Legal Block Number: E
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.193
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,222
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000577000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
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Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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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Estimated sale price
$195,000 – $236,000
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