Off market dec 2019 for $78K

$125,808

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $552/mo

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1 ba

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1,122

sq ft

4008 55 St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

TownhomeProperty Type

1973Year Built

5,180 sq ftLot Size

$112Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Kim Stephens • BHHS Ambassador Real Estate

Bought with Kim Stephens • BHHS Ambassador Real Estate

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•Source:SWIAR #19-2080

Redfin Estimate

$125,808

$48K since sold in December 2019$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 44.5% lower than the average sale price ($227K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$214,900
A
2 beds1 bath1,053 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$173,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,068 sq ft
3613 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$233,000
C
3 beds1 bath905 sq ft
3507 49th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$287,500
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,116 sq ft
4020 64th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$215,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,098 sq ft
3701 47th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$236,000
F
3 beds1 bath988 sq ft
3846 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.3%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$241K

$1K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

1 days MoM

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178

7 MoM

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Sale history for 4008 55 St

Date

Event

Price

SWIAR #19-2080

Dec 13, 2019

Sold

$78,000

$70/sq ft

Sep 27, 2019

Listed

$80,000

$71/sq ft

DMMLS #585903

Sep 27, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Jul 5, 2019

Listed

$70,000

$62/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 11, 2017

Sold

$94,000

$84/sq ft

DMMLS #522417

Apr 10, 2017

Sold

$93,700

$84/sq ft

Jul 25, 2016

Listed

$97,900

$87/sq ft

+18

Stunning bi attached home with amazing outdoor space! The main level features a great area for a 2nd entertaining room, or potential for a 3rd non conforming bedroom and spacious laundry room. The 2nd level is where you will find 2 large bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, a large living room that is perfect for entertaining, and a large kitchen. The kitchen opens up into a private oversized deck and fully fenced in yard; perfect for outdoor entertaining and pets! Gorgeous mature shade trees as well. Great property for investors looking for rental opportunities! Conveniently located near Merle Hay shopping, restaurants, and entertainment!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,484 (+9.1%)

$31,200 + $96,300

$127,500

2025

$2,276 (+2.1%)

$31,200 + $96,300

$127,500

2024

$2,230 (−3.2%)

$27,200 + $86,200

$113,400

2023

$2,304 (+0.7%)

$27,200 + $86,200

$113,400

2022

$2,288 (−10.3%)

$23,900 + $73,900

$97,800

2021

$2,552 (−3.8%)

$23,900 + $73,900

$97,800

2020

$2,652 (+8.1%)

$23,900 + $73,900

$97,800

2019

$2,454 (+1.1%)

$22,300 + $80,000

$102,300

2018

$2,428 (+7.5%)

$22,300 + $80,000

$102,300

2017

$2,258 (+29.2%)

$19,500 + $71,800

$91,300

2016

$1,748 (+6.8%)

$17,500 + $66,000

$83,500

2013

$1,636

$15,500 + $59,000

$74,500

Tax history for 4008 55 St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,484 (+9.1%)

$31,200 + $96,300

$127,500

2025

$2,276 (+2.1%)

$31,200 + $96,300

$127,500

2024

$2,230 (−3.2%)

$27,200 + $86,200

$113,400

2023

$2,304 (+0.7%)

$27,200 + $86,200

$113,400

2022

$2,288 (−10.3%)

$23,900 + $73,900

$97,800

2021

$2,552 (−3.8%)

$23,900 + $73,900

$97,800

2020

$2,652 (+8.1%)

$23,900 + $73,900

$97,800

2019

$2,454 (+1.1%)

$22,300 + $80,000

$102,300

2018

$2,428 (+7.5%)

$22,300 + $80,000

$102,300

2017

$2,258 (+29.2%)

$19,500 + $71,800

$91,300

2016

$1,748 (+6.8%)

$17,500 + $66,000

$83,500

2013

$1,636

$15,500 + $59,000

$74,500

*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

37 ft.

Lot depth

140 ft.

Lot size

5,291 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

784

Year built

1973

Style

Townhouse

County

Polk County

APN

10000628002000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Gas
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas

Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Other

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1122.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 784
Below Grade Finished Area: 338
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Frame

Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Townhouse
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Townhouse

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 37 x 140

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School: Crossroads Park
Middle Or Junior School: Indian Hills
High School: Valley High

Location Information
Directions: From Douglas Avenue head North on 55th Street to home. Home is located on West side of street.
Subdivision Name: Western Hill

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 784
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,291 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000628002000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: Southwest Iowa Association of REALTORS®

Around this home

Schools

Moore Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

2/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

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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

$120,000 – $145,000

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Home values near 4008 55 St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4007 55th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1002 Sq. Ft.	$239,188
4027 55th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 675 Sq. Ft.	$164,365

Address	Redfin Estimate
4013 55th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 760 Sq. Ft.	$158,497
4017 55th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1292 Sq. Ft.	$250,667

Address	Redfin Estimate
4021 55th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 675 Sq. Ft.	$144,952
4033 55th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 881 Sq. Ft.	$172,070

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