Welcome to this cute and cozy ranch-style home that perfectly blends comfort and convenience! Featuring three inviting bedrooms and a full bathroom on the main level, this home also includes a partially finished basement complete with a stylish wet bar and an additional half bath—perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The location is ideal, just minutes from Merle Hay Mall and within walking distance to a public swimming pool, making weekend plans a breeze. Enjoy peace of mind with major updates already done, including newer HVAC, roof, garage doors, front windows, and downspouts—all replaced/repaired within the last few years. A radon mitigation system was also professionally installed in 2024, ensuring a safe living environment. The living spaces are filled with natural light, and the ranch layout offers easy, one-level living. Don’t miss your chance to own this charming, move-in-ready gem—schedule your showing today and fall in love! * This house is also eligible for Neighborhood Finance Corporation - be sure to ask your agent! *
Welcome Home to this well maintained ranch home. Spacious family room is perfect for those special occasions. There are 3 bedrooms on the main level with new carpet and ample storage. The kitchen is open and spacious with new flooring and appliances are included. The lower level highlights a finished area with wet bar and 1/2 bath. Unfinished storage area leaves a lot of space for all the extras. Some of the updates include: New exterior paint, new flooring throughout, plumbing and electrical updates, new garage door opener, new light fixtures and new tile to the sump pump.
DMMLS #309755
Aug 20, 2007
Sold
$125,000
$135/sq ft
Jun 28, 2007
Listed
$128,000
$139/sq ft
+3
3 bedroom ranch in great NW neighborhood, just minutes from shopping, restaurants, parks, schools & Interstate access. Hardwood floors, updated full bath with beautiful floor to ceiling'' ceramic tile. Eat-in kitchen with plenty of counter top space, cabinets & ceramic tiled back splash. Refrigerator, stove & dishwasher to stay. Rec room in the finished basement is a perfect place for the kids to play with plenty of storage space in the unfinished part of the basement. Treed lot with a small play & garden area. 2 car garage with an electric garage door opener. Newer mechanicals. Truly a great place to call home!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,368 (+2.2%)
$37,200 + $164,800
$202,000
2024
$3,296 (−1.6%)
$32,400 + $145,600
$178,000
2023
$3,348 (+0.8%)
$32,400 + $145,600
$178,000
2022
$3,320 (+0.2%)
$28,400 + $122,500
$150,900
2021
$3,314 (−3.6%)
$28,400 + $122,500
$150,900
2020
$3,438 (+8.5%)
$28,400 + $122,500
$150,900
2019
$3,168 (+1.2%)
$26,500 + $114,900
$141,400
2018
$3,130 (+8.8%)
$26,500 + $114,900
$141,400
2017
$2,878 (+11.3%)
$23,200 + $103,200
$126,400
2016
$2,586 (+7.0%)
$20,800 + $94,100
$114,900
2013
$2,416
$18,800 + $87,200
$106,000
Tax history for 4011 53rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,368 (+2.2%)
$37,200 + $164,800
$202,000
2024
$3,296 (−1.6%)
$32,400 + $145,600
$178,000
2023
$3,348 (+0.8%)
$32,400 + $145,600
$178,000
2022
$3,320 (+0.2%)
$28,400 + $122,500
$150,900
2021
$3,314 (−3.6%)
$28,400 + $122,500
$150,900
2020
$3,438 (+8.5%)
$28,400 + $122,500
$150,900
2019
$3,168 (+1.2%)
$26,500 + $114,900
$141,400
2018
$3,130 (+8.8%)
$26,500 + $114,900
$141,400
2017
$2,878 (+11.3%)
$23,200 + $103,200
$126,400
2016
$2,586 (+7.0%)
$20,800 + $94,100
$114,900
2013
$2,416
$18,800 + $87,200
$106,000
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
45 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
6,300 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
924
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10000455000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished
Equipment
Appliances: Cooktop, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove
Interior Features
Other Features: Wet Bar, Eat-in Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Has Home Warranty
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.145
Lot Size Acres: 0.145
Lot Size Dimensions: 45 X 140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: RES
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 304
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,812.26
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 924
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,300 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000455000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
$236,000 – $286,000
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