Terrific 2 bedroom ranch completely remodeled in 1989 with a room addition. Full bath w/ shower. Wood burning fireplace in living room. Dinette area off kitchen. Birch custom cabinets, range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and stack washer & dryer stay. Metal siding on house and garage. Home has 939 square feet. 24 x 26 insulated garage ideal for shop. Close to Merle Hay shopping and close to schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$208Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by • Iowa Realty Valley West
Bought with Sara Macias• RE/MAX Concepts
Source:DMMLS #438227
Redfin Estimate
$195,219
$102K since sold in February 2019$7,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 31.4% higher than the average sale price ($149K) of 6 comparable homes.
Terrific 2 bedroom ranch completely remodeled in 1989 with a room addition. Full bath w/ shower. Wood burning fireplace in living room. Dinette area off kitchen. Birch custom cabinets, range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and stack washer & dryer stay. Metal siding on house and garage. Home has 939 square feet. 24 x 26 insulated garage ideal for shop. Close to Merle Hay shopping and close to schools.
DMMLS #430688
Jun 12, 2014
Listing Removed
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Feb 17, 2014
Listed
$99,900
$106/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,800 (+2.2%)
$47,700 + $122,000
$169,700
2024
$2,740 (−2.5%)
$41,500 + $108,200
$149,700
2023
$2,810 (+0.9%)
$41,500 + $108,200
$149,700
2022
$2,786 (+0.1%)
$36,500 + $91,600
$128,100
2021
$2,782 (−3.6%)
$36,500 + $91,600
$128,100
2020
$2,886 (+8.7%)
$36,500 + $91,600
$128,100
2019
$2,654 (+1.2%)
$34,000 + $86,100
$120,100
2018
$2,622 (+9.1%)
$34,000 + $86,100
$120,100
2017
$2,404 (+2.8%)
$29,800 + $77,500
$107,300
2016
$2,338 (+6.6%)
$26,700 + $70,700
$97,400
2013
$2,194
$23,700 + $64,300
$88,000
Tax history for 4034 55th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,800 (+2.2%)
$47,700 + $122,000
$169,700
2024
$2,740 (−2.5%)
$41,500 + $108,200
$149,700
2023
$2,810 (+0.9%)
$41,500 + $108,200
$149,700
2022
$2,786 (+0.1%)
$36,500 + $91,600
$128,100
2021
$2,782 (−3.6%)
$36,500 + $91,600
$128,100
2020
$2,886 (+8.7%)
$36,500 + $91,600
$128,100
2019
$2,654 (+1.2%)
$34,000 + $86,100
$120,100
2018
$2,622 (+9.1%)
$34,000 + $86,100
$120,100
2017
$2,404 (+2.8%)
$29,800 + $77,500
$107,300
2016
$2,338 (+6.6%)
$26,700 + $70,700
$97,400
2013
$2,194
$23,700 + $64,300
$88,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
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: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AVIATION PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 939
Building Sq. Ft: 939
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOTS 29 & 30 BLK F AVIATION PARK
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 624
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,400
Legal Lot Number: 29
Legal Block Number: F
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: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 939
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Polk County
APN: 10000619000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
$186,000 – $225,000
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