OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2016 for $136K

$228,802

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,128/mo

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1,138

sq ft

4042 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Great property w/ character. The living room includes a huge picture window bringing in tons of natural light. The kitchen has great counter space and includes a bar for storage and seating. All kitchen appliances are included. There are two bedrooms and a full bath on the main floor. A third bedroom was converted into a formal dining room. There is a huge family room addition on the back of the home that includes a gas fireplace. From the family room you can step into the screened-in porch which leads to the partially fenced backyard. There is approximately 400 sq. ft finished in the lower level w/ a retro 70’s feel. Washer and dryer are also included. There is an oversized two-car attached garage also. Updates include furnace and A/C approx. 2005 and roof in 2007. Schedule a showing with your agent soon to take a look.

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

8,400 sq ftLot Size

$201Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Rodney Hillebo • RE/MAX Concepts

Bought with Jamie Smith • Iowa Realty Beaverdale

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•Source:DMMLS #523052

Redfin Estimate

$228,802

$92K since sold in September 2016$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 15.9% higher than the average sale price ($197K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$214,900
A
2 beds1 bath1,053 sq ft
4018 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$236,000
B
3 beds1 bath988 sq ft
3846 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$199,000
C
2 beds1 bath936 sq ft
3825 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$232,000
D
3 beds1 bath952 sq ft
4103 54th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$239,900
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,166 sq ft
6501 Airline Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$63,000
F
2 beds1 bath714 sq ft
3921 52nd 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

Recently sold homes

178

7 MoM

New listings for sale

$199,000
2 beds1 bath1,317 sq ft
2019 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$224,900
2 beds1.5 baths817 sq ft
3921 Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$149,900
2 beds1 bath912 sq ft
3620 49th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$365,000
3 beds2 baths1,463 sq ft
2711 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$314,900
4 beds3 baths1,535 sq ft
3326 Adams Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$312,500
4 beds3 baths1,323 sq ft
4467 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA 50130
$230,000
2 beds2 baths616 sq ft
2023 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$194,900
2 beds1 bath648 sq ft
1708 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$390,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,954 sq ft
4521 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$210,000
3 beds2 baths826 sq ft
4115 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Sale history for 4042 53rd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,452 (+10.6%)

$47,700 + $191,700

$239,400

2025

$4,026 (+2.1%)

$47,700 + $191,700

$239,400

2024

$3,942 (−1.8%)

$41,500 + $169,300

$210,800

2023

$4,014 (+0.8%)

$41,500 + $169,300

$210,800

2022

$3,982 (+0.3%)

$36,500 + $142,700

$179,200

2021

$3,972 (−3.6%)

$36,500 + $142,700

$179,200

2020

$4,122 (+8.6%)

$36,500 + $142,700

$179,200

2019

$3,796 (+1.1%)

$34,000 + $133,800

$167,800

2018

$3,754 (+11.8%)

$34,000 + $133,800

$167,800

2017

$3,358 (+10.5%)

$29,800 + $120,000

$149,800

2016

$3,038 (+7.4%)

$26,700 + $109,200

$135,900

2013

$2,828

$24,400 + $102,000

$126,400

Tax history for 4042 53rd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,452 (+10.6%)

$47,700 + $191,700

$239,400

2025

$4,026 (+2.1%)

$47,700 + $191,700

$239,400

2024

$3,942 (−1.8%)

$41,500 + $169,300

$210,800

2023

$4,014 (+0.8%)

$41,500 + $169,300

$210,800

2022

$3,982 (+0.3%)

$36,500 + $142,700

$179,200

2021

$3,972 (−3.6%)

$36,500 + $142,700

$179,200

2020

$4,122 (+8.6%)

$36,500 + $142,700

$179,200

2019

$3,796 (+1.1%)

$34,000 + $133,800

$167,800

2018

$3,754 (+11.8%)

$34,000 + $133,800

$167,800

2017

$3,358 (+10.5%)

$29,800 + $120,000

$149,800

2016

$3,038 (+7.4%)

$26,700 + $109,200

$135,900

2013

$2,828

$24,400 + $102,000

$126,400

*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

60 ft.

Lot depth

140 ft.

Lot size

8,400 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1966

Sq. Ft.

1,138

Year built

1958

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10000506000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

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: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Window Treatments

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Frame

Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.193
Lot Size Acres: 0.193
Lot Size Dimensions: 60X140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1-60

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 160
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,269

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.: 1,138
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1966
County: Polk County
APN: 10000506000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

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 • 0.4mi

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

$218,000 – $264,000

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Home values near 4042 53rd St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4103 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1388 Sq. Ft.	$280,215
4026 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 948 Sq. Ft.	$237,581

Address	Redfin Estimate
4110 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1306 Sq. Ft.	$279,886
4033 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 876 Sq. Ft.	$199,996

Address	Redfin Estimate
4037 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1394 Sq. Ft.	$280,500
4041 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1308 Sq. Ft.	$273,004

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